About The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka, more commonly known as CA Sri Lanka, takes great pride in being the change makers of Sri Lanka’s accounting arena. For over 60 years, CA Sri Lanka has been the vanguard in developing the accounting profession in the country, while also playing a critical role in South Asia to ensure the profession continues to be an important catalyst in the success of the region.

Chartered Accountants produced by CA Sri Lanka are considered a brand of unique and versatile professionals, with the ability to steer businesses across multiple industries successfully. A significant percent of Chartered Accountants produced by CA Sri Lanka play an influential role across the dynamic corporate world holding distinguished leadership and board positions.

Identified as the torch bearers of the accountancy profession in the country, CA Sri Lanka was established in the year 1959 by an Act of Parliament and was the first professional accountancy body to be incorporated in the country.

Today, CA Sri Lanka has taken over the reins as an influential world class professional body to provide insight and leadership to the accountancy and finance professions both in Sri Lanka as well as globally. In its standing as the sole authority to promulgate accounting and auditing standards, CA Sri Lanka has also played a remarkable role in helping enhance the financial landscape in Sri Lanka.

CA Sri Lanka has forged ties across the international accounting arena and is a member of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants (CAPA), founder member of the South Asian Federation of Accountants (SAFA), and an associate member of Chartered Accountants Worldwide (CAW).

The National Conference of Chartered Accountants: Pioneering Excellence Since 1979

Recognised as Sri Lanka’s most influential annual business summit, the National Conference of Chartered Accountants is a premier platform for thought leadership, strategic dialogue, and professional inspiration. Organised by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka since 1979, the conference continues to set new benchmarks in professional excellence and knowledge dissemination.

More than just a conference, it is a dynamic platform for intellectual engagement, strategic foresight, and visionary thinking. Over the decades, the National Conference has carved out a distinguished reputation as a forum that transcends conventional finance, delving into the most pressing economic, business, and leadership themes of contemporary times.

Synonymous with excellence, insight, and transformation, the conference has evolved into a defining event in Sri Lanka’s corporate landscape, annually drawing over 2,500 top-tier professionals, including Chartered Accountants, industry trailblazers, and C-suite decision-makers.

Renowned for its thought-provoking content and dynamic discussions, the National Conference goes beyond conventional finance topics, addressing broader business, economic, and leadership challenges that shape today’s fast-evolving world. Each edition of the conference brings together a curated ensemble of eminent local and global thought leaders who share invaluable perspectives, challenge entrenched paradigms, and ignite progressive conversations.

As the flagship event of CA Sri Lanka, the conference is not only a celebration of the accounting profession but also a catalyst for nation-building, knowledge-sharing, and transformative thinking. It empowers Chartered Accountants to rise beyond technical mastery — to become innovators, strategists, and architects of change.

The 46th National Conference of Chartered Accountants, will be held under the theme “UPRISE – Global Insights, Local Impact”, which will explore how Sri Lanka can strategically position itself within an increasingly interconnected global landscape. Against a backdrop of shifting geopolitical dynamics, trade realignments, and rapid technological disruption, the conference will draw from global case studies to inspire progressive policymaking and foster collaborative action aimed at driving sustainable national growth.