Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya. 60200
Mr. YD Raveendra Kuruppuarachchi
Lecturer (Probationary)
Academic Qualifications
Reading for Master of Philosophy in Business Economics – University of Sri Jayewardenepura
B.Sc. (Special) Degree in Accountancy & Business Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
Professional Qualifications
Certified Business Accountant (CBA) - ICASL
Teaching Interests
Financial Accounting
Taxation & Auditing
Computer Based Accounting
Accounting Information Systems
Research Interests
Taxation and Living Standard
Financial Literacy
Market Behavior
Research Publications
Books and Book chapters
Kuruppuarachchi, Y. (2019). Enhancing Student Involvement in Distance Learning through Support Services. In Development of Career & Teaching-Learning Environment in Higher Education – Concepts and Applications (pp. 13-22). Staff Development Center – Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
International Refereed Journals & International Conference Proceedings
Arachchige, N., Perera, D., & Kuruppuarachchi, Y. (2019). Influence on the Decisions of Fashion Maniacs: An Application of Extended Marketing Mix. International Journal of Corporate Management, 1(2), 1-16.
Senewirathne, W., Hapugoda, J., & Kuruppuarachchi, Y. (2018). Impact of Financial Socialization Agents Towards Financial Literacy Among Public in Sri Lanka. Wayamba University International Conference 2018 (p. 176). Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
Senewirathne, W., Weerasekara, C., Nilwala, W., Silva, G., Kuruppuarachchi, Y., Gunasekara , R., & Nisansala, D. (2020). Potentiality to Achieve Financial Well-Being through Financial Literacy among Employees in Public Sector Enterprise in Sri Lanka. 3rd International Research Symposium on Social Science and Humanities 2020 (p. 2). National Center for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences.
Local refereed journals & Local conference proceedings
Alahakoon, A., Kumara, U., & Kuruppuarachchi , Y. (2017). Is Corporate Governance a Matter of Firm’s Survival? A Case of an Information & Communication Technology (ICT) Sector Listed Company in Sri Lanka. Symposium of Accounting and Finance Research 2017 (pp. 189-200). Department of Accountancy.
Athauda, A., & Kuruppuarachchi, Y. (2019). Study on Factors Impacting to the Level of Income of Farmers in Kandy District: With Special Reference to Export Crop Development Program. Symposium of Accounting and Finance Research 2019 (pp. 145-149). Department of Accountancy.
Dinarathna, D., & Kuruppuarachchi, Y. (2019). Study on the Audit Expectation Performance Gap: Special Reference to Colombo District. Symposium of Accounting and Finance Research 2019 (pp. 202-206). Department of Accountancy.
Hettiarachchi, H., & Kuruppuarachchi, Y. (2020). effect of Intellectual Capital on Financial Performance of Listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka. Symposium of Accounting & Finance Research 2020 (p. 52). Department of Accountancy.
Jayamanna, J., & Kuruppuarachchi , Y. (2020). Impact of International Financial Reporting Standards Adoption on Quality of Accounting Information in Terms of Value Relevance. Symposium of Accounting & Finance Research 2020 (p. 53). Department of Accountancy.
Kuruppuarachchi, Y., & Kularathna, B. (2020). Factors Affecting the Decision to Adopt Computerized Accounting System by Small & Medium Enterprises in Kurunagala, Sri Lanka. Symposium of Accounting & Finance Research 2020 (p. 3). Department of Accountancy.
Kuruppuarachchi, Y., & Uluwatta, K. (2015). Financial Literacy of Sri Lankan University Students: The Comparative Study of Commerce and Non-commerce Streams. Journal of Accountancy & Finance, 2(1), 71-83.
Malsha, G., & Kuruppuarachchi , Y. (2020). Investment Behaviour of Small and Medium Enterprises: Special Reference with Gampaha District. Symposium of Accounting & Finance Research 2020 (p. 13). Department of Accountancy.
Munasinghe , T., & Kuruppuarachchi , Y. (2020). Investment Behaviour among Undergraduates in Sri Lanka. Symposium of Accounting & Finance Research 2020 (p. 17). Department of Accountancy.
Nanayakkara, J., & Kuruppuarachchi, Y. (2020). Factors Affecting to Investment Decisions of Entrepreneur: Special Reference to Puttalam District in Sri Lanka. Symposium of Accounting & Finance Research 2020 (p. 18). Department of Accountancy.
Pathirana, R., & Kuruppuarachchi, Y. (2020). Factors Affecting the Adoption of Financial Accounting Systems by SMEs in Kurunagala District. Symposium of Accounting & Finance Research 2020 (p. 12). Department of Accountancy.
Perera, U., & Kuruppuarachchi, Y. (2019). The Level of Financial Literacy Among Employees: Evidence from Independent Television Network. Symposium of Accounting & Finance Research 2019 (pp. 134-138). Department of Accountancy.
Premarathna, E., & Kuruppuarachchi, Y. (2020). Impact of Social Media on Investors’ Intention to Invest in the Financial Markets in Sri Lanka. 3rd Anual Research Symposium in Management 2020 (pp. 177-180). Faculty of Business Studies & Finance.
Samanmali, R., & Kuruppuarachchi , Y. (2019). An Investigation of Jab Satisfaction of Auditing in Private Sector. Symposium of Accounting and Finance Research 2019 (pp. 267-275). Department of Accountancy.
Senewirathne, W., Weerasekara, C., Nilwala, W., Silva, G., Kuruppuarachchi , Y., Gunasekara, R., & Nisansala, D. (2019). Financial Health and Wealth of White Collars: Empirical Study Between Financial Literacy and Financial Well-being Sri Lanka. Journal of Accountancy & Finance, 6(2), 61-79.
Shamodani, P., & Kuruppuarachchi, Y. (2020). Determinants of Capital Expenditure on Listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka. Symposium of Accounting & Finance Research 2020 (p. 6). Department of Accountancy.
Wanigasinghe, W., & Kuruppuarachchi, Y. (2020). Effect of Taxation on SMEs. Symposium of Accounting & Finance Research 2020 (p. 59). Department of Accountancy.