'Islamic Financial Services' presentation

The Chartered Management Institute, UK Sri Lanka Branch together with KPMG Ford Rhodes, Thornton & Co. has organised an evening presentation on `Islamic Financial Services'. It will be held on Wednesday, May 27, at the Galle Face Hotel from 6 to 7.30 p.m.

Project Chairman Rohitha Mendis said this event is aimed at better explaining a range of Shari'ah compliant financial instruments such as Sukuks, Murabaha, Mudaraba, Musharaka and Ijaraha which have attracted much attention in the global market place.

This interactive presentation will provide participants with an overview of the opportunities and challenges associated with the use of such instruments together with a brief overview of accounting & tax areas to be addressed when dealing with these products. Mendis further said that the presenters at this event are Reyaz Mihular, Partner and Head of Advisory of KPMG Ford Rhodes, Thornton & Co.

He has also formerly served on the International Board of the International Accounting Standards Committee and Suresh R.I Perera, Principal - KPMG Ford Rhodes, Thornton & Co.