TL;DR. BM Hons accounting in Sri Lanka is offered by KIU University as a four-year full-time Bachelor of Management Honours in Accounting, taught in English at the KIU Colombo campus in Battaramulla. Entry needs three A/L passes in commerce including Accounting, or three passes in any stream with O/L credits in Mathematics and Business and Accounting Studies, and KIU lists agreements with ACCA, CIMA and PW Holdings.
Apply nowAccounting is a common choice for commerce students, and the BM (Hons) is one of the degree routes on Uplift. This guide explains the program from its course page, so you can judge whether it suits you before you apply.
What is the BM Hons accounting degree at KIU?
The BM (Hons) in Accounting is offered by KIU University. BM stands for Bachelor of Management, and Hons stands for Honours, so the full name is the Bachelor of Management Honours in Accounting. The course page lists it as a four-year full-time undergraduate program. It sits in the business study area, under accounting.
The page describes the aim as a strong base in accounting and financial management. It says the program follows the standards of similar degrees at Sri Lankan universities and international benchmarks in management education.
What will you study in the BM Hons accounting program?
The course page names the core areas as financial reporting, auditing, taxation and financial management. Its list of learning outcomes covers:
Accounting principles, financial reporting and auditing techniques
Analysing financial performance for decisions and planning
Taxation, corporate law and ethical responsibilities in business
Financial analysis for investment, portfolio and working capital management
Communication and teamwork skills
The page also lists industrial placements and real-world business insights as part of the program, and it states that teaching is entirely in English. It does not publish a module-by-module table, so ask KIU for the detailed curriculum.
Who can join the BM Hons accounting degree?
The entry rule on the course page gives two routes, and A/L passes must be from one and the same sitting.
Three simple passes (S) in the commerce stream at G.C.E. A/L, including Accounting, or an equivalent qualification.
Three simple passes (S) in any stream at G.C.E. A/L, plus a Credit (C) pass in both Mathematics and Business and Accounting Studies at G.C.E. O/L, or an equivalent qualification.
The second route means students from other A/L streams can still apply if their O/L results meet the rule. If you are waiting for results, read our guide on what to study after the A/L commerce stream.
How do professional qualifications fit with the degree?
The course page says KIU has Memorandums of Understanding with professional bodies including ACCA, CIMA and PW Holdings. It states that through these agreements students can benefit from subject exemptions, scholarships, gold medals and additional examination exemptions, plus access to training and networking. The page does not list which papers are exempt, so ask KIU for the exemption schedule in writing before you plan your exams.
To see how each qualification works, read our guides to ACCA in Sri Lanka, CIMA in Sri Lanka and AAT in Sri Lanka. The course page also mentions CA Sri Lanka and AAT as qualifications students may pursue alongside the degree. Our overview of accounting degree routes shows where this program sits among the options.
