The country’s premier accounting body, the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) last week recorded a landmark milestone, surpassing 10,000 members for the first time in its 67-year history, underscoring the growing strength, influence and global reach of its membership.
The milestone was celebrated at the Institute’s Annual Convocation 2026, held at the BMICH, Colombo, where 545 new members were formally admitted to the profession, joining a network of Chartered Accountants who currently serve across over 40 countries around the globe.
CA Sri Lanka’s Chartered Accountants occupy some of the most influential leadership positions in business, government and professional practice. Its members serve as chairpersons, board directors, chief executive officers, chief financial officers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, academics and trusted advisers, contributing to the strategic direction and success of organisations across Sri Lanka and across the globe.
CA Sri Lanka President Tishan Subasinghe said that surpassing 10,000 members is far more than a numerical milestone. ‘It represents a vibrant and accomplished professional community that continues to shape businesses, institutions and economies both in Sri Lanka and around the world. Our members are creating value not only as finance professionals, but also as business leaders, innovators, entrepreneurs and trusted advisers.’
He said that the milestone demonstrates the continued strength of the globally recognised CA Sri Lanka qualification and the Institute’s success in developing professionals who combine technical expertise with leadership, integrity and strategic thinking.
Established by an Act of Parliament in 1959, CA Sri Lanka is recognised as the national body of accountants and the sole standard setter for accounting, auditing and sustainability reporting in Sri Lanka. The Institute is also entrusted with developing the profession, regulating its members and upholding the highest standards of ethics, integrity and professional conduct.
Since inception, CA Sri Lanka members have been at the forefront of business and economic progress, steering organisations, strengthening accountability and influencing decisions that shape industries and communities. Today, their impact extends across all continents, where they serve as business leaders, C-suite executives, entrepreneurs and trusted advisers in some of the most dynamic organisations both in Sri Lanka and overseas.
The CA Sri Lanka President also noted that as the global business environment continues to evolve amidst a technological revolution, Chartered Accountants are increasingly expected to drive strategic decision-making, sustainability, technological transformation and long-term value creation.
‘Surpassing 10,000 members marks an important new chapter for CA Sri Lanka and the profession as a whole. As the demands on business and the global economy continue to evolve, our responsibility is to ensure that our members remain at the forefront of change, equipped to lead with confidence, embrace innovation and create lasting value. CA Sri Lanka remains committed to nurturing a globally competitive profession that commands trust, drives progress and helps shape a more resilient and sustainable future for Sri Lanka and beyond,’ Subasinghe added.