A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Department of Finance and Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Vavuniya, and the CFA Society Sri Lanka on the 22nd of April 2025, at Colombo Club, Taj Samudra Hotel, Colombo-03 with the objective of establishing a long-term collaborative relationship to promote ethics and industry best practices upheld by the CFA), and to provide career mentorship programme and also to facilitate resource personnel for guest lectures and other knowledge sharing initiatives and to improve learning and the marketability of graduates.
Prof. Y. Nanthagopan, Dean, Faculty of Business Studies, Registrar, Dr. K. Kalainathan, Head, Department of Finance and Accountancy, Mrs. Janaki Samuel Thevaruban, senior Lecturer- I, Department of Finance Accountancy, Ms.J. Manthahine, Lecturer (Probationary), Department of Finance and Accountancy Mr. Piratheepan Department of Finance Accountancy have represented on behalf of the University of Vavuniya. Ms.Rashmi Peiris Paranavitane, President, CFA Society Sri Lanka, Mr.Nuwan Jayawardana, Chairman, University Outreach Committee, CFA Society Sri Lanka, Mr. Aruna Alwis, CEO, CFA Society Sri Lanka, Ms.Sandunika Perera, Coordinator, Society Sri Lanka, Mr.Minura Senadeera, Program Coordinator, CFA Society, Sri Lanka have represented, CFA Society, Sri Lanka
The MoU entails various mutual benefits to the CFA Society, Sri Lanka and University of Vavuniya. Accordingly, the CFA will facilitate the participation to students in workshops, seminars, training programs, experience sharing events, and other professional initiatives. The MoU seeks to enhance academic and professional development through initiatives such as career mentorship programs, guest lectures by industry experts, and knowledge-sharing sessions designed to improve the employability and marketability of graduates.