The ‘Future of Finance’ and the need ensure the continued relevance and employability of current and future holders of the accounting qualification became the focus point at an evening session recently organised by CA Sri Lanka, in its capacity as the leading accounting body in the country.
President of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) Mr. Steven Swientozielskyj was a special guest at the event, and also delivered a presentation on the “Future of Finance” global research project.
During his presentation, he noted that the project was designed to bring together different organisational views to create insight into the process of change, synthesise a composite picture of the finance function of the future, and to ensure the continued relevance and employability of current and future holders of the qualification.
Mr. Swientozielskyj also enlightened members of CA Sri Lanka on the progress of the project and shared research findings which were collected during the project.
CA Sri Lanka President Mr. Jagath Perera delivered the welcome speech at the event.
The event concluded with a panel discussion where matters pertinent to the future of the accounting and finance profession was discussed at length. The panelists included Mr. Perera, Mr. Swientozielskyj, as well as Mr. Dilshan Perera, Group Finance Director at Laugfs Holdings Limited and Mr. Aashiq Lafir, Group Chief Financial Officer of Softlogic Group.
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