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Ms. T.D.S.H. Dissanayake

Senior Lecturer

sulochana@mgt.rjt.ac.lk
+94 71 525 2837

Education Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Business Management Finance (Special) Degree – First Class Honour, University of Kelaniya
  • Master of Science in Management – Merit Pass, University of Sri Jayewardenepura
  • Doctor of Philosophy, Queensland University of Technology (QUT – Australia) – Reading

Professional Qualifications

  • Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA – UK)
  • Certified Business Accountant (CA Sri Lanka)
  • Certificate of Teaching in Advantage (QUT, Australia)
  • Certificate of Teaching in Higher Education (Rajarata University of Sri Lanka)
  • Certificate of Global Sustainability (QUT, Australia)
  • Certificate of Engaging Speech for Academics (QUT, Australia)
  • Certificate of Authentic Assessment (QUT, Australia)

Research Interests

  • Sustainability Reporting
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Corporate Governance
  • Earnings Management
  • Auditor Client Compatibility

Appointments

  • Temporary Lecturer (2015, Nov to 2017, Oct)
  • Lecturer (Probationary) (2017, Nov to 2020 Oct)
  • Lecturer Confirmed (2020, Nov to 2022, Oct)
  • Senior Lecturer (2022, Nov to Present)

Publications

-Journal Publication-

  • Dissanayake, S, Dissanayake, D, & Ajward R, (2023). “Whether Corporate Social Responsibility used to Suppress Earnings Management and Could Corporate Governance Mechanisms prevent them? An Empirical Study”, Asian Journal of Accounting Research. http://doi.org/10.1108/AJAR-03-2022-0086.
  • Dissanayake, S., Jayathunga, S & Madushan, T, (2023). “The Working Capital Management on the Firms’ Financial Performance with the Moderating Effect of the Effectiveness of Management Policies: Evidence from Manufacturing Companies Listed in Colombo Stock Exchange”, American J. of Finance and Accounting. https://doi.org/10.1504/AJFA.2022.130375.
  • Dissanayake, D., Dissanayake S, & Ajward R. (2021), ‘Do Attainment discrepancy and Slacks moderate the relationship between board characteristics and level of sustainability discourse?’, Corporate Governance and Sustainability Review. https://doi.org/10.22495/cgsrv5i4p3.
  • Dissanayake, A.D.M, Dissanayake T.D.S.H & Ajward R, (2020), “The influence of sustainability reporting on firms’ financial performance with the moderating role of board independence, empirical evidence from Sri Lankan listed firms”, NSBM Journal of Management. https://nsbmjm.sljol.info/articles/10.4038/nsbmjm.v6i1.50.
  • Dissanayake T.D.S.H, Dissanayake A.D.M & Ajward R., (2019), “Is Sustainability Reporting a Business Strategy for Firm’s Growth Empirical Evidence from Emerging Economy”, Journal of Applied Research of Institute of Chartered Accountants Journal. https://casrilanka.com/casl/images/stories/2019/pdfs/research_journal_2019.pdf.
  • Cooray, N.H.K., Somathilake, H.M.D.N., Wickramasinghe, D.M.J & Dissanayake, T.D.S.H. (2018). Analysis of Cost Control Techniques Used on Building Construction Projects in Sri Lanka. International Journal of Research, 5(23), 909-923. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3311303.
  • Wickramasinghe, D.M.J., Cooray, N.H.K., Dissanayake, T.D.S.H & Somathilake, H.M.D.N., (2018), “How to Impact Information System Increase Efficiency of Small Business In Sri Lankan Rural City areas”, Journal of Business and Management, Volume 20, Issue 3. pp. 61-68. https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3138300.
  • Dissanayake, T.D.S.H, (2017) “Micro Finance services and growth of micro & small-scale industries in Sri Lanka” Journal of Management Matters, Referred Journal of Rajarata University, http://repository.rjt.ac.lk/bitstream/handle/123456789/5021/4.pdf?sequence=1.
  • Cooray, N.H.K, Wickramasinghe, D.M.J & Dissanayake, T.D.S.H, (2017), “Competitive Advantage Through Customer”, International Journal of Social Science and Economic Research. http://repository.rjt.ac.lk/bitstream/handle/123456789/1859/ijsser_02__246%203916-3948%20p.pdf?sequence=1. 
  • Wickramasinghe, D.M.J, Cooray, N.H.K & Dissanayake, T.D.S.H, (2017), “Impact of accounting software for Business Performance”, Imperial Journal of Interdisciplinary Research, 3 (5), https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=3138471.
  • Weerasinghe, W.D.J.D, Fernando, C.P.S.K, Dissanayake, T.D.S.H & Perera, LA.S, (2015) “Short Term IPO Under Pricing”, Referred Journal of Rajarata University, http://repository.rjt.ac.lk/handle/123456789/708. 

-Conference and Symposium Publication-

  • Dissanayake, S. (2022). “The impact of Corporate Governance on Earnings Management of Non-Financial listed firms in Sri Lanka”, 3rd Multi-disciplinary International Conference 2022: Contemporary Issues In Education, Ajkeenkya D Y Patil University.
  • Jayawardena, J.M.L.K., Dissanayake, TDSH., (2022). Does Sustainability Reporting Can Be Used As a Strategy To Increase Firm’s Growth? Evidence From Non-Financial Companies Listed on Colombo Stock Exchange, 1st International Research Symposium on Management (IRSM), http://repository.rjt.ac.lk/handle/123456789/5212.
  • Lakmali. N, Dissanayake, S. (2022), “Impact of macroeconomic indicators on the share price in Sri Lanka; Evidence from the banking sector in Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE)”, 1st International Research Symposium on Management (IRSM),
    http://repository.rjt.ac.lk/bitstream/handle/123456789/5220/12.pdf?sequence=1.
  • Aloka, T, Dissanayake, S. (2022), “The Impact of the Quality of Internal Control System on the Real Earning Management: Evidence from Emerging Context”, 1st International Research Symposium on Management (IRSM),
    http://repository.rjt.ac.lk/bitstream/handle/123456789/5234/26.pdf?sequence=1.
  • Rathnayaka, R.M.D.C; Dissanayake, T.D.S.H. (2021). “Is Microfinance a Tool for Empowering Women Entrepreneurs?”, 4th National Research Symposium on Management (NRSM), http://repository.rjt.ac.lk/handle/123456789/3129.
  • Lakmali, K.H., Disanayake, T.D.S.H. (2021), “Impact of Loan Portfolio Diversification on Financial Performance of Banks: Evidence from Banking Sector in Sri Lanka”, 4th National Research Symposium on Management (NRSM), http://repository.rjt.ac.lk/handle/123456789/3126.
  • Herath, N.T.K., Dissanayake, T.D.S.H. (2021), “The Impact of Dividend Policy on Shareholders’ Wealth: An Empirical Evidence from Diversified Firms in Colombo Stock Exchange”, 4th National Research Symposium on Management (NRSM), http://repository.rjt.ac.lk/handle/123456789/3143.
  • Dissanayake ADM, Dissanayake TDSH & Ajward R., (2019). “The Influence of Board Governance Characteristics on the Level of Sustainability Disclosure”, 7th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University
  • Dissanayake TDSH & Ajward R., (2019), “Whether Corporate Social Responsibility is Used to Cover-up Earnings”, 12th International Research Conference. http://ir.kdu.ac.lk/bitstream/handle/345/2139/mgt011.pdf?sequence=3.
  • Dissanayake ADM, Dissanayake TDSH, (2019), “Impact of selected board characteristics on firm performances of listed manufacturing firms in Sri Lanka”, International Conference on Business Management and Economics, Moratuwa University, http://dl.lib.mrt.ac.lk/handle/123/14753.
  • Madushan, A.M.T.,  Dissanayake, T.D.S.H. (2019). “Association between Working Capital Management and Financial Performance: Moderating Effect of Management Policies”, International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI), http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/21357.
  • Dissanayake, D, Dissanayake, TDSH, Ajward, R, (2019) “Does board independence moderate the association between sustainability reporting on performance Empirical Evidence from Sri Lankan Non-Financial Listed Firms”, International Conference on Business Innovation (ICOBI), https://nspace.nsbm.ac.lk/items/8543db40-45ac-410a-930c-1a6999dccf61.
  • Perera, K.M.P., Dissanayake, T.D.S.H. (2019). “Does Corporate Governance Moderates the Effect of Firm Size on Capital Structure Choices? A Study Based on Listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka”, International Conference on Business and Information (ICBI), http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/21377.
  • Dissanayake, TDSH & Palihena, PDNK, (2016). “Relationship between Capital Structure and Firm Performance”, 3rd International Research Symposium at Rajarata University, http://repository.rjt.ac.lk/bitstream/handle/123456789/950/285-291.pdf?sequence=1.
  • Dissanayake, TDSH & Fernando, CPSK, (2016). “Determinants of Capital Structure”, 3rd International Research Symposium at Rajarata University, http://repository.rjt.ac.lk/bitstream/handle/123456789/955/362.pdf?sequence=1.

-Book Publication-

  • Base for Company Accounting – Sinhala Medium – ISBN 978-955-43119-2-3
    Valuation Techniques & Appraising Possible Outcomes – English Medium – ISBN 978-955-0229-34-5

-Emerging Schoolar Colloquiums-

  • Presented PhD study in HDR Colloquium, School of Accountancy, Business & Law, Queensland University of Technology, 2023.
  • Presented Early Scholar Colloquium, A-CSEAR Conference 2023

-Newspaper Articles-

  • Dissanayake, S., Samarathunga, M., Dissanayake, D., Ajward, R., (2022). “Undial and Hawala: Is the risk worth taking?” The Island, 9th May 2022. https://island.lk/undial-and-hawala-is-the-risk-worth-taking/
  • Dissanayake, S., Dissanayake, D., Ajward, R., (2022). “Sustainability reporting as a business strategy for a firms’ growth”, Ceylon Today, 8th May 2022. https://ceylontoday.lk/2022/05/07/sustainability-reporting-as-a-business-strategy-for-a-firms-growth/

Ongoing Research

  • Engineering CEO and Corporate Risk Taking
  • Engineer CEOs and Corporate Investment Efficiency
  • Do Benevolent Directors Influence Corporate Earnings Persistence?