⚖️ CA Sri Lanka Launches Faculty of Business Law and Regulatory Compliance
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) has officially established the Faculty of Business Law and Regulatory Compliance to evolve the role of accountants from traditional finance to strategic guardians of corporate integrity. • Core Objectives: The faculty provides strategic direction for the CA Business School, focusing on building "legally aware" professionals capable of navigating complex governance and ethical compliance frameworks. • Strategic Pillars: The initiative is built upon four critical areas: • Business Law Integration • Regulatory Compliance Management • Financial Investigations • Dispute Resolution Expertise (including arbitration and mediation) • National Impact: By expanding expertise into alternative dispute resolution and legal proficiency, the faculty aims to reinforce transparency and public trust within the corporate Sri Lanka landscape. • Industry Context: CA Sri Lanka President Tishan Subasinghe noted that legal fluency is no longer optional, as the profession shifts beyond bookkeeping toward roles as trusted advisors in highly regulated environments. 📈