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ACCA SL honours tutors and lecturers

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Keynote speaker Dilshan Rodrigo presents ACCA’s forward-thinking vision of ‘Accounting for a Changed World’

TPL Raj receives a special recognition 

Lecturers honoured for their exceptional teaching practices with ACCA Sri Lanka team

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) recently held a distinguished Tutor Recognition Ceremony to appreciate and felicitate its dedicated tuition providers and its key lecturers. 


The event celebrated the exceptional contributions of six learning partners in Sri Lanka and the Maldives and honoured over 35 exemplary lecturers who were felicitated for their exceptional teaching practices and for  the contribution to the overall success of ACCA programmes, which in turn have played a pivotal role in the professional development of ACCA future members in Sri Lanka and the Maldives.


A special recognition was given to TPL Raj, a distinguished individual who has been instrumental in developing ACCA in Sri Lanka. Raj, who holds the highest level of respect in the industry, was inspirational in introducing and promoting the ACCA qualification during the 1980s and 1990s. His visionary leadership and relentless efforts were crucial in laying the foundation for Approved Learning provider’s presence in Sri Lanka. Raj’s remarkable contributions include serving as President of the ACCA Member Network Panel (MNP). Under his guidance, ACCA Sri Lanka saw significant growth and development, providing aspiring accountants with access to globally recognised qualifications and opportunities. 


The keynote speaker, Union Bank Sri Lanka Deputy CEO Dilshan Rodrigo, presented ACCA’s forward-thinking vision outlined in ‘Accounting for a Changed World’, that focused on four key areas of Redefining the role of the accountant, driving career success, strengthening impact and in building sustainable value.


Kaplan Financial (UK)Head of International Markets Tanya Worsley delivered an insightful address on how best to engage Generation Z and  highlighted the importance of integrating digital tools and interactive content into the curriculum to make learning more engaging and relevant. 


ACCA Head of South Asia Nilusha Ranasinghe stated, “We are immensely proud of our learning partners and lecturers who have shown unwavering dedication and commitment to delivering top-quality education to our students.”