CITSL Accredited Exemption for the BBA in Accounting Degree Program
The Department of Accountancy is pleased to highlight that the Chartered Institute of Taxation of Sri Lanka (CIT) has granted examination exemptions together with special fee concessions for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) in accounting program. This is applicable to the 2026 intake of CITSL program
The students who have completed studies up to Level 2000 will be granted full exemption from the Application Level and the students who have completed Level 3000 and Level 4000 will be granted full exemption from the Application Level, plus additional exemptions from Accounting for Taxation and Business Law at Analyst Level 1. Further, CITSL has granted a 100% waiver of all exemption fees applicable under CITSL curriculum and 50% scholarship on course fees.
This recognition reflects the strong alignment between the degree curriculum and professional standards in taxation. This development further strengthens the academic–professional link and enhances students’ opportunities to progress efficiently toward becoming qualified tax professionals, equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical relevance in the field of taxation and accounting.