Building on an inspiring legacy that has transformed the accounting landscape since 1959, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) unveiled a special logo on Thursday to mark its 65th anniversary this year. The logo symbolises CA Sri Lanka’s rich heritage and unwavering commitment to professional excellence.
The logo represents CA Sri Lanka’s core values of collaboration, excellence, nurturing, and integrity, while highlighting its achievements over the past 65 years and its aspirations for the future.
President of CA Sri Lanka, Heshana Kuruppu said the new 65th anniversary logo symbolised the institute’s rich history, unwavering dedication to excellence, and innovative spirit.
He outlined CA Sri Lanka’s remarkable journey and enduring commitment to these values that have brought them to where they are today, due to the dedication and vision of their founding fathers, past presidents and Council members, who have continuously strove to uphold these values and have worked towards ensuring CA Sri Lanka stands tall in the world of accounting.
Founded in 1959 by an Act of Parliament, CA Sri Lanka is recognised as the National Body of Accountants in the country spanning 65 years.
Today the membership has grown to around 8,500, with 35% to 40% of our members working abroad in leadership roles.
To enhance interaction among our overseas members and those in Sri Lanka, we have established seven chapters in Australia, the UAE, Canada, the UK, Kuwait, Qatar, and Bahrain. “This year, we plan to set up three more chapters, in New Zealand and Ireland.”
It took 22 years since our inception to reach 1,000 members. By the time we celebrated our 50th anniversary in 2009, our membership had grown to 4,500.
“Over the next 14 years, over 4,000 additional members joined our profession, reflecting the next generation’s strong desire to pursue the successful careers our profession offers.”
He said that the gender pattern in the profession is changing. Earlier around 35% of our members were females.
However, currently, we have approximately 30,000 registered students, of which 66% are female.”
Vice President Tishan Subasinghe outlined the line-up of celebratory events organised for the 65th anniversary.
He told the 65th anniversary logo that the logo emblazoned the enduring efforts CA Sri Lanka has made through the years to lead the accountancy profession, the guidance they have given to sustain it and the encouragement they give the profession to thrive amidst evolving challenges.
