Prof. A H N Kariyawasam

Prof. A H N Kariyawasam

2B8A4326

 

Prof. A. Harendra N. Kariyawasam

Professor in Accounting

B.Sc. Management (Public) (Special) (SJP); M.Com (Kelaniya); PhD (Management) (Malaysia); MAAT; Dip.in FM.(India)

 

Contact Details

Tel: 0777315396

Email: harendrak@sjp.ac.lk

 

Current Positions

  • Present Head of the Department of Accounting.
  • Director of the Accelerating Higher Education Expansion & Development (AHEAD) programme, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  • Member of Board of Directors of Lanka Sathosa Ltd.
  • Member of the Director Board of National School of Business Management Ltd.
  • Board Member of the Cost and Management Accounting Standards Board (CMASB) of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (CMA).
  • ‘Member of the Board of Management of the Postgraduate Institute of Archaeology, University of Kelaniya

 

Teaching Interests

  • Financial Accounting.

Research Interests

  • Financial Accounting.
  • Management Accounting.

Research Publications/Presentations

2020

  • Uthpala GKH & Kariyawasam AHN 2020, ‘Forensic Accounting Education in Sri Lanka: A Survey on Accounting Practitioners’ and Educators’ Opinions’, International Journal Of Innovative Research And Knowledge, vol. 5, no. 1.

2019

 

  • Kariyawasam AHN 2019, ‘Analyzing the Impact of Financial Ratios on Company’s Financial Performance’, International Journal of Management Excellence, vol. 13, no. 1, pp. 1898-1903.

 

 

 

  • Kariyawasam AHN 2019, ‘Analyzing the impact of cloud-based accounting on business performance of SMEs’, Proceedings of the International Trade & Academic Research Conference (ITARC), Holiday Inn, London-Kensington.

 

2018

  • Kariyawasam AHN 2018, ‘A Study of Cost and Management Accounting Practices in Sri Lanka’s Manufacturing Industry’, International Journal of Recent Advances in Multidisciplinary Research, vol. 5, no. 3, pp. 3632-3634.

https://scholar.google.com/citations?view_op=view_citation&hl=en&user=BTRIaqYAAAAJ&citation_for_view=BTRIaqYAAAAJ:3fE2CSJIrl8C

 

2017

 

2016

 

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

  • Kariyawasam AHN 2013, ‘Factors affecting the adoption of internet banking among Sri Lankan Customers’, Proceedings of the International Conference on Marketing, Challenging Environment, Galadari Hotel, Colombo.

 

Books and Chapters

2019

  • Published ‘Wurtheeya Saha Wenath Wibhaga Sandaha Ginumkaranaya Parisheelaka Athpotha’ – Part 01, Part 02, Part 03 & Part 04 in 2019.

2017

  • Published ‘G. C. E. O/L Grade 10 – Wyapara ha GinumKarana Adyayanaya’ book withcollaboration of Professor Jagath Bandaranayaka in 2017.

2016

  • Published ‘Waradi Niwaradi Kireem’ book in 2016.

 

Workshops and Training Programmes

  • “Understanding & working effectively with all personality types” organized by the SIM Professional Development Institute, Singapore.
  • “Activity based Costing & Activity based Management” organized by the SIM Professional Development Institute, Singapore.
  • Staff Development Programme by OUM International of Open University, Malaysia.
  • Summer programme of National Sun Y at-Sen University, Taiwan.
  • Workshop on use of modern methodologies in teaching & research, organized by the Staff Development Centre, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  • Workshop on Leadership Excellence & Personality Development, organized by the Staff Development Centre, University of Sri Jayewardenepura.
  • Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE), in University of Colombo.

Contribution to the University

  • Guided the Department of Accounting to obtain an ‘A’ in the Quality Assurance Circle conducted in January, 2019.
  • Co-Chair of the Accreditation sub-committee, Standard No. 12 (Teaching Effectiveness).
  • Member of the Board of Studies, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce (FMSC).
  • Member of the Curriculum Review and Development Committee from 2016.
  • Vice President of the Buddhist Society of the University from 2016.
  • Professional Counselor under the FMSC Students Mentoring Programme & Students Support Centre.
  • Acting Dean of the FMSC from 19.12.2017 to 31.12.2017.
  • Coordinator of the Staff Development Programme, FMSC from 03.06.2015 to 04.07.2017.
  • Person in Charge (PIC) in the “Introduce methods to sustain activities & practice (IRQUE Project).
  • Committee Member of the Senior Common Room & Welfare Society.
  • Coordinator of the Accounting and Financial Management Association (AFMA), the students’ body of the Department for several years.
  • Subject Coordinator of Financial Accounting (in the common program) in 2008 and 2010.
  • Subject Coordinator of Cost & Management Accounting (in the common program) in 2008.
  • Engaged in developing course manuals for ACC 1401: Financial Accounting, ACC 1320: Financial Accounting and ACC 1302: Cost and Management Accounting.

 

Contribution to the National Education

  • Editor for Bachelor of Technology Honours in Engineering CVM5401 (Colombo Regional Centre), Open University of Sri Lanka with effect from 01.08.2019 to 28.02.2020.
  • Member of the council of the Institute of Certified Management Accountants (CMA) from 2016 to 2019 and from 2019 to 2021.
  • Member to the PhD in Management Programme Review Panel of National School of Business Management Ltd with effect from 16.01.2020.
  • Chief Examiner of the G. C. E. (Advanced Level) examination evaluation board for Accounting subject since year 2000.
  • Re-scrutiny Examiner of the G. C. E. (Advanced Level) examination evaluation board for Accounting subject since year 2000.
  • Member of controlling marking panel since 2010.
  • Co-controller of the G. C. E. (Advanced Level) examination evaluation board since year 2012.
  • Resource person in various teacher training seminars, student seminars and workshops organized by Department of Accounting, National Institute of Education (NIE), Zonal Education Offices, Schools, ICASL and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).
  • Resource person in model paper discussion videos on G. C. E. (Advanced Level) examination & introductory discussion videos on G. C. E. (Advanced Level) examination new syllabus which are available on University of Sri Jayewardenepura YouTube Channel.
  • Conducted two programmes on ‘Tips for Successful Exam Preparation’ and on ‘Work smart. Dream big. Never give up!’ topics which were delivered through videos.