CPA Australia Courtesy Visit
The Department of Accounting of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura was honored to host a visit from CPA Australia on the 20th of April 2023, with the participation of representatives from CPA Australia, lecturers, and undergraduates of the Department of Accounting.
Participants from CPA Australia included Ms. Deborah Leung, Executive General Manager International; Mr. Nicklaus Wee, Regional Manager, Emerging Markets International; Mr. Don Poh, Business Development Manager, South Asia International; and Mr. Dinuk Hettiarachchi, CEO/Managing Partner of Nihal Hettiarachchi & Company and Sri Lanka Country Representative for CPA Australia. Representatives of the Department of Accounting were the Head of the Department, Snr. Prof. Kennedy Gunawardana; the founding head of the Department, Emeritus Prof. M. W. Wickramarachchi; the retired former head of the Department and retired Senior Professor, Dr. Mangala Fonseka; and all other academic staff members of the Department. Additionally, University Bursar, Ms. Chamila Priyangani, and University Deputy Internal Auditor, Mr. Kolitha Bandara, who are both alumni of the Department, also participated. The discussion between the Department of Accounting and CPA Australia was insightful and aimed to strengthen existing collaborations and explore further opportunities for future initiatives.
