Deakin University, Melbourne Australia commences first year credit transfer Program for Bachelor of Commerce with CMA Sri Lanka

Deakin University Melbourne Australia has recognised CMA Sri Lanka Professional Programme Foundation and Operational Level for credit transfer to the 2nd year of Deakin University M300 Bachelor of Commerce Degree programme. The Bachelors of Commerce Degree 2nd year programme will consist of the following major .

Accounting

Economics

Finance

Financial Planning

Food and agribusiness

Human Resource Management Management

Marketing

Management Information Systems

The Deakin Business school (DBS) is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). A hall mark of excellence. AACSB accreditation is awarded to business schools that meet strict standards of quality, academic and professional excellence, and is known worldwide as the longest standing, most recognised form of professional accreditation an institution and its business programme can earn. Only five percent of business programmes worldwide are AACSB accredited and DBS is one of only three in Victoria.

CMA Sri Lanka is the National Professional Management Accounting Body in Sri Lanka incorporated by Parliament Act No. 23 of 2009 and a member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) the global organisation for the accountancy profession dedicated to serving the public inter- est by strengthening the profession and contributing to the development of strong international economies. IFAC is comprised of over 175 members and associates in more than 130 countries and jurisdictions, representing almost 3 million accountants in public practice, education, government service, industry, and commerce. CMA is also a member of the South Asian Federation of Accountants ( SAFA) and the Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants (CAPA).

CMA Sri Lanka will have a faculty of experienced professionals and academics to conduct a special full time programme for students who wish to transfer to the Deakin Bachelor of Business Degree Programme commencing 14th February and students wishing to enroll should contact Mr.Bhanuka 0778833363 and Mr. Chamodh 0778837221 or 0112596696 e- mail cma. exem@ gmail.com or exeedu.training@ cma-srilanka.org for details.

A open day program will be conducted on 8th February from 9.30am to 12.30pm at CMA Head office 29/24,Visaka Private road,Colombo 4.Students after A/L from Commerce,Science, Arts,Technology or any other stream can register for the programme.

From left to right – Dr Luckmika Perera Director Pathways and Partnerships/Director-Deakin Centre for Integrated Reporting, Ms Tori Ellenberger International Manager Faculty of Business and Law, Prof Lakshman R Watawala President CMA Sri Lanka, Prof Peter Carey Prof of Accounting and Head Department of Accounting Deakin University, Prof Alex Newman Prof of Management Department of Management and Associate Dean (International) Faculty of Business and Law Deakin University.