Mrs. GKN Priyadarshani

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

Mrs. GKN Priyadarshani

Senior Lecturer – Grade II

Academic Qualifications

  • Reading for Ph.D., Management and Science University, Malaysia
  • Master of Business Administration (Merit Pass), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • M.Sc. in Applied Finance, University of Sri Jayewadenepura
  • B.Sc.(Special) Degree in Accountancy and Business Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

Professional Qualifications

  • Passed Finalist of Certified Management Accountant of Sri Lanka (CMA)
  • Completed Intermediate Level Examination of Institute of Charted Accountants of Sri Lanka (ICASL)

Administrative contributions

  • Coordinator of Certified Management Accountant of Sri Lanka (CMA) from 2015- present
  • Secretary of the Department from December 2013 to December 2015
  • Editor of the Annual Newsletter -2018 publish by the Department of Accountancy, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  • Faculty representative to the Library Committee, Main Library, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • Academic Advisor of Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • Assistant Editor, Journal of Accountancy and Finance, Volume 3, Volume 4 & Volume 8, Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies & Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  • Editorial Board Member , Journal of Accountancy and Finance ,Volume 02, Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Business Studies & Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

Teaching Interests

  • Financial Management
  • Corporate Finance
  • Financial Statement Analysis

Research Interests

  • Corporate Finance
  • Behavioral Finance

Research Publications

International Refereed Journals & International Conference Proceedings

  1. Priyadarshani GKN and Jayendrika WADK, “Impact of dividend policy on share price volatility of companies listed in Colombo Stock Exchange” Proceedings of 3rd International Research Symposium (IRSYRUSL -2015) ISSN 2235-9710, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka
  2. Jayendrika WADK and Priyadarshani GKN, “Dose the impact of liquidity and leverage on dividend policy vary with the sector?”, Proceedings of 2nd Wayamba International Conference (Winc -2016) ISBN 978-955-4079-53-9, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  3. Priyadarshani GKN, Priyadarshanie WAN and Gunarathne UGVDD (2019) Ownership Structure, Ownership Concentration and Dividend Policy: Evidence from Colombo Stock Exchange. Proceedings of the 4th Interdisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers (ICMR) 2019 the Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

Local Refereed Journals & Local Conference Proceedings

  1. Madushani BGK, Priyadarshani GKN, “Association Between Companies’ Attributes and Disclosure Score of Listed Manufacturing Companies in Colombo Stock Exchange” , 1st Symposium of Accounting and Finance Researches (SACFIRE -2015), Department of Accountancy, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  2. Dissanayake DMD, Priyadarshani GKN, “The Effect of Capital Structure on Profitability with Special Reference to Quoted Companies in Colombo Stock Exchange” , 2rd Symposium of Accounting and Finance Researches (SACFIRE -2016), Department of Accountancy, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  3. Udayanga HMM, Priyadarshani GKN, “Impact of Working Capital Management on Profitability of Manufacturing Companies Listed in Colombo Stock Exchange” , 2rd Symposium of Accounting and Finance Researches (SACFIRE -2016), Department of Accountancy, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  4. Ranasinghe HKM, Priyadarshani GKN, “Impact of interest rate spread and its components on the financial performance of commercial banks in Sri Lanka” , 3rd Symposium of Accounting and Finance Researches (SACFIRE -2017), ISSN: 2579-1737, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  5. Perera GHMDN, Priyadarshani GKN, “Impact of Inventory management on financial performance of the listed manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka”, 3rd Symposium of Accounting and Finance Researches (SACFIRE -2017), ISSN: 2579-1737, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  6. Rajapaksha RMAR, Priyadarshani GKN, “Credit risk management on profitability of commercial banks in Sri Lanka”, Proceedings of 1st Annual Research Symposium in Management (ARSYM 2017), ISSN 2579-1648, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  7. Bilal, MRM, Priyadarshani, GKN, “An Evaluation of unit trust industry in Sri Lanka, Proceedings of 2nd Annual Research Symposium in Management (ARSYM 2018), ISSN 2579-1648, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  8. Peiris, WND, Priyadarshani GKN, “Corporate board heterogeneity and firm financial performance of the diversified holding sector in Sri Lanka”, Proceedings of 2nd  Annual Research Symposium in Management (ARSYM 2018), ISSN 2579-1648, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
  9. Dulanjali HMA, Priyadarshani GKN, “Impact of Related Party Transactions on Financial Performance of Manufacturing Firms in Sri Lanka” , 4th Symposium of Accounting and Finance Researches (SACFIRE -2018), Department of Accountancy, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  10. Abeyrathne SGNA, Priyadarshani GKN, “Determinants of Financial Literacy of Undergraduates; Evidence from Public Sector Universities in Sri Lanka ” , 4th   Symposium of Accounting and Finance Researches (SACFIRE -2018), Department of Accountancy, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  11. Aathika MNF, Priyadarshani GKN, “Impact of working Capital Management on Shareholder Wealth of Companies Listed in Colombo Stock Exchange” , 4th Symposium of Accounting and Finance Researches (SACFIRE -2018), Department of Accountancy, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka
  12. Kumara KDDP, Priyadarshani GKN, (2019). Impact of Capital Structure on Financial Performance of Manufacturing Companies, listed in Colombo Stock Exchange. Proceedings of 5th Symposium of Accounting and Finance Researches (SACFIRE – 2019), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 31st July 2019.
  13. Dewanarayana CO, Priyadarshani GKN, (2019). Impact of Free Cash Flow Management on Financial Performance of Listed Companies: Evidence from Colombo Stock Exchange, Proceedings of 5th Symposium of Accounting and Finance Researches (SACFIRE – 2019), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 31st July 2019
  14. Gunathilaka EMGRL, Priyadarshani GKN, (2019). Impact of Company Specific Factors on Stock Return: Evidence from Colombo Stock Exchange. Proceedings of 5th Symposium of Accounting and Finance Researches (SACFIRE – 2019), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 31st July 2019.
  15. Herath HMSS, Priyadarshani GKN, (2019). Impact of Board Characteristics on Dividend Policy: Evidence from Manufacturing Companies Listed in Colombo Stock Exchange. Proceedings of 5th Symposium of Accounting and Finance Researches (SACFIRE – 2019), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 31st July 2019.
  16. Hettiarachchi HAYH, Priyadarshani GKN, (2019). An Empirical Study on Factors Influencing for Attitudes Towards Credit Card Usage: Evidence from Colombo District. Proceedings of 5th Symposium of Accounting and Finance Researches (SACFIRE – 2019), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 31st July 2019.
  17. Kumara BDAS, Priyadarshani GKN, (2019). Factors Affecting to Individual Tax Pays’ Attitudes Towards Income Tax Payment in Sri Lanka: Evidence from Colombo District. Proceedings of 5th Symposium of Accounting and Finance Researches (SACFIRE – 2019), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, 31st July 2019.
  18. Perera, LTD & Priyadarshani, GKN, The Effect of Board Characteristics On Corporate Financial Leverage: Evidence from Non-Financial Companies Listed in Colombo Stock Exchange. Proceeding of 3rd Annual Research Symposium in Management. 16th October 2020.
  19. Hettiarachchi, HAPM & Priyadarshani, GKN, Factors affecting the End-Users’ acceptance of enterprise resource planning (ERP) system; Evidence from apparel industry in Sri Lanka. Proceeding of Symposium of Accountancy and Finance Researches. 10th November 2020.
  20. Bandara, DMCS & Priyadarshani, GKN, Impact of Capital Structure on Firm Value; Evidence from Manufacturing Companies Listed in Colombo Stock Exchange. Proceeding of Symposium of Accountancy and Finance Researches. 10th November 2020.
  21. Basnayake, RMRT & Priyadarshani, GKN, Impact of Working Capital Management on Shareholders’ Wealth of Listed Manufacturing Companies in the Colombo Stock Exchange. Proceeding of Symposium of Accountancy and Finance Researches. 10th November 2020.
  22. Hansika, WPKB & Priyadarshani, GKN, Impact of Financial Leverage and Operating Leverage on Firm Value: Evidence from Manufacturing Companies Listed on Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka. Proceeding of Symposium of Accountancy and Finance Researches. 10th November 2020.
  23. Kumara, SHACP & Priyadarshani, GKN, Earnings Per Share (EPS), Dividend Per Share (DPS) and the Share Price Behavior; Evidence from Colombo Stock Exchange. Proceeding of Symposium of Accountancy and Finance Researches. 10th November 2020.
  24. Tharika, MVR & Priyadarshani, GKN, Impact of Presidential Elections on the Stock Market Returns in Colombo Stock Exchange. Proceeding of Symposium of Accountancy and Finance Researches. 10th November 2020.
  25. Hewagama, HDK Priyadarshani, GKN & Samarakoon, SMRK, Impact of Easter Sunday Attack on Stock Market Return: Evidence from Tourism Industry in Sri Lanka. Proceeding of Symposium of Accountancy and Finance Researches. 10th November 2020.
  26. Perera, LTD, Wanigasekara, WADKJ & Priyadarshani, GKN, Does board characteristics affects corporate financial leverage? Evidence from non-financial companies listed in Colombo stock exchange, Wayamba Journal of Management, Volume 12, Issue 01,2021.