CA SL launches Galagedara’s ‘AI for Finance Professionals’

Prabash Galagedara presents a copy of the book to CA Sri Lanka President Heshana Kuruppu 

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) recently teamed up with Chartered Accountant Prabash Galagedara to launch his transformative book on artificial intelligence (AI) at a ceremony in Colombo. 
Titled ‘AI for Finance Professionals’, the book delves into the potential of AI and its profound implications for the accounting profession.  
Galagedara, a distinguished member of CA Sri Lanka and an industry leader with over two decades of experience in data analytics and technology, brings his unique insights to the forefront in this thought-provoking publication. 

CA Sri Lanka, as the exclusive publisher for circulation in Sri Lanka, unveiled the book recently, which was graced by CA Sri Lanka President Heshana Kuruppu, Vice President Tishan Subasinghe, members of the council, Chief Executive Officer Asoka Piyadigama and Chief Operating Officer Lakmali Priyangika. The event also featured Acuity Knowledge Partners Country Head Jehan Jeyaretnam, who provided the book review.  

As per the agreement signed between CA Sri Lanka and the author, 50 percent of the profits from each book sold will be donated to the CA Sri Lanka Scholarship Fund.
The nexus between finance and AI is becoming increasingly important in today’s rapidly evolving world. To successfully navigate the shift to a futuristic work environment, both seasoned professionals and prospective students must have a thorough awareness of AI’s applications in finance. Galagedara’s book serves as a strategic roadmap for finance professionals, offering insights into how AI can optimise their professional journey in the futuristic world. For students, it serves as a foundational resource for adjusting to a digital work environment with AI, providing a thorough overview of AI’s role in reshaping the finance industry.

Prabash Galagedara

• Holds an undergraduate degree from the Accounting Department, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
• Honed his expertise through executive education at Harvard Business School, specialising in disruptive innovation and modern company evolution. 
• Currently serves as General Manager of one of the largest ASX-listed companies in Australia.
• Career spans across finance, information technology, consulting, risk and audit.
• Debut book ‘Embrace: In Pursuit of Happiness through Artificial Intelligence’ quickly rose to prominence, becoming an instant Amazon best-seller in robotics and AI.