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Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants (CAPA)
E Tishan Subasinghe, Vice President, attended the CAPA meetings and conference
from 21st to 23rd November at the SMX Convention Centre in Davao City, Philippines,
strengthening the cooperation between CA
Sri Lanka and CAPA.
E He also attended the CAPA Board Meeting, which was held on 24th and 26th April 2024.
CAPA Australia hosted the event at their office in Singapore. Following the CAPA Board
Meeting, on 25th April 2024, he attended the IFAC Event - Asia Pacific Sustainability
Exchange.

Recognition of Members and Member
Achievements

Lifetime Achievement Award and Hall of Fame
In line with its longstanding tradition of honouring excellence and celebrating
distinguished service, CA Sri Lanka continues to recognise members who have
made exceptional contributions to the accounting profession and the country.
Since the inception of the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2010 and the Hall
of Fame in 2011, these honours have served as a testament to the dedication,
leadership, and enduring impact of the Institute’s most respected members.

At the inauguration ceremony of the 45th National Conference of Chartered
Accountants, CA Sri Lanka bestowed the prestigious Lifetime Achievement
Award on veteran Chartered Accountant Mr. Lal Nanayakkara, in recognition of
his exemplary contributions and unwavering commitment to the profession.

At the same event, CA Sri Lanka proudly inducted Mr. Gamini Epa and
Mr. Rajasekaran Vijayasekaran into the Hall of Fame for the year 2024, in
recognition of their outstanding achievements and service to the profession.

Recognizing Excellence in Leadership and Innovation
CA Sri Lanka continued to recognize outstanding members who demonstrate
exceptional leadership, innovation, and contribution to the business and financial
sectors. The awards presented at the 45th National Conference of Chartered
Accountants in 2024 served to honour individuals who have excelled in their
Lifetime Achievement Award and Hall of Fame respective fields, further strengthening the reputation of the profession.
Awards

E CA Best Entrepreneur of 2024
The prestigious CA Best Entrepreneur Award for 2024 was presented to Olu
Jayasooriya, an accomplished entrepreneur with extensive expertise in Financial
and Management Accounting, Fund Management, Budgeting & Forecasting,
Internal Auditing, Financial Reporting, Business Planning, and Restructuring of
Business Processes. Her innovative vision and entrepreneurial leadership have
made a significant impact in the business landscape, positioning her as a role
model for aspiring professionals.

CA Best Entrepreneur Award