The Department of Accountancy and Finance at the Faculty of Management Studies, Rajarata University of Sri Lanka is a well-established academic department dedicated to providing quality education in the fields of accountancy and finance.
The department’s research interests are primarily focused on the areas of accounting and finance. The faculty members of the department have been actively engaged in research activities, publishing their findings in local and international journals, presenting papers at academic conferences, and participating in collaborative research projects with other institutions in local and foreign.
The research conducted by the department covers a broad range of topics, including financial reporting, management accounting, auditing and assurance, taxation, financial management, risk management, investment analysis, corporate governance and ethics issues, financial analysis and valuation, capital market and investment, financial market and institutions, international finance and accounting, behavioural finance and corporate finance. The department’s research also extends to areas such as environmental accounting, social responsibility accounting, accounting history, blockchain technology in accounting and finance, integrate reporting and forensic accounting.
The department’s research output has been recognized both locally and internationally, with many of its department members receiving awards and accolades for their research contributions. The department has also received funding from various sources to support its research activities, including government grants, industry partnerships, and international collaborations.
