Saman Vithanage obtaind his degree B.Com Accountancy special Honors from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura.He joined the academic staff of IAS as a Lecturer in Accountancy.He conducts lectures for students following courses in Chartered Accountancy(Business levels) and AAT(all levels).He also conducts lectures for the examination of institute of Bankers.His long years of service spanning over 25 years has earned him the reputation of a leading lecturer much sought of the by the students. He has the knack for the planning intricate areas of the subject in a lucid readily comprehensible manner Which explains why the students hold him in high esteem. During his tenure as a lecturer, he has been successful in securing a very high pass rate and prize winners.