Sunday Times (Sri Lanka)

TOPCIMA (T4) with Channa @ Wisdom

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The test of profession­al competence in management accounting (TOPCIMA) is unlike any other CIMA exams. It needs a whole new approach to pass and wisdom business academy is one of the best places to prepare for this challengin­g test of competency. What is TOPCIMA?

TOPCIMA is the final competency exam that students have to sit for on completion of the strategic level examinatio­n and wisdom business academy as the largest CIMA business school in Sri Lanka offers a dynamic lecturer with years of experience behind him to guide students to achieve the crowning glory of the CIMA education.

TOPCIMA is a unique exam which is known to be a qualificat­ion in competency and ability of skills and unique in its presentati­on. Further it is a test on theory and knowledge with and evaluation system and criteria that emphasis on profession­alism.

Students sitting their TOPCIMA exam are presented with a case study which is referred to as the pre- seen document (for August and November 2012 Exams, the pre- seen is from House building industry) before the exam which revolves around a specific company and its industry. At the exam the student is required to submit a report detailing a number of realistic and practical recommenda­tions and submit constructi­ve advice which can be implemente­d towards the develop- ment of the particular company under scrutiny. The report stimulates a real world business scenario where the students have to put their theory and practical knowledge to good use. Examiners assess the student’s performanc­e and competency levels accurately with a particular set of evaluation criteria. Therefore it becomes of high importance that students are aware of the expectatio­ns of the examiner under the assessment matrix in order to pass this examinatio­n. Our lecturer

With a proven track record and as the largest CIMA business schools in Sri Lanka that solely thrives on improving the standards of CIMA, Wisdom Business Academy is geared to support the student to make the transition and become Management Accountant with a world recognized qualificat­ion, ensuring that his or her future becomes a success with absolute certainty.

Channa Gunawardan­a, the TOPCIMA lecturer at Wisdom Business Academy is equipped with a wealth of teaching experience and the

Akla Gunarathna, a student of Wisdom Business Academy secured the award for 4th highest marks in the world and

Sri Lanka prize for TOPCIMA (T4) at the November 2010 exami

nation

practical know-how to guide the students to attain success at this crucial examinatio­n. With more than 16 years experience in lecturing, Channa is an associate member of CIMA and ICASL and has conducted numerous revision programmes for TOPCIMA in Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Singapore and Sri Lanka Divisions over the years. Channa is a parttime lecturer for the MBA programme at PIM, the ex Country manager for Ernst and Young, Maldives and is the current CFO of the Woven Cluster of Hirdaranan­i Group.

Armed with a first class degree in Accountanc­y and Financial management from the University of Sri Jayawarden­apura and an MBA majoring in Finance from the University Of Southern Queensland Australia, he utilizes his experience and knowledge along with a combinatio­n of theory and practical aspects t guarantee that the students pass the TOPCIMA exam with ease. Sri Lanka prize for TOPCIMA (T4)

Akla Gunarathna, a student of Wisdom Business Academy secured the award for 4th highest marks in the world and Sri Lanka prize for TOPCIMA (T4) at the November 2010 examinatio­n. Our Approach

If passing TOPCIMA is your goal and ambition, then Wisdom Business Academy is the best option as the institute offers a versatile lecturer with hands- on experience from the industry with a solid academic background, who would take the students through and in- death analysis and discussion of case studies and who would offer individual attention for each student. Channa who will spearhead Wisdom will build up the student’s competency to sit the exam by providing a plethora of theoretica­l and practical guidelines that include eight mock exam papers, a summary of the pre- seen document for easy reference, revision of past examinatio­n papers and discussion­s on the assessment matrix.

Wisdom Business Academy will also offer and online version of TOPCIMA session for all students to pursue the qualificat­ion at their own convenienc­e. Channa together with Wisdom Business Academy with his expertise and their abundant resources guide the students in the right path not only to achieve success at TOPCIMA but to go out into the world of business as confident and qualified Management Accountant­s of repute.

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Channa Gunawardan­a

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