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From left: CICRA Campus Business Faculty Marketing and Enrolment Lead Dinushi Pamunuwa, CICRA Campus Group Director/CEO Boshan Dayaratne, NHCo Managing Partner Dinuk Hettiarachchi, and NHCo Senior Audit Partner Erandi Weerasooriya
CICRA Campus and Nihal Hettiarachchi & Company (NHCo) have entered into an exciting partnership aimed at fostering practical learning opportunities for undergraduate students pursuing a Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) degree program.
This collaboration promises to offer invaluable internships to second and third-year CICRA students, equipping them with hands-on experience and industry insights crucial for their professional development. By combining CICRA Campus’s commitment to academic excellence with NHCo’s expertise in the field, the partnership aims to nurture the next generation of skilled accountants, preparing them for successful careers in the dynamic world of finance and accounting. NHCo is renowned for its distinguished presence in the realm of accounting and auditing services. With a legacy spanning several decades, NHCo has built a reputation for excellence, offering a comprehensive suite of services including audit, taxation, advisory, and consulting. The firm is known for its commitment to integrity, professionalism, and client satisfaction, serving a diverse portfolio of clientele ranging from multinational corporations to local businesses.
NHCo’s team of seasoned professionals and experts ensures adherence to global standards while providing tailored solutions to meet the specific needs of each client, thereby contributing significantly to the financial landscape of Sri Lanka.
“I am delighted and honoured of our partnership with CICRA Campus to offer specialised audit training for their Bachelor of Accounting students. This collaboration is a significant step towards enriching the educational experience and practical knowledge of the students. I am confident that this tie-up will greatly enhance the quality and preparedness of future professionals in the accounting field,” said NHCo Managing Partner Dinuk Hettiarachchi. The Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) program at CICRA Campus combines academic rigour with professional accreditation to develop future leaders in the accounting field. This three-year program, culminating in a degree from Asia e University, offers exemptions from nine modules of the ACCA qualification. Graduates can complete the remaining four professional-level modules to obtain ACCA certification.
With three years of post-qualification work experience, they are recognised as Chartered Accountants by CA Sri Lanka. CICRA Campus has secured internship opportunities for students with leading audit firms including Ernst & Young, BDO, and NHCo, with Ernst & Young recognised as an ACCA Platinum Employer.
“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with NHCo, which will support our Bachelor of Accounting undergraduates in completing the necessary audit training. This collaboration ensures that our students become industry-ready accountants with both academic and globally recognised professional qualifications. By the time they graduate, they will have the essential audit training experience to successfully complete the final stage of ACCA,” stated CICRA Campus Group Director/CEO Boshan Dayaratne.
