12th Annual International Research Conference - 2023
(AiRC-2023)
Tracks
Important Dates
- Call for Papers : 27.08.2023
- Full Paper Submission: 27.10.2023
- Acceptance Notification: 17.11.2023
- Camera-Ready copy : 27.11.2023
- Registration : 01.12.2023
- Conference Date : 13.12.2023
Speakers

Professor Khaled Hussainey
Keynote Speaker
Khaled Hussianey is a Professor of Accounting and Finance at School of Accounting, Economics and Finance, Faculty of Business and Law, University of Portsmouth. Currently leading as the Research Head in the Faculty of Business and Law, his academic journey spans decades, highlighted by impressive accolades, key positions, and a plethora of groundbreaking research publications.
From humble beginnings as a Teaching Assistant at Ain Shams University in 1995, Prof. Hussianey's passion led him to further academic pursuits. He served as a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at Manchester University, moved on to influential roles at Stirling University, and later held professorships at Plymouth University and the University of Portsmouth.
Prof. Hussianey's insatiable curiosity lies in the intricate interplay between corporate narrative reporting, governance, and firm-specific characteristics. His studies delve into the stock market’s perceptions of varying narrative information. His diverse research interests also encompass eXtensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL), Earnings Management, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), and the nuances of Islamic Accounting and Finance, among others
Academic Excellence:
📜 Published over 100 peer-reviewed journal articles.
📚 Authored multiple book chapters and edited an influential textbook on corporate governance in emerging economies.
🏆 Honored with best paper awards from The British Accounting Review and Journal of Risk Finance.
🎓 Supervised 36 successful PhD candidates and examined 81 doctoral theses, showcasing his vast experience and commitment to mentoring the next generation of scholars.
Research & Contributions:
🔍 Recognized for his seminal paper on corporate narrative disclosure and the captivating exploration of the capital structure puzzle.
🌍 Secured research grants from esteemed institutions like the ESRC, British Academy, QNRF, and various universities.
🖋 Holds prominent editorial roles in numerous journals, including Co-Editor for the Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting, and Associate Editor for the Journal of Applied Accounting Research.
Conferene Team
CONFERENCE TEAM:
Conference Chair– Dr. (Mrs.) Sithy Safeena MG. Hassan, Dean/ FMC
Coordinator – Prof. Dr. S. Gunapalan
Secretary- Ms. Thafani Rasheed
Treasurer- Ms. M. B. F. Sanjeetha
Advisory and Scientific Committee
Prof FHA Rauf
Prof AL Abdul Rauf
Prof A Jahfer
Prof AMM Musthafa
Prof MIM Hilal
Prof KM Mubarak
Prof MH Thowfeek
Prof S Sabraz Nawaz
Dr MBM Amjath
Dr A Haleem
Mr ALMA Shameem
Dr (Mrs) S Athambawa
Dr MAC Salfiya Ummah
Editorial board
- Editor in Chief: Prof S Gunapalan
- Associate Editor: Ms ARF Thafani
- Co-Editorial members:
- Ms SM Murshitha
Ms MACN Shafana
MIF Nihla
MBF Sanjeetha
- Ms SM Murshitha
- Managing Editor: Library /Senior Assistant Librarian
Editorial Advisory Board:
- Prof. Dr. A. Rameez / Vice Chancellor, SEUSL
- Prof. Dr. FHA. Rauf / Department of Management, SEUSL
- Prof. Dr. Abdul Rauf / Department of Accountancy & Finance, SEUSL
- Prof. Dr. MH. Thowfeek / Department of Management & Information Technology, SEUSL
- Mr. MM. Shiraj, Chief Editor/ Journal of Management, SEUSL
- Prof. Dr. MBM. Ismail, Chief Editor/ Journal of Marketing, SEUSL
- Dr. MBM. Irshad, Chief Editor/ Journal of Information System and Information Technology, SEUSL
- Mrs. Sareena UMA. Gaffoor, Chief Editor/ Journal of Human Resource Management, SEUSL
- Prof. MM. Mustafa, Chief Editor/ Journal of Management and Economics, SEUSL
- Ms. MF. Rashida, Associate Editor/ Journal of Business Economics, SEUSL
- Prof. Dr. Ferdous Asam. Senior Lecturer, Management and Science University, Malaysia
- Dr. P.Arunachalam, Professor, Department of Applied Economics, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) ,Cochin – 682022, Kerala, India.
- Prof. Dr Tharusha Gunaratna, Chair Professor in Accounting, University of Colombo
- Prof Dr Rozan Ajward, Porfessor in Accounting, University of Sri Jayawardanapura.
- Prof. Dr. S. Sivarajasingham, Professor in Economics, University of Peradeniya
- Prof. Dr. S. Santhiraseharam, Professor in Economics, University of Jaffna
- Prof. Dr Jayantha Dewasiri, Professor in Finance, Sabragamuwa University of Sri Lanka
Track Coordinators:
- Sustainable Marketing and Strategies – Prof MBM Ismail
- Human Resources Strategies for Sustainable Organizational Development - Ms Sareena UMA Gaffoor
- Innovation and Technology for Sustainable Development – Dr MBM Irshad
- Entrepreneurial Development for Sustainable Ventures - Dr I Raisal
- Accounting & Finance in the Digital Era – Dr MIM Riyath
- Multi-Disciplinary – Prof AMM Mustafa
Emerald Coordinator:
Mr M Farwiz
Technical Coordinators:
- Mr. MJM Hasmy
- Ms. MF Rashida
- Dr. AL Ayoobkhan
Organizing Committee:
a. Event Management
- Mr. M Farwiz
- Mr. M Siraji
- Ms. MIF Nihla
b. Designing and printing
- Mr. M Siraji
- Mr. MM Shiraj
c. Food & Logistics
- Ms. ARF Thafani
- Ms. MBF Sanjeetha
Conference Promotion (INTERNATIONAL/ LOCAL):
Prof. AMM Mustafa
Prof. MIM Hilal
Dr. A Ilmudeen
Dr. MCA Nazar
Mr. AL Sharivudeen
Dr. AM Inun Jariya
Mr. ARM Ansar
Mr. A Jamaldeen
Mr. Sakeet Hussain
Fee & Payment
Local
Paper Presenters (Authors): LKR 5,000.00
Participants(Co-Authors): LKR 3,000.00
Research Students (Undergraduate): Free
MBA/PhD Students:LKR 3,000.00
International
Paper Presenters (Authors): US $ 30
Bank Information for Funds Transfers:
Name of university account holder |
The Bursar, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka |
Address of account holder |
University Park, Oluvil |
Name of Bank |
People’s Bank |
Branch |
Sammanthurai |
Bank Code (if needed) |
7135 |
Account Number |
064 1001 6000 0950 |
Address of branch/Bank |
Hussain Building, Police Road, Sammanthurai |
IBAN account code |
Not Applicable |
SWIFT code |
PSBKLKLX |
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Contact
Location:
Faculty of Management and Commerce, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka
Email:
aircfmc2023@seu.ac.lk
Call:
+94 77 366 40 59(Secretary)