Eminent Foreign Experts to Grace the CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2019
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Prof. Mervin E. King Prof. Mervin E. King, the Chair Emeritus of the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) London, has sent a message to mark the 5th CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2019. In his message he has appreciated the work done by CMA Sri Lanka in promoting Integrated Reporting among Sri Lankan business organizations. He has also accepted the invitation to be the Key Note Speaker at the Awards Ceremony. He is also the Senior Counsel and former Judge of the Supreme Court of South Africa, a member of the Private Sector Advisory Group to the World Bank on Corporate Governance, and Chair of the African Integrated Reporting Council and Chair of the Integrated Reporting Committee of South Africa.
The Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA) is organizing its flagship event, the “CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2019” for the 5th consecutive year. The presentation of awards will be held on 9th September at the Hotel Taj Samudra, Colombo in line with the CMA National Management Accounting Conference 2019 and Commonwealth Accountants Conference under the theme of “Sustainable Development Goals Agenda 2030 – The Role of Professional Accountants” on the 10th September. A special workshop on Integrated Reporting will be held on 11th September after the conference and will be addressed by foreign and local experts on Integrated Reporting.
A host of foreign experts on Integrated Reporting are expected to grace the event in many capacities as Key Note Speakers, Judges, Advisers, Speakers and Special Invitees.
Mr.Richard Howitt Mr.Richard Howitt, the CEO of the International Integrated Reporting Council (IIRC) has sent a congratulatory message to mark the 5th CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards 2019. He was also the key note speaker at the CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards ceremony 2017 and distributed the awards to award winners. The IIRC has nominated its Goodwill Ambassador Mr. Graham Terry who has been closely associated with CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards since the inception and serves as a judge.
The application process for CMA Excellence in<IR> Awards 2019 is now open and the following dates are applicable for submission of integrated reports.
Prof. In-KiJoo Prof. In-KiJoo, President of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), which is the global organization for the accountancy profession dedicated to serving the public interest by strengthening the profession and contributing to the development of strong international economies. IFAC is comprised of over 175 members and associates in more than 130 countries and jurisdictions, representing almost 3.0 million accountants in public practice, education, government service, industry, and commerce. The President has sent a message congratulating CMA for organizing the “CMA Excellence in Integrated Reporting Awards” competition for the 5th successive year. IFAC advocates globally for integrated reporting because it helps organizations deliver higher quality information with real meaning, information that serves the public interest by telling a clearer value creation and preservation story to stakeholders, employees, investors and capital markets, and, ultimately, to the communities they serve.
n 21st June 2019 – Institutions whose financial year ends on 31st December2018.
n 12th July 2019 –Institutions whose financial year ends on 31st March 2019.
Sri Lankan business organizations including public quoted companies, private companies, state-owned enterprises could apply under the following categories for overall and sector awards. Banking, Finance & Leasing, Insurance, Manufacturing Industry, Trade & Commerce, Diversified Holdings, State Owned Enterprises / Companies, Hotels & Travels, Plantations, Health Care, Power & Energy, Small & Medium Enterprises and Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) / Not for Profit Organizations (NPOs) /Chambers of Commerce / Educational Institutes.
Please visit www.cma-srilanka.org to download the application form or contact
Ms. Jinandi Chandraratne, on
011-2506391 (Ext. 154) or at jinandi.chandraratne@cmasrilanka.org for further details.