The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka Welcomed into CFA Institute University Affiliation Second Programme
Students of Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and Business Finance taking steps to career success through preparation for the CFA Programme
The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka has become the latest university to be welcomed into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Second Programme from Sri Lanka.
Dinesh Warusavitharana CFA, the President of the CFA Society of Sri Lanka said that we warmly welcome The Wayamba University of Sri Lanka for the CFA Institute University Affiliation Programme. They are recognised as part of our mission to promote the highest standards of ethics, education, and professional excellence, we have a long history of working with educational institutions around the world.
Professor S. K Gamage, Dean, Faculty of Business Studies & Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka added that CFA Institute University Affiliation programme is an essential part of our finance education at the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka and we thank CFA Institute for welcoming the Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and Business Finance degree as the second affiliated program in a Sri Lankan University.
Florence Wong, Director, University Relations, Asia Pacific, CFA Institute added that the Bach e l o r of Science in Accountancy and Business Finance ( Honors) Degree and Bachelor of Science Banking and Finance ( Honors) Degree of the Wayamba University of Sri Lanka have been acknowledged as incorporating at least 70 percent of the CFA Program Candidate Body of Knowledge ( CBOK) and placing emphasis on the CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice within the programme.
Prof. D A M Perera, Head, Department of Accountancy, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka acknowledged that the CFA designation is globally recognised as the gold standard in the finance industry. Also, he stated that the affiliation with CFA Institute helps the university to ensure that the students graduate with a solid foundation in the theory and practice of finance, a deep understanding of the importance of ethics and professional standards, and a significant competitive edge in the global job market.
Nuwan Jayawardena CFA, Chair of Unive r s i t y O u t re a ch Programme CFA Society Sri Lanka
said that these programmes position students well to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation, which has become the most respected and recognised investment credential in the world.
Aruna Alwis, CEO of CFA Society Sri Lanka added that entry into the CFA Institute University Affiliation Programme signals to potential students, employers, and the marketplace that Wayamba University of Sri Lanka’s curriculum is closely tied to professional practice and is well-suited to preparing students to sit for the CFA examinations. Through participation in this program, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka is eligible to receive a limited number of student scholarships for the CFA Programme each year and work with CFA Society Sri Lanka to support student teams in the annual Research Challenge
Notes to Editors About CFA Institute
CFA Institute is the global association of investment professionals that sets the standard for professional excellence and administers the industry gold standard CFA charter.
The organization is a champion for ethical behavior in investment markets and a respected source of knowledge in the global financial community. The end goal: to create an environment where investors’ interests come first, markets function at their best, and economies grow. CFA Institute has more than 160,000 members in 166 countries and territories, including 153,000 CFA charterholders. For more information, visit www.cfainstitute.org.
About the CFA Programme
The CFA Program sets a standard for developing the skills, standards, competence, and integrity of financial analysts, portfolio managers, investment advisers, and other investment professionals worldwide. It is widely considered the investment profession’s most rigorous credentialing programme. Administered in English, the CFA curriculum and examinations are identical worldwide. Fewer than one in five candidates who begin the programme successfully complete it and go on to earn the coveted CFA charter, the “gold standard” for investment professionals.