CA Sri Lanka to hold 33rd national conference

The 33rd National Conference of Chartered Accountants organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) will be held from October 18 to 20 on the theme 'Winning-Country, Corporate, Citizen'.

As winning becomes increasingly challenging in a global and local context and with the global economy continuing to be plagued by persistent uncertainties, the 33rd National Conference of Chartered Accountants will explore ways for chartered accountants to counter these challenges and forge ahead winning at all levels.

Held since 1979, the national conference is among the Institute's annual flagship events and will be inaugurated on October 18 followed by two days of technical sessions at Water's Edge, Battaramulla. "'Undoubtedly one of the most important events in Sri Lanka's corporate calendar, this year's conference will navigate and inspire chartered accountants to take the lead in steering our country, corporates and citizens forward amidst prevalent challenges and complexities", a spokesman for CA Sri Lanka said.

CA Sri Lanka President, Sujeewa Rajapakse said that at a national level, winning is imperative to bring about a positive outlook, while reducing volatility in the economic environment, foster prospects to attract more investments, improve regional and global cooperation and thereby harness a robust economic development in the country.

He said that winning at corporate level not only energises the economy in which it operates, but also creates new business ventures, increased opportunities for growth, which in turn leads to more and better job prospects, while ensuring shareholders enjoy better returns, resulting in increased healthy investments thus helping a nation sustain its development progress despite challenges.

"Having identified the importance of winning in today's context, this year the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka has decided to take the lead and inspire our professionals to steer the country and the corporate towards victory," he said.