In recognition of the quality of the B.Sc. Accounting (Special) Degree, a number of professional accounting bodies have granted exemptions from their examinations. These bodies include:
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka)
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Australia
- Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW)
- Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMASL)
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
The exemptions granted by these bodies are as follows:
Professional Body | Exemptions Granted | Papers to be Completed |
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) | Business Level 1 (All 4 Papers)
Business Level 2 (All 4 Papers) Professional Skills Pillar (All 9 Course Units) Corporate Level (All 4 Papers) |
Strategic Level (4 Papers and the Integrated Case study) |
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) | Applied Knowledge Level (All 3 Papers)
Applied Skills Level (All 6 Papers) |
Professional Level(Compulsory all 3 Papers) (Optional 1 out of 4 Papers) |
Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Australia | Foundation Level (All 12 Papers) | Professional Level (Compulsory 4 Papers and Optional 2 Papers) |
Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW) | Certificate Level (All 6 Papers)
Professional Level (1 Paper) |
Professional Level (5 out of 6 Papers)Advanced Level(All 2 Papers and the Case Study ) |
Institute of Certified Management Accountants CMA Sri Lanka | Foundation Level (All 5 Papers)
Operational Level (All 6 Papers) Managerial Level (All 5 Papers) |
Strategic Level(All 4 Papers and the Integrative Case Study) |
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) | The discussion on exceptions is ongoing. You will be informed on the status in due course. |
Please visit the below link for further details on the exemptions
For any queries on exemptions, contact
Mobile: 071-0640758
Email: roshanherath@sjp.ac.lk
Roshan Herath
Lecturer