International Conference for Accounting Researchers and Educators

22/05/2025

20/05/2025

🎓✨ ICARE 2025 – Two Days of Insight, Innovation & Impact! ✨🎓

The Department of Accountancy, thrilled to host the 10th International Conference for Accounting Researchers and Educators (ICARE) 2025, bringing together thought leaders, researchers, educators, and students to explore the evolving landscape of accounting in Sri Lanka.
🎯 Theme: From Awareness to Action: Developing a Blueprint for Combating Financial Fraud in Sri Lanka

📅 Day 01: Wednesday, 21st May 2025
📍 Venue: Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya
🕞 Time: 3.30 PM onwards
🎤 Key Highlights:
• Technical Forum
• Student Abstract Book Launch
• 5MT Research Competition
• Digital Poster Presentations

📅 Day 02: Thursday, 22nd May 2025
📍 Venue: Lotus Hall, BMICH
🕔 Time: 5.00 PM onwards
🎤 Key Highlights:
• Technical Forum
• ICARE’25 Magazine Launch

🌟 A prestigious gathering of academics, professionals, and policymakers focused on driving real-world change in financial accountability.

Let’s take a step forward together — from awareness to action.

15/05/2025

Stepping into a new era of accounting thought leadership, the Department of Accountancy, University of Kelaniya, proudly presents the International Conference for Accounting Researchers and Educators (ICARE) – 2025.

🎯 Theme: "From Awareness to Action: Developing a Blueprint for Combating Financial Fraud in Sri Lanka"

📍 Day 01

🗓 May 21, 2025 | 🕞 3.30 PM onwards
📌 Auditorium, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya
Technical Forum Panelists:

• Mr. Jagath Perera, Partner, KPMG Sri Lanka
• Ms. Hiranthi Fonseka, Partner, EY Sri Lanka
• Mr. Tishan Subasinghe, Joint Managing Partner, MOORE Aiyar, Sri Lanka
• Mr. Laknatha Jayawickrama, Attorney-at-Law, Independent Consultant, Governing Council Member of CA Sri Lanka
• Mr. Charith Leelarathne, Assistant Secretary, Institute of Internal Auditors, Sri Lanka Chapter

• Moderator: Mr. Dhananjaya Pathiraja, Lecturer, University of Kelaniya

📍 Day 02

🗓 May 22, 2025 | 🕔 5.00 PM onwards
📌 Lotus Hall, BMICH, Colombo

Session 01 – Technical Forum Panelists:
• Senior Prof. D.B.P.H. Dissabandara, Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission, Sri Lanka
• Ms. Anusha Mohotti, Director, Sri Lanka Accounting and Auditing Standards Monitoring Board
• Mr. Rajeev Amarasuriya, President - Bar Association of Sri Lanka
• Ms. Sankhitha Gunaratne, Head of Governance and Anti-Corruption / Deputy Director, Verité Research Pvt. Ltd, Sri Lanka

• Moderator: Mr. Jagath Perera, Partner, Forensic Services, KPMG Sri Lanka

Session 02 – Technical Forum Panelists:
• Dr. Himanshu Thakkar, Assistant Professor of Forensic Accounting, National Forensic Sciences University, India
• Mr. Sarath Jayamanna, President’s Counsel
• Dr. (Mrs.) Subhani Keerthiratne, Director - Financial Intelligence Unit, Central Bank of Sri Lanka
• Mr. Heshana Kuruppu, President - Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka
• Mr. V. Kanagasabapathy, - President, Association of Public Finance Accountants of Sri Lanka

• Moderator: Dr. Mudith Sujeewa, Senior Lecturer, University of Kelaniya

📩 For inquiries: [email protected]
🎟 Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversation on financial integrity and transparency!

28/04/2025

📢 Exciting news!
We’re thrilled to announce a special Workshop for students shortlisted for the final round of the 5MT Research Competition!
🗓 Date: 30th April 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM
🎤Guest Speaker: Ms. Virangi Mendis, Graduate Researcher at the Faculty of Business and Law, Department of Management, Deakin University, Australia.
Get ready for an inspiring and insightful session! 🙌

24/04/2025

🎓✨ Save the Date! ✨🎓
We’re excited to announce that the International Conference for Accounting Researchers and Educators (ICARE) 2025 will be conducted on 21st & 22nd May 2025 under theme:
🔍 “From Awareness to Action: Developing a Blueprint for Combating Financial Fraud in Sri Lanka”

📌 Event Details:
📅 Day 01 – Wed, 21st May 2025
🕒 3:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 Auditorium, Faculty of Commerce & Management Studies, University of Kelaniya

📅 Day 02 – Thu, 22nd May 2025
🕔 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Lotus Hall, BMICH

💡 Join us as we bring together researchers, educators, and professionals to spark meaningful conversations and build a roadmap for tackling financial fraud in Sri Lanka!

31/01/2024

29/01/2024

5-Minute Research Challenge: Final-year undergraduates will take the stage, distilling their thesis proposals into engaging narratives within a mere five minutes. It's a showcase of their ability to communicate complex ideas effectively, setting the stage for meaningful dialogues and fostering a culture of concise articulation.

14/01/2024

Technical Forum of the 9th International Conference for Accounting Researchers and Educators (ICARE) 2023 organized by the Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.

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