CMA SRI LANKA

Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka
Incorporated by Act No. 23 of 2009 4 Levels · 24 Subjects 2023–2027 Syllabus Passed Finalist Status

ABOUT ZIPS CAMPUS

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An approved centre for internationally recognised OTHM HND qualifications, with online and physical study in Tamil and English.

ZIPS Campus is an approved centre offering internationally recognised OTHM HND qualifications awarded by the Metropolitan School of Business & Management, UK. As the official study partner of AAT Sri Lanka and CA Sri Lanka, ZIPS prepares students for both professional pathways with experienced lecturers, exam-focused practice and hands-on computer training.

AAT Sri Lanka

Levels 1, 2 and 3 leading to the Diploma in Accounting & Business (NVQ Level 5 equivalent).

CA Sri Lanka

Business, Corporate and Strategic Levels towards Chartered Accountant (ACA qualification).

OTHM HND
Approved Centre
UKRLP
Reg. No. 10096812
Online + Physical
Flexible Study Modes
Tamil + English
Bilingual Mediums

ABOUT CMA SRI LANKA

The professional body for management accountants in Sri Lanka

The Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA Sri Lanka) was formed in 2000 and incorporated by Act of Parliament No. 23 of 2009. It educates and examines management accountants who help organisations plan, decide and perform.

The 2023–2027 syllabus moves through four levels — Certificate, Operational, Managerial and Strategic — and now includes digital business, information technology and data analytics alongside management accounting, financial reporting, tax and law.

Certificate to Managerial Level examinations are computer-based; the Strategic Level is paper-based and ends with an Integrative Case Study.
2000
Year Formed
2009
Act of Parliament No. 23
4
Levels to Passed Finalist
24
Subjects in the Syllabus

YOUR JOURNEY TO MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTANT

Four levels from the fundamentals to strategy
01
Certificate Level

Build the foundations: cost accounting, financial accounting, business, quantitative methods and English.

02
Operational Level

Move into cost & management accounting, finance, audit and control, tax and law, and IT applications.

03
Managerial Level

Advanced management accounting, corporate reporting, digital business and data analytics.

04
Strategic Level

Seven strategic subjects, including the Integrative Case Study, lead to Passed Finalist status.

Level 1 Certificate
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Level 2 Operational
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Level 3 Managerial
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Level 4 Passed Finalist

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Subjects across the four levels of the 2023–2027 syllabus
CERTIFICATE
5 subjects · computer-based
CL 1.1
Cost & Management Accounting Fundamentals
CL 1.2
Financial Accounting
CL 1.3
Business Fundamentals
CL 1.4
Quantitative Methods for Business
CL 1.5
Business English
OPERATIONAL
6 subjects · computer-based
OL 2.1
Cost & Management Accounting
OL 2.2
Advanced Financial Accounting & Finance
OL 2.3
Managing Business Operation, Audit & Control
OL 2.4
Taxation & Commercial Law
OL 2.5
Professional Communication
OL 2.6
Information Technology Applications
MANAGERIAL
6 subjects · computer-based
ML 3.1
Advanced Management Accounting
ML 3.2
Corporate Reporting & Assurance
ML 3.3
Digital Business & Project Management
ML 3.4
Advanced Taxation & Corporate Law
ML 3.5
Advanced Professional Communication
ML 3.6
Data Analytics
STRATEGIC
7 subjects · paper-based
SL 4.1–4.4
Four core strategic-level subjects
SL 4.5
Integrative Case Study
SL 4.6
Digital Tools For Accountants
SL 4.7
Advanced Data Analytics
🎓 CMA Passed Finalist
Levels
Certificate → Strategic
Subjects
24 across 4 levels
Exams
CBE (Levels 1–3) · Paper (Strategic)
Outcome
Passed Finalist

WHY CMA SRI LANKA

A management accounting qualification built for Sri Lankan business

WHAT THE QUALIFICATION GIVES YOU

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Statutory body: CMA Sri Lanka is incorporated by Act of Parliament No. 23 of 2009.
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Future-ready syllabus: Digital business, IT applications, data analytics and digital tools are part of the 2023–2027 syllabus.
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Company secretary route: Members can register as company secretaries.
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Pathway to an MBA: A pathway to the PIM MBA is available, subject to the current admission policy.
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Flexible exams: Computer-based exams from Certificate to Managerial Level.
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Strategic thinking: The Integrative Case Study brings everything together at the final level.
Syllabus details, entry routes, exemptions and progression arrangements are set by CMA Sri Lanka and its partners and can change. Please confirm the current rules with CMA Sri Lanka or with ZIPS before you register.

CAREERS & MEMBERSHIP

Where the CMA Sri Lanka qualification can take you

Roles You Can Grow Into

Management Accountant
Cost Accountant
Financial Analyst
Budget & Planning Officer
Company Secretary
Finance Manager
CAREER SUPPORT WITH ZIPS

We help our students prepare for interviews and connect them with opportunities in accounting, audit and corporate finance while they study.

BEYOND THE FINAL EXAM

CMA Sri Lanka members can register as company secretaries, and there is a pathway to the PIM MBA, subject to the current policy.

FROM STUDENT TO CMA MEMBER
1. Complete all four levels
2. Integrative Case Study
3. Passed Finalist
4. Membership of
CMA Sri Lanka

HOW TO ENROL

Start your CMA Sri Lanka journey with ZIPS in 4 steps
1
Talk to us

Call or WhatsApp +94 75 414 6530 and tell us where you are in your studies.

2
Check your entry route

We help you confirm your entry route and any exemptions with CMA Sri Lanka.

3
Register with CMA Sri Lanka

Student registration is done directly with CMA Sri Lanka; we guide you through it.

4
Start your classes

Get your timetable and study materials, and begin preparing for your first examinations with ZIPS.

Learn, get certified, and show the world

Everything you need to prepare for the CMA Sri Lanka qualification with ZIPS and turn it into your next career step.

ZIPS LEARN ANYTIME
Weekday & weekendOnline / classroom

Learn on your time

Watch bite-sized videos or in-depth lessons, and study part-time or full-time around your work.

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CMA Sri Lanka Passed Finalist
Awarded by CMA Sri Lanka

Get certified

Pass the examinations and earn the CMA Sri Lanka Passed Finalist, awarded by CMA Sri Lanka.

Certificate added to profile

Prove your skills

Add your certificate to your LinkedIn profile and show employers what you can do.

Partners & Accreditations

Professional bodies we work with and the recognitions behind our qualifications

CMA Sri Lanka
CA Sri Lanka
AAT Sri Lanka
Metropolitan School of Business and Management UK
UGC Recognised
ATHE – Awards for Training and Higher Education
Ofqual – Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation
CPD Certified
WES – World Education Services
International Association of Universities
Verified by British Council
Verified by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Latvia
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