Certified Hospitality Finance and Management Accountant Professional Qualification
The Certified Hospitality Finance and Management Accountant (CHFMA) Professional qualification is offered by the Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA) a body incorporated by Act of Parliament No. 23 of 2009. CHFMA is the only professional programme in Sri Lanka providing a Finance and Management Accounting professional qualification specially designed for the Hospitality Industry. Conducting this professional programme, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Programmes and other courses relevant to the Hospitality Industry will be undertaken by CMA.
CMA was set up in 1999 with the technical assistance of CMA Canada (now CPA Canada) and launched in June 2000. CMA comes under the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. It is a member of the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA), which includes the Chartered and Management Accounting bodies of India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Nepal. International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) the global body for accountants and the Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants (CAPA).
CMA is a full member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). IFAC has membership of 175 countries comprising 164 member bodies with a total membership of more than 3 million accountants in public practice, education, government service, industry and commerce.
At present, the field of Hospitality, Travel and Tourism is experiencing unprecedented levels of growth all over the country. This increasing growth and competition affect not only hospitality operators, but also the potential customers they seek to serve. The Hospitality Industry consists of operational & non-operational sectors and both sectors need Professional Financial & Management Accounting managers with specialized skills in the Hospitality industry for its growth and development. In such a context although Sri Lankan Hospitality industry has well-designed study courses for its operational sector, there is a lack of courses relevant to non- operational sector especially in the field of Accounting & Finance. In order to move forward in the Field of Hospitality Accounting and Finance, opportunities will now be provided to all Accounting and Finance related staff employed in the Hospitality industry to obtain professional credentials at different levels.
From this professional qualification, we are confident that the necessary skills in the Finance and Accounting field will be professionalized and expanded in the Hospitality industry.
This exclusive professional programme consists of 6 levels and each level is of a 6-month duration. The programme commences from Foundation Level, and continue to Certificate Level, Diploma Level 1, Diploma Level 2, Professional Level 1, and Professional Level 2. Further, the lectures are conducted Online on weekends. Students who are participating from overseas are applicable to apply for online examinations and students who are participating from Sri Lanka need to participate in the examination physically. We have with us a very competent lecturer panel to guide our students in not only theoretical learning but also practical aspects.
Through the conduct of this professional qualification CHFMA, all those currently employed in the hospitality industry at different levels in the financial, accounting and management accounting sector will be provided the opportunity to obtain a professional qualification specializing in the Hospitality Industry where they will be able to develop the knowledge and skills of those in the accounting and allied fields. This will help the Hospitality industry in its rapid growth and development to build a sustainable pool of qualified accountants, audit staff and finance staff required for the industry.
The ultimate aim of this programme will be to produce specialized accounting professionals for the hospitality industry. In addition to the educational programme all those registered for the course should undergo a practical training of a minimum of 3 years in the hospitality industry as per the laid down Practical Training Guidelines under a Mentor.
Structure and course contents
- CHFMA membership requires completion of CHFMA examinations and a three-year practical experience requirement as per the Practical Training guide, in the hospitality industry, Viva Voce and any other criteria laid down by the Management Committee of CHFMA. Those successful will be identified as members who are qualified Professional Accountants in the Hospitality Industry with the designation "ACHFMA" for Associates. Those with a minimum of 5 years senior executive experience after obtaining ACHFMA will be designated "FCHFMA" for "Fellow", showing their commitment to high ethical standards, professional values, and lifelong learning and continuing professional development.
- Awarding of certificates at each level
- The CHFMA programme will be conducted online and the lectures will be conducted on Sundays.
Entry Qualifications
Course commencement and Examination dates
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Course commencement |
Examination dates |
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7th July 2024 |
12th January 2025 and 19th January 2025 |
Course Fees Structure
Full Payment Structure - For Local Students
Instalment Payment Structure - For Local Students
Last Updated – 14th November 2023
Note:
All payments are neither transferable no refundable. Prices Effective for year 2023, subject to change. Figures in Sri Lankan Rupees.
Full Payment Structure - For Foreign Students
Instalment Payment Structure - For Foreign Students
Last Updated – 14th November 2023
Note:
All payments are neither transferable no refundable. Prices Effective for year 2023, subject to change. Figures in Dollars.
The CHFMA qualification conducted jointly by CMA and SLITHM will be the official certification programme for all finance and accounting staff employed in the hospitality industry.
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077 8879998
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