CMA signs MOU with Nelu’s Advertising as Accredited Practical Training Partner

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CMA was incorporated by Act of Parliament No. 23 of 2009, and signed a MOU with Nelu’s Advertising Services Ltd. CMA was set up in 2000, with the technical assistance of CMA – Canada and was based on the guidelines of the international accounting bodies the Institute of Management Accountants of USA, the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), which is the world body for Accountants and the Management Accountants of the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA).

CMA Sri Lanka President Prof. Lakshman R. Watawala presents the Accredited Training Partner certificate to Nelu’s Advertising Services Director General J.W. Dilshan Fernando. Also present are CMA Consultant L.B. Wattegedara, CMA Director – Operations Sumudu Pagoda, CMA Director – Education and Examination Dr. Swineetha De Livera, Finance Manager Pandula Weerasekara and P.W. Lakma and M. Samarasekara from the Finance Division of Nelu’s Advertising Services This created history in the accounting world, when after 50 years since the incorporation of the Chartered Institute, a new professional Management Accounting Body was incorporated and given government recognition. CMA is now a member of the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA) and an Associate Member of International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). CMA has over 18,000 students and 2,200 members. Nelu’s Advertising Services Ltd., more popularly known as Nelu’s, is in the forefront of Sri Lanka’s BTL advertising industry. A name well established in the industry with a track record of serving some of Sri Lanka’s top corporate companies and Government institutions for over 40 years, Nelu’s delivers a fully-integrated BTL ad campaign from strategy and creative to manufacturing and execution – all under one roof. With a staff strength of 150 employees and 60 contractors, Nelu’s is well recognised for their quality of products and services. With exceptional creativity and innovative designs, introducing innovative solutions to clients is built-in to the Nelu’s business model. Nelu’s specialises in the business sectors of advertising and promotional merchandise, screen offset digital and quick printing, exhibitions and corporate events, sign manufacturing and out-of-home media This MOU will provide CMA students an opportunity to obtain practical training in the management accounting and finance field at a from a recognised business organisation which will give them a foundation to progress in their career, and obtain their membership. The CMA practical experience component is an essential part of the CMA program and has been developed in accordance with the international standards of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), the world body for professional accountants operating to meet the growing demands of competitive organisations at both national and international levels.