From September 20 to 28, 2025, the Academy of Finance and ICMA successfully delivered the 25th 7-Day Intensive CMA Program in Sri Lanka. Professor Janek Ratnatunga and Mr. Kapila Dodamgoda successfully delivered the course in face-to-face mode at the Galle Face Hotel in Colombo Sri Lanka. The program is offered exclusively by the Academy of Finance in Sri Lanka. Over 70 senior managers including CEOs and CFOs from all sectors of the Sri Lankan economy including bankers, manufacturers, and NGOs attended this program. This program also attracted several international participants including the former finance minister of the Maldives.


CMA Australia Signs MoU with the University of Jaffna
The Institute of Certified Management Accountants (Australia) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Jaffna on 18th August 2025, marking a significant milestone in strengthening collaboration between academia and the accounting profession in Sri Lanka.
The MoU was formally signed by Prof. S. Srisatkunarajah, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Jaffna, and Mr. Kapila Dodamgoda, Regional Director – ICMA (Australia), Sri Lanka Region.
The signing ceremony, held at the University’s Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, was attended by senior academics, faculty members, and representatives of CMA Australia. The partnership aims to provide students with access to globally recognised professional pathways, industry exposure, and opportunities to enhance their employability in the evolving world of finance and management.
This collaboration reinforces CMA Australia’s commitment to bridging academic excellence with professional practice and developing the next generation of finance leaders in Sri Lanka.
