The Association of Public Finance Accountants of Sri Lanka (APFASL), the Public Sector Wing of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, held the Best Annual Reports and Accounts competition for the financial year 2023, in which the University of Sri Jayewardenepura proudly won the prestigious Silver Award on 2nd December 2024.
The University of Sri Jayewardenepura, which competed with other Statutory Boards, including universities, won the Silver Award for Best Annual Reports and Accounts. The University also secured the overall Silver Award in the Central Government category.
Since its inception in 2016, the APFASL has organized this prestigious competition, which this year saw 263 entries and enthusiastic participation. A significant turning point in the university’s history was reached when it won the Silver prize at the 9th Best Annual Reports and Accounts Competition (BARA).
Over the years, the University of Sri Jayewardenepura has consistently demonstrated its financial reporting and accounting success in the Best Annual Reports and Accounts competition. Previous awards include winning the University Category in 2017 securing the 2nd Runner-up, overall award in 2018, and achieving the Silver Awards in the University Category in 2019 and 2020 and securing the overall Gold Award in the Central Government category in 2022.
The University’s theme for this competition was “Sustainable Success,” which reflected the University’s ongoing efforts to be sustainable throughout 2023 despite the economic downturn.
Expressing gratitude, the University acknowledges the unwavering support and contribution of the entire university community in gaining this remarkable achievement. The recognition received in the Best Annual Reports and Accounts Awards highlights the University of Sri Jayewardenepura’s efforts to enable transparency, accountability and excellence in financial reporting.
