CA SL felicitates IRD Commissioner General

CA Sri Lanka President Heshana Kuruppu presents a token of appreciation to Inland Revenue Department Commissioner General R.P.H. Fernando

• Strengthens public-professional partnership 

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) held a special felicitation ceremony in honour of Inland Revenue Department Commissioner General R.P.H. Fernando, in continuing a long-standing tradition. 

The event, held at CA Sri Lanka recently, was attended by CA Sri Lanka President Heshana Kuruppu, CA Sri Lanka Vice President Tishan Subasinghe, members of the council, Taxation Faculty Chairperson Sarah Afker and CA Sri Lanka Chief Executive Officer Lakmali Priyangika.  

In his speech, Kuruppu reaffirmed the strong and enduring partnership between CA Sri Lanka and the Inland Revenue Department, highlighting the institute’s contributions to fiscal policy and tax administration over the decades. He emphasised the importance of ethical tax advisory practices, noting that the chartered accountants are bound by a strict professional code and are committed to upholding integrity, transparency and accountability. 

“Taxation may never be the most popular subject but it is an indispensable pillar of progress. A fair and robust tax system is about justice, responsibility and opportunity for generations yet to come,” he said. 

Kuruppu also underscored the role of technology in transforming tax systems, advocating for digitalisation as a means to enhance efficiency, transparency and public trust.

Delivering her speech, Fernando expressed appreciation for the recognition and reiterated the importance of collaboration between the public sector and professional community. She acknowledged the vital role the chartered accountants play in ensuring the integrity of tax filings and fostering a culture of compliance. 

“Our collective journey towards economic stability is not just about fiscal policy. It is about every citizen contributing their fair share to the nation’s progress,” she said. 

Fernando also outlined the Inland Revenue Department’s renewed focus on data-driven enforcement and the establishment of a High Wealth Individuals Unit, aimed at ensuring equitable tax contributions through targeted engagement and global best practices.