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CICRA Campus partners with BDO Sri Lanka

15 Jul 2024 - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}      

From left: BDO Deputy Managing Partner Ashane Jayasekera, Managing Partner Sujeewa Rajapakese, CICRA Holdings Group Director/CEO Boshan Dayaratne, CICRA Campus Head of Academic Tharaka Soysa and Charuni Premasinghe of Students Affairs Unit

 

 

CICRA Campus has made an impactful stride in enhancing the educational opportunities for its students by collaborating with BDO Sri Lanka as a training partner. 
This strategic alliance aims to equip undergraduate students in cybersecurity and accounting with practical knowledge and skills vital for their future careers. By integrating BDO Sri Lanka’s industry expertise and resources into its curriculum, CICRA Campus ensures that students receive hands-on training that is aligned with current industry standards and demands.


This partnership not only enriches the academic experience but also empowers students to excel in their respective fields upon graduation, preparing them to meet the challenges of the dynamic global marketplace with confidence and competence. As part of this collaboration, accounting students will have the opportunity to join BDO Sri Lanka during their second and third years of study, gaining invaluable practical experience and insights into the accounting profession under the mentorship of industry experts.


Similarly, the cybersecurity students will join BDO Sri Lanka during their third year, immersing themselves in real-world applications of their academic learning and preparing for future challenges in the cybersecurity landscape. This partnership underscores CICRA Campus’ commitment to providing comprehensive, industry-relevant education that prepares students for successful careers upon graduation.


“Through this collaboration, we aim to provide high-quality training and valuable internship opportunities, not only in auditing and accounting but also in cybersecurity,” said BDO Deputy Manager Partner Ashane Jayasekera.
“Our focus is on developing talents that meet industry requirements, making our students ready for the competitive job market,” said CICRA Holdings Group Director/CEO Boshan Dayaratne.


The Bachelor of Accounting (Hons) degree at CICRA Campus combines academic rigor with professional accreditation to develop future leaders in the accounting field. This three-year programme, culminating in a degree from Asia e University, offers exemptions from nine modules of the ACCA qualification.