CASL launches The Abacus

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) recently launched The Abacus - the official magazine of the institute.

The Abacus which succeeds the institute's more archaic Chartered Accountant journal is published on a quarterly basis and has an interesting articles featuring some of the country's leading chartered accountants who steer mega businesses across Sri Lanka, apart from a series of features covering current affairs, business, technical input to even light pieces on travel, making The Abacus an interesting read.

CA Sri Lanka President, Sujeewa Rajapakse said that innovation is important if one is to enjoy success in today's constantly changing world.

"The birth of The Abacus is one among many steps in our continuing journey to provide members and all stakeholders with the latest and the best," he said.

Rajapakse said that apart from its standing as the torch bearer of the accounting profession, CA Sri Lanka has also been recognised as the catalyst for change in the professional realm.

"Our institute has always taken on the responsibility to provide guidance to help improve the professional standards in Sri Lanka within and outside the accounting sphere, and through The Abacus we can communicate the latest trends local and global for the benefit of stakeholders," he said.

Chief Executive Officer of CA Sri Lanka, Aruna Alwis said that The Abacus will be an important platform for the expression of independent and critical thought on matters of academic and professional interest in accounting, finance and business.

"The journal will be used as an important platform to increase awareness among all stakeholders," he said.