CIMA SriLanka to go for computer based assessments

Sri Lanka a growing economy in the region could obtain more benefits by investing more on professional examinations. This will give a win-win situation both for business organisations and country in the long run, the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) - Worldwide President Ian Christison said.

He said that Sri Lanka is a wonderful country, which is growing at a quite considerable pace. But its infrastructure development has still more to grow to attract business outsourcing to the country. "We expect more and more members, who will help not only us but also national economy as well," he said.

Sri Lanka has been a success story and considered as the one of the major CIMA student populations after UK which account for 10 per cent of the total CIMA student population in the world, he said.

Christison also said that the number of students in Sri Lanka are on the increase and hope to provide every possible help to enhance their knowledge and skills to face business challenges, which will ultimately benefit the national economy.

Sri Lanka will introduce computer-based assessments for Sri Lankan students in keeping with modern technology while using the conventional route. This will be started as a pilot project under the patronage of the Student Council of Sri Lanka. (HS)