Ms. S. Yamuna

Ms. S. Yamuna

Senior Lecturer Grade II

Academic Qualifications

  • Master's:
    M.Sc. in Management, at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura Thesis- The Impact of Corporate Governance on Stock Returns with the Mediating Role of Financial Reporting Quality: Special Reference to the Colombo Stock Exchange in Sri Lanka
  • Bachelor's:
    B.Sc. (Financial Management) special degree with a first class honors, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka.

Areas of Teaching

  • • Accounting Information Systems
  • • Computer-Based Accounting
  • • Management Accounting

Research Interests

  • • Accounting Information Systems
  • • Cloud Accounting
  • • Environmental Accounting
  • • Corporate Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility
  • • Accounting Education

Publications and Research Projects

  • • Nawarathne, W.M.K.G.K.M., Yamuna, S. and Mudalige, H.M.N.K. (2024). Impact of Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) Disclosures on Stock Returns: With Special Reference to Listed Firms in CSE. Proceedings of the Undergraduate Research Symposium (URS) 2024, University of Jaffna, Sri Lanka, pp. 15. URL: https://www.fma.jfn.ac.lk/index.php/urs-proceedings/#flipbook-df_3446/1/
  • • Wijethunga, P.G.R.C. and Yamuna, S. (2023), “Financial Literacy and Stock Market Participation Among the Accounting and Finance Undergraduates in Sri Lanka”, Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE) 2023. Vol. 24, pp: 12.
  • • Rushda, M.F.F. and Yamuna, S. (2023), “The Factors Influencing the Adoption of Management Accounting Practices in Small Medium Enterprises Within the Puttalam District”, Peradeniya University International Research Sessions (iPURSE) 2023. Vol. 24, pp: 09.
  • • Yamuna, S. (2011), “Financial Analysis: A Study based on Listed Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka”, Palkalai. Vol. 1.
  • • Yamuna, S. (2014), “Determinants of profitability in the banking sector: a study with special reference to private commercial banks in Sri Lanka”, 3 rd International Symposium - 2013, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Conference Proceedings, pp. 19-24.

Direct Contact

yamuna@mgt.pdn.ac.lk
+94 81 239 4019

Memberships & Awards

  • • Gold Medal- Alumni Association, Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka – Best Performance in the Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka in 2011
  • • Gold Medal – Security Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka – Best performance in Investment Analysis & Portfolio Management in the Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka in 2011
  • • Awarded the subject price for “Business Mathematics and Statistics” in the Foundation Examination (December 2009) of The Association of Accounting Technicians in Sri Lanka – 2010.

Current Appointments

  • • Coordinator, M.Sc. Programme, Postgraduate Unit of Management, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya
  • • Assistant Deputy Proctor, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya (2025)
  • • Department Undergraduate Research Coordinator, Department of Business Finance, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya
  • • Department Representative for Faculty Higher Degrees Committee, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya
  • • Department Coordinator for BBA in Accounting New Degree Program, Department of Business Finance, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya (January 2019 to Present)
  • • Member of Faculty Quality Assurance Cell, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya
  • • Chairperson, Registration Committee, Peradeniya University International Management Research Sessions 2025 (iPUMSE – 2025), Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya
  • • Member, MERC Centre

Previous Appointments

  • • Chairperson – Criteria 05, Self-Evaluation Report, Faculty Programme Review 2025
  • • Chairperson of Faculty Land and Building Maintenance Committee, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya
  • • Member, Curriculum Revision Committee, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya, Sri Lanka (2024).
  • • Academic Coordinator, BBA (External) Degree Program, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya (2021 – 2024).
  • • Member, Student Requests Committee, CDCE, University of Peradeniya (2021- 2024).
  • • Senior Student Counselor, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya (2023)
  • • Secretary, Peradeniya University International Management Research Sessions 2021 (iPUMSE – 2021), Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya
  • • Editorial Board Member of Faculty Handbook Committee, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya (2020, 2021, 2022)
  • • Sub-committee member (Activity 02) of the AHEAD Project for the Faculty of Management (January 2019 to June 2023)
  • • Editorial Board Member of Faculty Magazine Committee, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya (2017 – 2023)
  • • Member of Faculty Students’ Requests and Admission Committee, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya (2018 – 2021)
  • • Member of Faculty Land and Building Maintenance Committee, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya (2018 – 2022)
  • • Editorial Committee Member of iPURSE, 2019, University of Peradeniya
  • • Volunteer Student Counselor, Faculty of Management, University of Peradeniya (2016 to 2022)
  • • Served as an Academic Sub Warden at Sangamiththa Hall, University of Peradeniya, from 13-03-2013 to 30.11.2013