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The Department of Accounting, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, successfully conducted a guest lecture on \u201cThe Future of Accounting \u2013 Transformation of the Profession\u201d on 26 January 2026, in partnership with CPA Australia, for the benefit of its undergraduate students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The session was delivered by Professor Dale Pinto, John Curtin University Distinguished Professor and President and Chair of the Board of CPA Australia. The lecture focused on the evolving role of the accounting profession in a rapidly changing global environment, highlighting future skills, professional transformation, and emerging opportunities for aspiring accountants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The event was attended by representatives from CPA Australia\u2014Mr. Jatin Sharma (Regional Manager \u2013 Middle East and South Asia), Mr. Don Poh (Business Development Manager \u2013 South Asia), and Mrs. Pramudi Nanayakkara (Business Development Manager \u2013 Sri Lanka)\u2014along with Professor Rukmal Weerasinghe, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, Professor Dileepa Samudrage, Head of the Department of Accounting, members of the academic staff of the department, and undergraduate students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The session provided valuable professional insights to students, helping them better understand the future direction of the accounting profession and prepare for the evolving demands of the corporate world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Department of Accounting sincerely thanks Professor Dale Pinto and the CPA Australia officials for generously sharing their time, expertise, and invaluable insights with our undergraduates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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