Prof  N. Rajeshwaran

Full Name: Nadarajah Rajeshwaran
Permanent Address: 43/121, Koolavady Road, Batticaloa.
Official Address: Department of Commerce, Eastern University, Chenkalady, 30350, Sri Lanka 
Academic Position: Professor in Accounting and Finance

Academic Qualifications:

• Ph.D. (Environmental Accounting), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• MSc Management (Specialization in Accountancy), University of Sri Jayewardanapura, Sri Lanka
• Bachelor of Commerce (Hon), Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. (First Class)

Professional Qualifications:

• HNDA (Higher National Diploma in Accountancy)
• Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education, Batticaloa, Sri Lanka. 2002 - 2008
• CTHE (Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. 2007 – 2008

Nationality : Sri Lankan
Date of Birth : 28th November 1980
Gender : Male
Marital Status : Married

Journal

1. Jeyarajah S. and Rajeshwaran N. (2011), Sustainable Housing Development for Urban Poor in the Batticaloa district Special study to Manmunai North DS division, Mentor The Journal of Business Studies, Vol 1, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
2. Rajeshwaran N. and Ranjani R.P.C. (2014), An investigation of voluntary environmental reporting practices of Sri Lankan listed companies, Colombo Journal of Multi-Disciplinary Research, Vol.1, No.2, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo.
3. Rajeshwaran N. and Kennedy F. B. (2015), The Emerging Radical Change in Consumer Culture: Credit Card Use and Compulsive Buying Tendencies among Staff Grade Officers, Mentor The Journal of Business Studies, Vol 1, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
4. Rajeshwaran N. (2019), Dynamic Relationship between Macroeconomic Variables and Stock Returns: Empirical Evidence in Case of Sri Lanka, Mentor The Journal of Business Studies, Vol 3, Issue 1, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
5. Umayangana, E. K. and Rajeshwaran, N. (2020), Taxpayers’ Perception towards Tax Non-Compliance in Kalutara District, Vol. 4, No. 1, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
6. Hewage, M. M. and Rajeshwaran, N. (2020), Nexus between Quality of Smartphone Online Banking Application and Customer Retention, Journal of Information Systems & Information Technology (JISIT), Vol. 5 No. 1, Faculty of Management and Commerce South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
7. Rajeshwaran, N. (2020), The Impact of Behavioural Factors on Investment Decision Making and Performance of CSE Investors in Eastern Province of Sri Lanka, Vol. 8. No. 1, Sri Lanka Journal of Economic Research (SLJER), Sri Lanka Forum of University Economists (SLFUE)
8. Tharshini, Y. and Rajeshwaran, N. (2020), An Empirical Examination of Customer Perception on Virtual Banking Services of Commercial Banks in Trincomalee District, The Sri Lankan Journal of Banking and Finance (SLJBF), Vol 4. No. 1 Department of Banking and Finance, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
9. Jegatheesparan, K and Rajeshwaran, N. (2020). Factors Influencing on Customer Usage of Online Banking: From the Perspective of Technology Acceptance and Theory of Reasoned Action Models, SEUSL Journal of Marketing, Vol. 5, No. 2, Faculty of Management and Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
10. Premarathne, D. S., Rajeshwaran, N. and Umayangana, E. K. (2021) Determinants of Adoption of Cloud-Based Accounting: A Paradigm Shift in Sri Lanka, Asian Journal of Management Studies (AJMS), Vol. 1, No.1 Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
11. Waidyarathna, C. M. and Rajeshwaran, N. (2021). Responses of Share Returns to Macroeconomic News: An Empirical Examination of Bank, Finance and Insurance industry in Sri Lanka, International Journal of Accountancy (IJA), Vol. 1, No.1, University of Kelaniya.
12. Ranganath G. D. M. and Rajeshwaran, N. (2022). Quality of Accounting Information Systems and Organizational Effectiveness in an Emerging Country, SMART Journal of Business Management Studies (Indexed Journal at Web of Science), Volume 18, Issue 1, Scientific Management and Advanced Research Trust (SMART), Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamilnadu, India

Full research paper in National and International Research Conference

1. Rajeshwaran N. and Gunawardana K. D. (2009), An Empirical Investigation of the Security Controls of Computerized Accounting Information Systems (CAIS) in the selected listed companies in Sri Lanka, 6th International Conference on Business Management ICBM, University of Sri Jayawardenapura.
2. Rajeshwaran N. and Andrew A. (2009), Necessity of Environmental Accounting: A Small Business Case, International Research Conference on Management and Finance, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka. 
3. Jeyarajah S., Rajeshwaran N., Prapakaran and T. Balendren S. (2009), Strategic approach to improve the poor housing settlements in the Batticaloa city, The 8th Annual Research Session, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
4. Paranthaman T. and Rajeshwaran N. (2010) Contribution of Livelihood Programme of Oxfam Australia to uplift quality of life of people in the Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka, International Conference on Management Practices for Sustainable Growth, Annamali University, India.
5. Kanagasigam V. and Rajeshwaran N. (2010) A study on Employment and Training Needs after ethnic war in Eastern Sri Lanka, International Conference on Management Practices for Sustainable Growth, Annamali University, India.
6. Tharmini K. and Rajeshwaran N. (2011), A study on the level of Working Capital Management practices adopted by Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) in Manmunai North divisional secretariat division, at the 10th Annual Research Session, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
7. Rajeshwaran N. and R. P. C. Ranjani (2013), Sri Lankan Corporate Voluntary Environmental Reporting Practices, 10th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM), Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
8. Rajeshwaran N. and R. P. C. Ranjani (2014), Managers’ perceptions of stakeholder and purpose of response towards corporate environmental disclosure in Sri Lanka, 11th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM), Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
9. Rajeshwaran N. and R. P. C. Ranjani (2015), Linking Stakeholder Behaviour with Disclosing Strategies of Environmental Sensitivity Companies, 12th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM), Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.
10. Sujenthini S. and Rajeshwaran. N. (2016), Determinants of social and environmental disclosures in Sri Lankan listed companies, 5th Annual International Research Conference- 2016, Faculty of Management and Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
11. Maduwanthi S.A.K and Rajeshwaran N. (2018), Determinants of Usage of ATM of Private Banks in Puttalam District, 15th International Conference on Business Management ICBM, University of Sri Jayawardenapura,

Abstract in National and International Research Conference

1. Rajeshwaran N. (2006), A Survey to Formulate Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Resettlement Plan for Tsunami Affected Area’s in Manmunai North D.S. Division, Undergraduate Research Forum URF, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
2. Rajeshwaran N. and Gunawardana K. D. (2009), Information Systems (CIS) in the Selected Listed Companies in Sri Lanka, 15th Americas Conference on Information Systems (AMCIS), 2009 Proceedings. Paper 53. Online available at: http://aisel.aisnet.org/amcis2009/53
3. Rajeshwaran N. and Kennedy F. B. (2010), Impact of credit card usage on compulsive buying behaviour of professional job holders, International Conference on Business and Information 2010, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka
4. Paranthaman T. and Rajeshwaran N. (2010), Sustainable development of brick industry at Eravur Pattu divisional secretariat division in the Batticaloa district, The 9th Annual Research Session, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
5. Rajeshwaran N. and Kanagasigam V. (2010), An Assesment of Human Resource After Ethnic War in Eastern Sri Lanka, The 9th Annual Research Session, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
6. Ahila K. and Rajeshwaran N. (2012), A study on level of Management Accounting Practice in Project Management of Eastern Provincial Council, 1st Annual Research Conference, Faculty of Management and Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka.
7. Rajeshwaran N. and R. P. C. Ranjani (2013), An investigation of voluntary environmental reporting practices of Sri Lankan listed companies, Annual Academic Sessions- 2013, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo.
8. Rajeshwaran N. (2013), An Empirical Examination of Perceived Threats to Computerized Accounting Information Systems in Batticaloa District, International Conference, Institute of Human Resource Advancement, University of Colombo.
9. Rajeshwaran N. and R. P. C. Ranjani (2014), Motivations of Sri Lankan Public Limited Companies for Reporting Environmental Information, Winc 2014 Wayamba International Conference, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka.
10. Rajeshwaran N. and R. P. C. Ranjani (2014), An assessment of managing stakeholders’ interest on environmental disclosure in financial reporting, Annual Academic Sessions- 2014, Faculty of Graduate Studies, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.
11. Rajeshwaran N. and R. P. C. Ranjani (2015), Environmental and Waste Management Awareness in Executives’ Perceptions of Corporate Environmental Reporting in Sri Lanka, First International Symposium on Environmental Management and Planning, Central Environmental Authority, Sri Lanka.
12. Rajeshwaran N. and R. P. C. Ranjani (2015), Nature of Environmental Expectations and Pressures Imposed on Companies by Stakeholders, Annual Research Symposium of National Centre for Advanced Studies in Humanities and Social Sciences
13. Hettiarachchi, U. S. J. and Rajeshwaran. N. (2017), The impact of Dividend Policy on Stock Price: An Empirical Evidence from Hotels and Travels Companies Listed in Colombo Stock Exchange, 2nd International Conference for Accounting Researchers and Educators, The Department of Accountancy, Faculty of Commerce and Management Studies, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka.
14. Rajeshwaran. N. and Kirushanthini, V. (2017), The Impact of Accounting Information on Share Prices: Evidence from Colombo Stock Exchange, 6th International Conference of Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka (ICSUSL 2017), Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.
15. Pathiraja. A. M. D. and Rajeshwaran. N. (2018), The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility Disclosure on the Financial Performance of Listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka, 3rd International Research Conference, Trincomalee Campus, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
16. Sarweswaran S. and Rajeshwaran N. (2019), Determinants of Revenue Collection of the Local Authorities in Trincomalee, International Research Conference of Uva Wellassa University 2019.

17. Umayangana E. K. and Rajeshwaran N. (2019), Taxpayers’ Perception towards Tax Non-Compliance in Kalutara District, Annual Research Session, Faculty of Commerce & Management – 2019, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

18. Chalani M.W and Rajeshwaran N. (2019), Impact of Macroeconomic Factors on Share Returns in Bank, Finance and Insurance Industry in Sri Lanka, Annual Research Session, Faculty of Commerce & Management – 2019, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

19. Sasmini D. W. and Rajeshwaran N. (2019), Environmental Management Accounting Practice in Local Government of Eastern Province in Sri Lanka: A Case of Waste Management, Annual Research Session, Faculty of Commerce & Management – 2019, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

20. Manjula M. H. and Rajeshwaran N. (2019), Customer Satisfaction on Smartphone Online Banking Application – Special Reference to Matale, Annual Research Session, Faculty of Commerce & Management – 2019, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

21. T.M.M. Samanali Thennakoon and Nadarajah Rajeshwaran (2020) The Effect of Accounting Information System Quality on Financial Performance of Listed Companies of Sri Lanka.

22. J. K. D. Lakmali and Nadarajah Rajeshwaran (2020) The Impact of Characteristics of Accounting Software on Businesses Performance of Small and Medium Scale Businesses in Polonnaruwa District, Annual Research Session 2020, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

23. Hansini M. Nanediri and Nadarajah Rajeshwaran (2020) Strategic Management Accounting Practices and Organizational Performance Of Manufacturing Firms in Kurunegala District, Annual Research Session 2020, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

24. Ganesha A. Nimalsiri and Nadarajah Rajeshwaran (2020) Impact of Perceived External and Internal Factors on Management Accounting Practices In Manufacturing Firms in Gampaha District, Annual Research Session 2020, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

25. Dulmini S. Premarathne and Nadarajah Rajeshwaran (2020) Perceived Determinants of Adoption of Cloud Based Accounting in Sri Lanka, Annual Research Session 2020, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.

26. W.A.M. Harshani Abeysinghe, N. Rajeshwaran (2020) The Impact of Technology Readiness on Usage of Accounting Software among Small and Medium Enterprises in Kurunegala District, 17th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM), Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.

27. G.D. Malitha Ranganath, Nadarajah Rajeshwaran (2020) Impact of Quality of Accounting Information Systems on Organizational Effectiveness of Automobile Companies in Sri Lanka,17th International Conference on Business Management (ICBM), Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka.

28. Shrimali B. I. and Rajeshwaran N. (2021). Impact of Effectiveness of Computerized Accounting System on the Financial Decision Making in Listed Companies in Sri Lanka, Annual Research Session 2021, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka

29. Tharanga G. V. P. D. and Rajeshwaran N. (2021). Impact of Management Accounting Application on the Financial Performance of Selected Listed Companies in Sri Lanka, Annual Research Session 2021, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka

30. Sameera, B. A. N. and Rajeshwaran N. (2021). Evaluating Reliability of Computerized Accounting Information System of Small and Medium Enterprises in Galle District, Annual Research Session 2021, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka

Published Books

1. Rajeshwaran, N. (2021). Capital and Money Market [மூலதனம் மற்றும் பணச் சந்தை (Tamil book)], Kumaran Book House, ISBN: 978-955-659-728-
2. Rajeshwaran, N. and Kennedy, F. B. (2021). Management Accounting [முகாமைக் கணக்கீடு (Tamil book)], Kumaran Book House, ISBN: 978-955-659-739-4
3. Kennedy, F. B. and Rajeshwaran, N. (2021). Manage Ourselves Towards Goal (An Introduction to Soft Skills) [இலக்கை நோக்கி எம்மை முகாமை செய்வோம் (மென்திறன் பற்றிய ஓர் அறிமுகம்) (Tamil book)], Magudam, ISBN: 978-624-5849-02-4
4. Rajeshwaran, N. (2021). Computerized Accounting, Magudam, ISBN: 978-624-5849-07-9

Published Edited Books

1. Kennedy, F. B., Rajeshwaran, N., and Vimala B. (Ed.). (2021). Business Transformation: Current Practice and Future Potential (Indo – Sri Lankan Perspective), Empyreal Publishing House in India, UAE, Nigeria, Uzbekistan, Montenegro, ISBN: 978-81-952196-6-7
2. Rajeshwaran, N. (Ed.). (2021). Technological Advancement in Accounting, Magudam.

Edited Research Book

1. Rajeshwaran N. (2017). The Perceptions of Corporate Managers on Environmental Reporting in an Emerging Country: The Case of Sri Lanka, In Dr V. Kanagasingam, Dr B. Vimala & Dr S. Mohankumar (Eds.), Current Issues in Management Research, India: Archers & Elevators Publishing House.
2. Rajeshwaran N. (2020). Response of Share Prices to Accounting Information of Listed Companies in Sri Lanka, In Dr B. Vimala, Dr V. Kanagasingam & Dr S. Mohankumar (Eds), Recent Trends in interdisciplinary Research (An Indo-Sri Lankan Perspective), Germany: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, pp. 1-11. (ISBN- 978-620-2-68076-9)

Chapter in Edited Book

1. Rajeshwaran N. (2021). Stress Management, In P. Vijaya, G. Balachandar, N. Panchanatham (Eds), Soft Skills: Tune-up Yourself, Germany: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing, pp. 255-264.(ISBN- 978-620-3-20193-2)

Publications (Newspapers – Articles)

1. இலங்கையில் தனியார் மயமாக்கல் - வீரகேசரி (09.11.2005)
2. அரச சார்பற்ற நிறுவனங்களின் வருகை ஒரு நோக்கு – வீரகேசரி (29.11.2005)
3. Garbage Disposal an economic view – Daily News (27.12.2005)
4. கணக்கீட்டு சவால்களை வெற்றி கொள்ள கணக்கீட்டு மென்பொருள் (Accounting package) – வீரகேசரி (02.01.2006)
5. முன்னேறி வரும் வர்த்தகத் துறை எதிர்கொள்ளும் சவால்கள் - வீரகேசரி (20.02.2006)
6. இலங்கையில் முன்னேற்றமடைந்து வரும் கைத்தொழில் துறை - தேடல் ஆவணி, 2006
7. The role of computerized accounting to overcome the challenges of the manual accounting in Sri Lanka – Recent challenges of Sri Lanka, (2006), Faculty of Commerce and Management Journal, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
8. Rajeshwaran N. (2021) கொழும்பு பங்கு பரிவர்த்தனையில் அண்மைக்காலத்தில் ஏற்பட்டுள்ள மாற்றங்கள் தேடல் - வணிகச் சஞ்சிகை மலர் - 03 இதழ் - 01,  Department of Commerce, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka, ISSN: 2682-7328
9. Rajeshwaran N. (2021) E-Commerce Activated: Prospering Business Models in COVID-19 Pandemic, Magazine Digiweek, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka

Publications (Chapters in Book)

1. ERG Theory – Elakku 2002–2003 (இலக்கு 2002-2003) 3rd year
2. Six Sigma – Elakku 2004 (இலக்கு 2004) Final year
3. நன்மதிப்பும் கணக்கேட்டு பதிவுூகளும் - தேடல் புரட்டாதி, 2005

• Computerized Accounting Information System
• Environmental Accounting/ Disclosure
• Capital Market

• Computer Application for Accounting
• E-Commerce
• International Accounting
• Management Accounting
• Cost Accounting
• Financial Accounting
• Business Statistics
• Statistical Software Application in Business
• Operational Research for Managerial Decisions
• Insurance and Transport
• Financial Management
• Capital and Money Market

• The overall best performance at the Bachelor of Commerce Degree Programme – 2003/2004 (Ponnammah Kanapathipillai Memorial Award – 2006)
• Professional Development Award in Learning, Teaching and Assessing from Staff and Educational Development Association (SEDA) (UK)-2008

• Serving as a Program Reviewer, appointed by Quality Assurance Council, University Grant Commission since 09.07.2020 to date.
• Serving as a President, of Sri Lanka Universities Sports Association (SLUSA) from 21.06.2022 to date.
• Serving as a Head, Department of Commerce, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka from 02.04.2021 to date
• Serving as a Director, Strategic Planning and Statistical Unit (SPSU), Eastern University, Sri Lanka from 01.02.2022 to date
• Serving as a Chairman Sports Advisory Board, Eastern University, Sri Lanka from 30.11.2021 to date
• Serving as a Vice Chairman for Sri Lanka Universities Game (SLUG) to be held at Eastern University, Sri Lanka in 2023 from 23.02.2022 to date
• Serving as a member of the Research Team - ENACT project Eastern University, Sri Lanka from 15.01.2021. The project is co-founded by the Erasmus + Program of the European Union with the participation of six (6) Sri Lankan Universities and five (5) European Union Institutions
• Serving as a Member of the Sri Lanka Universities Sports Association (SLUSA) from 17.12.2021 to date
• Serving as a member of University Business Linkage, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka from 06.09.2018.
• Serving as an SER writing Team Leader for Curriculum Design and Development (Criterion 2) Institutional Review of Eastern University, Sri Lanka 2021/2022
• Serving as a Coordinator for Discipline of Accounting and Finance degree programme at the Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka for a period of three years with effect from 07.01.2021.
• Acting Head, Department of Commerce, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka from 02.03.2021
• Chairman of the Faculty Curriculum Development Committee and representative to the University Curriculum Evaluation Committee for a period of two years with effect from 09th January 2020 for the Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
• Served as a Project Coordinator, Enriching Learning, Teaching, Assessment and English Language Skills Enhancement (ELTA-ELSE) Development Projects, AHEAD, Department of Commerce, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka since 02 September 2019.
• Served as a Coordinator, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC), Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka since 6th September 2018.
• Served as a member of University Business Linkage, Faculty of Commerce and Management, Eastern University, Sri Lanka from 06th September 2018.
• Served as a Coordinator, Postgraduate Studies Unit, Faculty of Commerce and Management from 1st of July 2015 to 30th June 2018.
• Served as Coordinator for Training, Centre for External Degrees and Extension Courses (CEDEC), Eastern University, Sri Lanka since 1st September 2016.
• Served as Member of Steering committee: University Harmony, University of Grant Commission (UGC) since 4th September 2013. A Senate member, Representative of the Faculty of Commerce and Management since 1st August 2015.
• Served as a Coordinator, Postgraduate Studies Unit, Faculty of Commerce and Management since 1st of July 2015.
• A member of the Faculty Board of Commerce and Management.
• A member of the Board of Study for External Studies, Faculty of Commerce and Management.
• Served as a member of the Library Committee.
• Served as a member of Sports Advisory Board since 05th May 2015.
• Served as a Student Counselor since 08th July 2015.
• Serving as a member of the Higher Degree Committee, Faculty of Commerce and Management.
• Served as an Activity Coordinator/ Improve Governance and Management, External Degree Program (EDP), HETC since 15th July 2015.
• Served as a committee member for writing Self Evaluation Report for Institutional Review
• Served as an acting Head, Department of Commerce.
• Served as a member of the University By-Law Committee, Representing the Faculty of Commerce and Management since 29th July 2015.
• Served as a member of Editorial Committee for 4th International Conference of Eastern University, Sri Lanka – 2016.
• Served as a committee member of Industrial Exhibition and Community day held on 14th – 16th May 2015.
• Served as a member of the Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) for Higher Education for the Twenty-first Century (HETC).
• Member of the Steering Committee on “University Harmony”, University Grants Commission with effect from 4th September 2013.
• Member of Library Committee with effect from 2011.
• Deputy Coordinator-Ethnic cohesion/ UDG, HETC.
• Activity Coordinator/ Improve Relevance and Quality, External Degree Program (EDP), HETC.
• Coordinator, Competency-based Economies through Formation of Enterprises (CEFE), Faculty of Commerce and Management (2012 – 2013).
• Student counsellor with effect from 1st of October 2009.
• Member of Sports Advisory Board
• Member of Sports Council (2011)