International Accounting Day Walk 2025 by CA Sri Lanka

EACH year on 10 November, the global accounting community comes together to celebrate International Accounting Day — a tribute to the vital role accountants play in strengthening individuals, societies and communities institutions, economies and nations - across oceans, in essence the world at large.

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If one thinks about it deeply, we cannot envision a world without accountants. We certainly are not perfect, but the world would be a different place if not for us. Thus, joining my profession -my "accounting family", as I did last year, was witha sense of wholesomeness, of belonging, of pride yet humility.

Celebrating integrity, insight, and impact

On Saturday, 1 November, 2025, ahead of International Accounting Day, representatives of our profession, including trainees, students, members, walked together in unity. The walk was not merely a ceremonial event, it was a reaffirmation of what the accounting profession stands for — the enduring values of integrity, insight, and impact. These three words, which I call the “Triple I,” reflect the essence of our vocation and its enduring contribution to society.

Accounting is, above all, a profession of trust — and trust is sustained when Integrity becomes instinct and inspires confidence; Insight becomes habit and drives innovation, and impact becomes purpose, that uplifts Sri Lanka and the world.

Not only a Profession but a Purpose: Beyond Balance Sheets and Audit Reports

On this day we celebrate not only a profession but a purpose — a purpose grounded in Integrity, Insight, and Impact.

Integrity — the ethical foundation of the profession. Insight — the analytical and advisory intelligence accountants provide. Impact —the tangible contribution to organisations, markets, and society.

Integrity is the moral compass that guides every accountant. It is the unwavering commitment to truth, transparency, and ethical conduct — values that ensure public trust in financial systems and institutions. Without integrity, numbers lose meaning and confidence collapses. With it, the profession stands tall as a guardian of good governance and accountability.