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Know about Welcome Message from
CAPA President, CAPA
The Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants (CAPA) We are delighted to invite delegates, both from abroad and from the beautiful land
is the regional organisation representing 33 professional of Sri Lanka, to the 20th CAPA Conference and 41st CASL National Conference.
accountancy organisations (PAOs) from 24 jurisdictions,
operating in, or with an interest in, Asia Pacific. Collectively This CAPA Conference is an important milestone being the 20th instalment of a
identified as CAPA’s members, these PAOs have a legacy that marked the birth of the Confederation of Asian and Pacific Accountants
membership of close to 2 million accountants. (CAPA). With the 20th Conference falling in the year 2020, what a better time and
occasion to focus on achieving 20/20 vision – this time in respect to dealing with
CAPA is one of four Regional Organisations recognised by current and predicted challenges facing the accountancy profession and individual
the global accountancy profession, which is represented accountants.
by the International Federation of Accountants. From
this unique position CAPA aspires to be recognised as an Recognising Asia Pacific includes some of the most dynamic and fastest
inspirational leader for the accountancy profession in Asia changing economies in recent times, the stage is set for extensive deliberations
Pacific. on contemporary topics, including trust and ethics, the impact of technology
and digitalisation, the future of audit, the needs of business and governments,
CAPA aims to fulfil this through its’ mission to enhance the cybersecurity and much more.
value of the accountancy profession in Asia Pacific by:
We invite all to join us and contribute to the conversations that will take place at
Contributing to the development of professional the 2020 CAPA Conference.
accountancy organisations
We extend our sincere appreciation to the host, the Institute of Chartered
Promoting ethical values and the benefits of high
quality accounting, reporting and assurance Accountants of Sri Lanka (CASL) who have been an invaluable member of CAPA
since 1960.
Speaking out as a voice of the accountancy
profession
On behalf of the Board,
CAPA President