Mr. YD Raveendra Kuruppuarachchi

raveendra@wyb.ac.lk
0714523373
Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya. 60200

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Mr. YD Raveendra Kuruppuarachchi

Senior Lecturer

Academic Qualifications

  • Reading for PhD in Management – University of Sri Jayewardenepura
  • 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 Management
  • Corporate Reporting
  • Financial Reporting
  • Management Science
  • Financial Accounting
  • Taxation
  • Computer-Based Accounting
  • Accounting Information Systems

Research Interests

  1. Business Economics
  2. SME Finance and Microfinance
  3. Information Systems in Accounting and Finance
  4. Financial Management
  5. Behavioural Finance
  6. Investor Behaviour
  7. Personal Finance
  8. Cost Control and Strategies
  9. Strategic Management Accounting
  10. Digital Economy
  11. Financial Literacy
  12. Taxation

Editorial and Reviewing Experiences

  1. Reviewer – Journal of Accounting and Finance – JAF (Referred Journal), Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance.
  2. Assistant Editor – Journal of Accounting and Finance – JAF (Referred Journal) Volume 7 Issue I & II (2020), Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance.
  3. Reviewer – Journal of SACFIRE – Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance.
  4. Reviewer – Applied Science, Business and Industrial Research Symposium (ASBIRES) – Faculty of Applied Sciences – Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  5. Reviewer – Symposium of Accounting and Finance Research (SACFIRE) Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance.
  6. Reviewer – Annual Research Symposium in Management (ARSYM) – Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.

Administration/Faculty/University and National Contribution

  1. Director – Advanced Certificate in Personal Financial Management (ACPFM) since 2024.
  2. Coordinator – Internship and Research Project, Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance since 2024.
  3. Coordinator – Learning Management System (LMS), Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka since 2020.
  4. Coordinator – Web and LMS, Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance since 2021.
  5. Coordinator – Field Visit, Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance since 2020.
  6. Student Counsellor (Kuliyapitiya Premuse) – Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka – 2024.
  7. Vice President – Kuliyapitiya Tearchers’ Assosiation (KUTA), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka – 2023/24.
  8. Academic Coordinator – Advanced Certificate in Personal Financial Management (ACPFM) – 2021 – 2023.
  9. Secretary – Special Committee for the Proposes B.Sc. in Business Finance Degree Program – 2021.
  10. Coordinator – Student Staff Liasion Committee, Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance – 2021.
  11. Sub-coordinator – Quality Assurance – Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance since 2021 – 2023.
  12. Secretary – Symposium of Accounting and Finance Research (SACFIRE) – 2020, Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance.
  13. Co-secretary – Sri Lanka Economic Research Conference (SLERC) – 2019, Organized by the Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists.
  14. Sub-coordinator – Research and Development Committee – Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance since 2019.

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/Local Refereed Journals

  • Kuruppuarachchi, R., Ajward, A., & Kumara, A. (2024). Distributional Incidence of Indirect Taxation on Consumer Groups in Sri Lanka: A Descriptive Study. Sri Lankan Journal of Banking and Finance, 7(1), 1-18.
  • Kuruppuarachchi, Y., Kumara, U., & Ajward, A. (2024). Distributional Incidence of Indirect Taxation on Consumer Groups: Sri Lankan Perspectives. Sri Lanka Journal of Management Studies, 6(1).
  • Kuruppuarachchi, Y., Kumara, U., & Adjward, A. (2023). Distributional Incidence of Indirect Taxation: an Empirical Review. Journal of Accountancy and Finance, 9(2), 21-40.
  • Arachchige, N., Perera, D., & Kuruppuarachchi, Y. (2019). Influence on the Decision of Fashion Maniacs: An Application of Extended Marketing Mix. International Journal of Corporate Management, 1(2), 01-15.
  • 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 in Sri Lanka. Journal of Accountancy and Finance, 6(2), 61-79.
  • Kuruppuarachchi, Y., & Uluwatta, K. (2015). Financial Literacy of Sri Lankan University Students: The Comparative Study of Commerce and Non-Commerce Streams. Journal of Accountancy and Finance, 2(1), 71-83.

Non-Refereed Journals

  • Wilson, K., & Kuruppuarachchi, R. (2023). The Impact of Financial Literacy on Investment Decisions among the Households in Gampaha District. Journal of SACFIRE, 3(1), 37-53.
  • Fernando, W., & Kuruppuarachchi, Y. (2021). Financial Well-Being of Merine Fishermen: A Study in Mahawewa Fishing Zonal. Journal of ARSYM, 2(1), 16-27.
  • Sewwandi, G., & Kuruppuarachchi, Y. (2021). Impact of Micro Finance on Financial Performance SMEs: With Special Reference to Kurunegala District in Sri Lanka. Journal of ARSYM, 2(1), 184-195.

International Conference Proceedings

  • Senewirathne, W., Weerasekara, C., Nilwala, W., Silva, G., Kuruppuarachchi, Y., Gunasekara, R., & Nisansala, D. (2021). Potentiality to Achieve Financial Well-Being through Financial Literacy among Employees in Public Sector Entrepreneurs in Sri Lanka. 3rd International Research Symposium on Social Science and Humanities (IRSSSH) 2020. National Center for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences.
  • Senewirathne, W., Hapugoda, J., & Kuruppuarachchi, Y. (2018). Impact of Financial Socialization Agents towards Financial Literacy among Public in Sri Lanka. Wayamba University International Conference (WINK). Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.

Local Conference Proceedings

  • Jayapala, R., & Kuruppuarachchi, R. (2024). The Acceptance of Cloud-based Accounting Developments by Accounting Professionals: With Special Reference to Approved Audit Firms for Statutaru Audis in Sri Lankan Listed Companies. 10th Symposium in Accountancy and Finance Research – SACFIRE 2024 (pp. 2-6). Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Jayasinghe, J., & Kuruppuarachchi, R. (2024). The Impact of Corporate Income Tax Rate Changes on Financial Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanks: Special Reference in Puttalam District. 10th Symposium in Accountancy and Finance Research – SACFIRE 2024 (pp. 7-9). Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Rathnasiri, S., & Kuruppuarachchi, R. (2024). The Impact of Financial Literacy on Household Financial Well-being: Special Reference to Semi-urban Areas in Anuradhapura District. 7th Annual Research Symposium in Management – ARSYM 2024 (pp. 188-192). Faculty of Business Studies & Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Samarathunga, S., & Kuruppuarachchi, R. (2024). Factors Affecting Investment Decisions in ETF/EPF Funds among Retired Workers from BOI Workers in Kandy: Special Case of Specific Company Located in Kandy BOI Premises. 10th Symposium in Accountancy and Finance Research – SACFIRE 2024 (pp. 55-58). Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Siriwardhana, H., & Kuruppuarachchi, R. (2024). The Relationship Between ERP System and Supply Chain Management Performance of Food, Beverage and Tobacco Companies in Sri Lanka. 7th Annual Research Symposium in Management – ARSYM 2024 (pp. 13-15). Faculty of Business Studies & Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Wijerathna, N., & Kuruppuarachchi, R. (2024). Distribution of Indirect Taxation on Consumption: Special Reference to Puttalam District. 10th Symposium in Accountancy and Finance Research – SACFIRE 2024 (pp. 10-13). Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Silva, W., & Kuruppuarachchi, R. (2024). Effect of Mobile Banking on Customer Satisfaction in Commercial Banks in Gampaha District, Sri Lanka. 10th Symposium of Accountancy and Finance Research – SACFIRE 2024 (pp. 101-105). Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Bandara, S., & Kuruppuarachchi, Y. (2023). The Impact of Micro Finance Services on the Living Standard of People in Kurunegala District. 9th Symposium of Accounting and Finance Researches. Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Wilson , K., & Kuruppuarachchi , Y. (2023). The Impact of Financial Literacy on Investment Decisions among the Households in Gampaha District. 9th Symposium of Accounting and Finance Researches. Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Roshel , G., & Kuruppuarachchi , Y. (2023). Factors Influencing Internal Auditors’ Fraud Detection Capabilities. 9th Symposium of Accounting and Finance Researches. Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Cooray, B., & Kuruppuarachchi, Y. (2023). The Effect of Capital Structure on Financial Distress of Listed Companies in Sri Lanka. 6th Annual Research Symposium in Management. Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Pathiraja, H., & Kuruppuarachchi, Y. (2023). Examination of non-performing loans in finance companies in Colombo District. 6th Annual Research Symposium in Management. Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Chandrasiri, R., & Kuruppuarachchi, Y. (2022). The Association between Corporate Social Responsibility and Financial Performance: with Special Reference to the Public Quoted Companies listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange. 8th Symposium of Accounting and Finance Researches (pp. 75-79). Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Dissanayaka, D., & Kuruppuarachchi, Y. (2022). How Accounts Receivables Management Effect the Profitability of Capital Goods Companies in Sri Lanka. 5th Annual Research Symposium in Management (pp. 65-68). Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.