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CA Sri Lanka felicitates IRD Commissioner General
Daily FT
|September 08, 2025
THE Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) held a special felicitation ceremony in honour of Department of Inland Revenue Commissioner General R. P. H. Fernando, in continuing a longstanding tradition.
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The event, held at CA Sri Lanka on 1 September, was attended by CA Sri Lanka President Heshana Kuruppu, Vice President Tishan Subasinghe, Members of the Council, Faculty of Taxation Chairperson Sarah Afker, and CEO Lakmali Priyangika.
In his speech, Kuruppu reaffirmed the strong and enduring partnership between CA Sri Lanka and the Department of Inland Revenue, highlighting the Institute’s contributions to fiscal policy and tax administration over the decades. He emphasised the importance of ethical tax advisory practices, noting that Chartered Accountants are bound by a strict professional code and are committed to upholding integrity, transparency, and accountability.
This story is from the September 08, 2025 edition of Daily FT.
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