Ms. EAIN Ediriweera

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

Ms. E. A. Indunil Nelunika Ediriweera

Lecturer

Academic Qualifications

  • Master of Science in Financial Mathematics, University of Moratuwa (2020)
  • Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and Business Finance (Special), (1st Class Honours), Wayamba University of Sri Lanka (2011)

Professional Qualifications

  • Intermediate Level – Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (2008-2009)

Awards

  • CMA Gold Medal for the best performance of the Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and Business Finance Degree in the Department of Accountancy and Business Finance
  • Outstanding Best Paper Award at 1st Annual International Undergraduate Finance Research Conference of Sri Lanka (IUFRC 2021)

Other Positions

  • Coordinator – Internship Programme (2018 – Today)
  • Coordinator – External Affairs (2019 – 2022)
  • Coordinator/Member – Degree Development Committee (2020 – Today)
  • Sub-coordinator – Activity 02 – AHEAD ELTA-ELSE Project funded by World Bank (2022 – Today)
  • Academic Coordinator – Higher Diploma in Personal Financial Management (2020 – Today)
  • Academic Advisor – Level 3 & 4 undergraduates of the Department (2018 – Today)
  • Mentor – Level 1 undergraduates of the faculty (2018 – Today)
  • Board Member – Board of Study of Certificate, Diploma and External Degree (2022 – Today)
  • Assistant Editor – Journal of Accountancy and Finance – Volume 10
  • Organizing Committee Member – Symposium of Accountancy and Finance Research (2018 – 2022)
  • Organizing Committee Member – Annual Research Symposium in Management (2018 – 2022)
  • Conference Secretary – Symposium of Accountancy & Finance Research (2019)
  • Academic Advisor – Sri Lankan MBA students of Keisie International University Inc. USA (2019 – Today)

Membership of Associations

  • Member of Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists
  • Member of Sri Lanka Finance Association
  • Member of Sri Lanka Professional Psychological Counsellors' Association

Scholarships

  • Mahapola Trust Fund/ Mahapola Scholarship Programme – For Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and Finance (Special) Degree, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya.
  • Ceylon Petroleum Corporation/ University Scholarship Programme for Outstanding Students - Bachelor of Science in Accountancy and Finance (Special) Degree, Faculty of Business Studies and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, Kuliyapitiya.

Research Publications

Journal Publication

Ediriweera, E. A. I. N., & Dissanayake, A. R., 2022. Economic Factors and Stock Market Performance: Sri Lankan Context. Economics, 11(03), pp. 117-127.

Ediriweera, E. A. I. N., Liyanage, E. E., Ratnapala, R. M. D. K., 2021. Behavioral Biases and the Investment Decisions of Equity Investors: Evidence from Sri Lanka. Journal of Accountancy and Finance, 08(02), pp. 83-100.

Dissanayaka, D.M.N.D., Ediriweera, E.A.I.N., & Rathnayake, R.M.T.N., 2021. Impact Of Technology Readiness, Internet Self-Efficacy, And Computing Experience on Employability Among Professional Accounting Students. Journal of SACFIRE, 1(1).

Wewala, W.W.N.R., & Ediriweera, E.A.I.N., 2021. Comparison Of Financial Literacy Impact on Retirement Planning Decisions Among Public and Private Sector Workers In Sri Lanka. Journal of SACFIRE, 1(1).

Polpitiya, R. M. T. K., Perera, D. A. M. & Ediriweera, E. A. I. N., 2019. Impact of Perceived Value on Customer Satisfaction and Continuance Intention of Credit Card Usage. International Journal of Corporate Management, 01(02), pp. 111-126.

Konara, K. M. N., Ediriweera, E. A. I. N. & Perera, D. A. M., 2019. Impact of Extended Marketing Mix on Customer Satisfaction in State Banking Sector. International Journal of Corporate Management, 02(01), pp. 96-110.

National / International Conferences – Published as full papers

Batagoda, B. A. D. C. T., Ediriweera, E. A. I. N. & Deshika, N. P. T., 2019. Empirical Study on Determinants of Profitability of Listed Commercial Banks in Sri Lanka. Oluvil, 8th Annual International Research Conference, South-eastern University of Sri Lanka, pp. 156-162.

Ediriweera, E. A. I. N. & Herath, H. M. C., 2021. Does Financial Literacy Upgrade the Retirement Readiness and Living Standards of Farmers in Sri Lanka? 1st Annual International Undergraduate Finance Research Conference of Sri Lanka (IUFRC) – 2021, Sri Lanka Finance Association.

National / International Conferences – Published in abstract form

Rajapaksha, K. N. S., Ediriweera, E. A. I. N. & Deshika, N. P. T., 2019. Study on the Impact of Debt Recovery Strategies Used by Micro Finance Institutions: Evidence from Sabaragamuwa Province. Belihuloya, 7th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, p. 25.

Dayarathne, S. G. M. L. & Ediriweera, E. A. I. N., 2020. Do Gold Prices Deteriorate Stock Market Performance? Kuliyapitiya, 6th Symposium of Accounting and Finance Research, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, p. 65.

Ediriweera, E. A. I. N. & Deshika, N. P. T., 2020. Empirical Study on Factors Influencing Inflationary Condition in Sri Lanka: Orthodox Streamlining of Influential Factors. Goa, 2nd International Conference on Economics and Finance, Department of Economics, K.K. Birla Goa Campus, p. 48.

Jayasooriya, J. A. D. I. & Ediriweera, E. A. I. N., 2020. What Factors Cause to Deviate the Entrepreneurial Intention among Undergraduates? Kuliyapitiya, 6th Symposium of Accounting and Finance Research, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, p. 14.

Prasanna, H. K. G. T. & Ediriweera, E. A. I. N., 2020. Impact of Perceived Value among Apple and Other Brands Customers towards Their Buying Behavior. Kuliyapitiya, 6th Symposium of Accounting and Finance Research Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, p. 16.

Dissanayaka, D. M. N. D., & Ediriweera, E. A. I. N., 2021. Impact of Technology Readiness, Internet Self-efficacy, and Computing Experience on Career Development among Professional Accounting Students, Kuliyapitiya, 7th Symposium of Accounting and Finance Research, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, p. 07.

Jayasekara, J. G. A. V. S., & Ediriweera, E. A. I. N., 2021. Impact of Information Technology on Organizational Performance among SMEs in Gampaha District, Kuliyapitiya, 7th Symposium of Accounting and Finance Research, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, p. 08.

Wewala, W. W. N. R. & Ediriweera, E. A. I. N., 2021. Does Financial Literacy Impact on Retirement Planning Decisions among Government and Private Sector Workers in Sri Lanka? Kuliyapitiya, 7th Symposium of Accounting and Finance Research, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, p. 28.

Liyanage, E. E., & Ediriweera, E. A. I. N., 2021. Factors Influencing Equity Investors Behaviour, Kuliyapitiya, 7th Symposium of Accounting and Finance Research, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, p. 29.

Chapters Recognized Publishers

Ediriweera, E. A. I. N. & Deshika, N. P. T., 2021. Factors Influencing Inflationary Condition in Sri Lanka: Orthodox Streamlining of Influential Factors. In: A. K. Mishra, V. Arunachalam & D. Patnaik, eds. Critical Perspectives on Emerging Economies. Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG, pp. 41-56.

Chapters by Other Publishers

Ediriweera, E. A. I. N., 2019. Moving from Teaching to Learning: Effectiveness of Student-Centered Learning in Mass Lectures Concept. In: U. K. Jayasinhe-Madalige & A. Jayaweera, eds. Development of Career & Teaching-Learning Environment in Higher Education Concepts and Application. Kuliyapitiya: Staff Development Center Wayamba University of Sri Lanka, pp. 38-51.

Feature Articles

Ediriweera, E. A. I. N., Perera, D. A. M., 2022. Navigating Local Businesses During Pandemic. InSearch Journal, 14(01), pp. 13-14.