Dr. Tharindu Attanayake is a full-time Lecturer at CIHE in the accounting department. He is a dedicated academic and industry expert committed to enhancing the quality of higher education in accounting and finance disciplines. With over a decade of corporate experience, he holds a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Finance, a Master of Professional Accounting (MPA), and a Bachelor of Business in Accounting and Finance. His strong educational background enables him to provide a comprehensive understanding of the subject and assist students in figuring out solutions by simplifying complex problems in accounting and finance.

As a fellow member of the Institute of Public Accountants Australia, Dr. Attanayake is committed to continuous professional development and actively contributes to academic research. His work includes publications and presentations on topics such as technological connectivity in financial management, the impact of coronavirus on international trade relations, and ethical concerns in corporate finance. His current research interests focus on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in the field of accounting and auditing. His doctoral research explored “Sustainability Accounting in International Trade: A Comparison between South Asia and Oceania,” bridging the gap between academia and industry.

At CIHE, Dr. Attanayake teaches a variety of courses, including Accounting Practice, Accounting for Decision Making, Financial Accounting, Financial Accounting and Reporting, Management Accounting, Accounting for Managerial Decisions, and Digital Economy, to both undergraduate and postgraduate students.