AAT Sri Lanka, the pioneer in producing middle level accounting professionals to the country, held its Passed Finalists' certificate awarding ceremony for the students who have successfully completed the final level of the AAT Examinations held in January (February) 2024 on 3rd July 2024 at the Main Conference and Concert Hall of the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), Colombo.

1,698 students spread across all districts in the island who have completed the Final Examinations in January (February) 2024 were invited to receive their Diploma in Accounting and Business certificate at this graceful ceremony with a guest each to witness their achievement and share the joy of this memorable moment.

Mr. Lalith Fernando, Chief Operating Officer of Hutchison Telecommunications Lanka (Pvt) Ltd graced the morning session of the ceremony as the Chief Guest while Mr. Tishan Subhasinghe, Vice President of CA Sri Lanka joined as the Guest of Honour. Adding value to the evening session, Mr. Sanjay Wijemanne, Chief Operating Officer (COO), Hatton National Bank PLC joined the ceremony as the Chief Guest while Mr. Heshana Kuruppu, President of CA Sri Lanka joined as the Guest of Honour . President of AAT Sri Lanka Mr. Indraka Liyanage, Vice President, Secretary and members of the Governing Council and the CEO of AAT also joined the ceremony.

In addition to the valued insights shared by the Chief Guests and the Guests of Honour, Passed Finalists were provided with comprehensive guidance on their way forward with AAT and beyond specially in completing the training requirements for membership, being prepared for a job, obtaining membership, widening their academic journey with the AAT Business School and being a recognized professional which were well received by the audience.

The Passed Finalists who have now obtained an NVQ 5 equivalent Diploma Certificate have access to many academic and professional pathways and enter in to the professional work arena as financial professionals. Further, they are now at the forefront of obtaining the prestigious professional membership status of AAT “MAAT” after completing the necessary training and the People and Leadership Skills workshop.

AAT is considered to be the strongest foundation which provides access to many other professional courses and an entry qualification to universities to qualify as graduates. Increasing local and global recognition to AAT qualification, its unique features of enabling access to youth in all corners of the island, facilitating education and conducting examinations in all 3 languages at an affordable price structure contribute in shaping the attraction to the qualification.