44th National Conference of Chartered Accountants inaugurated

Aimed at playing a pivotal role in helping the country navigate through the ongoing crisis, and seize emerging prospects to help revive the nation, the 44th National Conference of Chartered Accountants organized by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) was ceremonially inaugurated recently on a grand scale.

The inauguration, graced by International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) president Asmâa Resmouki and Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, attracted a distinguished assembly of the country’s corporate elite, including business leaders, c-suite executives, as well as prominent accounting figures from Sri Lanka and Asia Pacific.

This year’s conference, themed ‘Beyond the Perfect Storm: Seizing the Opportunity,’ promises to be a platform for insightful discussions, collaboration, and vision for the future. The conference which is dubbed the biggest annual business summit also saw the participation of CA Sri Lanka President Sanjaya Bandara, Vice President Heshana Kuruppu, National Conference Committee Chairperson Anoji de Silva, Technical Committee Chairman Anura Perera, and Acting CEO Lakmali Priyangika.

Addressing the event which attracted over 2,000 delegates, CA president Bandara said that in times of turbulence, it is crucial to remember that storms don’t last forever.

“They may bring challenges, but they also present opportunities for innovation and transformation. As such, our goal is to explore the path beyond these storms and highlight the importance of overcoming the economic crisis and the interconnect issues that came with the crisis,” he said.

In his keynote, Central Bank Governor Dr. Weerasinghe shed light on the challenges facing the country’s economy and the ongoing debt restructuring efforts. The Governor emphasised the importance of prudent financial management, the need for reforms, and the role of professional bodies in addressing these issues.