The impact of technology on the finance profession is intensifying. In addition to the traditional roles of finance professionals such as strategic direction, maintaining the control systems andconserving public trust, they have to face emerging risks and opportunitiesamidst digital disruption.
In a world confronted by digital technology, the industries and business models are required to embrace robotics, automation and machine learning languages to replace repetitive human tasks and decisions and the emergence of cognitive business.
In this surrounding, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka), will launch its Curriculum 2020, which aims to empower finance professionals of the future.
The new curriculum will produce dynamic Chartered Accountants, with the unique ability to lead the corporate world despite the challenges stemming from digital technology.The curriculum will incorporate key areas which are fundamental competency requirements for Chartered Accountants, who are known to lead businesses and board rooms across diverse industries both locally and globally. A key feature of the CA Sri LankaCurriculum 2020 will be to strengthen the professional skills to lead the corporate world while facing emerging risks and opportunities.
CA Sri Lanka President Jagath Perera emphasized that a unique feature of the Curriculum 2020 is that it will produce successful business leaders who will convert modern day challenges into opportunities with the ability to drive any business successfully. The Curriculum 2020 will also offer six more specialization which guarantees employability for the students who complete Corporate Level of the CA Program.“Furthermore, the Curriculum 2020 offers exposure to digital environment, leadership skills, pathway to international qualifications, e-learning platform and many more advantages. Consequently, our future Chartered Accountants can continue to enjoy global recognition in this rapidly changing environment” he said.
Perera noted that the Curriculum 2020 is a ‘game plan’ to build a professional with a futuristic mindset, who has the relevant and unique technical, business and leadership skills to drive forward any business while ensuring sustainability of the corporate and success of the country.
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