Professional Network & Career Path - BAFA

Professional Network & Career Path

The Auditing and Forensic Accounting Degree Program connects students with a dynamic professional network and paves the way for rewarding career opportunities. Through this program, students gain direct access to globally recognized professional bodies that enhance their credentials and expand their horizons in the fields of auditing, forensic accounting, and financial management.

Industry Advisory Committee:



	*Name*	Designation	Institute
1	Mr. Jagath Perera	Partner Governance Risk & Compliance Services, Forensic Services Risk Management Partner	KPMG in Sri Lanka
2	Mr. Ashane Jayasekara	Deputy Managing Partner Digital Services, Risk Advisory Services, Business Process Outsourcing, IT Audit, Infrastructure and Security, Forensic Audit	BDO Sri Lanka & Maldives
3	Ms. Hiranthi Fonseka	Partner Audit, Forensics, Data Privacy	EY Sri Lanka
4	Ms. Averil Ludowyke	Partner (Former) EY Forensic & Integrity Services	EY Sri Lanka
5	Mr. Numair Cassim	President	Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Lanka Chapter
6	Mr. Laknath Jayawickrama	Governing Council Member	CA Sri Lanka
7	Dr. (Mrs.) W.G.S.S.J. Keerthiratne	Director	Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) Central Bank of Sri Lanka
8	Mr. K.B. Rajapakse	Commissioner	The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Sri Lanka
9	Mr. W.P.C. Wickramaratne	Auditor General	National Audit Office Sri Lanka
10	Mr. Roshan Chandraguptha	Associate Director	Nagarro (Cybersecurity and Managed Security Services)
11	Mr. Jagath Seram	Deputy Inspector General	Sri Lanka Police
12	Mr. Tishan Subasinghe	Vice President	CA Sri Lanka
13	Mr. Janitha Priyashantha	Acting CEO/General Manager	RDB Bank
14	Mr. Ravi Jaywardena	Group Chief Executive Officer	Group of Maliban Biscuits (Pvt) Ltd
15	Mr. Chaaminda Kumarasiri	Chairman	ACCA Sri Lanka
16	Mr. Rajeev Amarasuriya	Immediate Past Secretary	Bar Association of Sri Lanka
17	Mr. Sarath Jayamanne	President's Counsel
18	Prof. Anil Fernando	Professor	Department of Accounting University of Sri Jayawardenepura
19	Mr. Pulasthi Hewamanna	Chairperson	Transparency International Sri Lanka
20	Senior Prof. D.B.P.H. Dissabandara	Chairman	Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka
21	Mrs. Anusha Mohotti	Director General	Sri Lanka Accounting and Auditing Standards Monitoring Board (SLAASMB)

This degree program is designed to align with prestigious professional certifications and memberships, including:

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka): A premier accounting body that equips members with robust auditing expertise.
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE): The global leader in anti-fraud training and certification, ideal for aspiring forensic accountants.
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA): Renowned for fostering international expertise in auditing and financial reporting.
Institute of Certified Management Accountants of Sri Lanka (CMA Sri Lanka): Focused on empowering management accountants with strategic decision-making skills.
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA): A globally recognized certification blending financial and strategic management expertise.
Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Sri Lanka: A key body supporting the professional growth of internal auditors and risk managers.

Career Opportunities:

Graduates of this program are well-positioned for roles such as:

Forensic Accountant
Auditor (Internal/External)
Fraud Examiner
Risk Consultant
Financial Analyst
Compliance Officer

This integration of academic rigor with professional excellence ensures our graduates are industry-ready and equipped to excel in a variety of roles across the public and private sectors.

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