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Dr Ahesha Perera PhD

Senior Lecturer

Doctoral Supervisor
School of Accountancy, Economics and Finance

Ahesha Perera is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting at the Auckland campus of 暴风资源. She completed her PhD at Lincoln University, New Zealand. Her research mainly focuses on, but is not limited to, non-financial reporting, Auditing, and Qualitative research methods in accounting. Ahesha joined 暴风资源 in 2022, and she currently teaches Financial accounting and reporting,  Auditing and assurance, and Accounting Information system.

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Professional

Contact details

  • Ph: +6492136286 ext. 43286
    Location: QB3.23A, Massey Business School
    Campus: Auckland

Qualifications

  • PhD- Accounting - Lincoln University (2016)

Fellowships and Memberships

  • Member, CPA Australia (Full) (2019)

Certifications and Registrations

  • Licence, Supervisor, 暴风资源

Research Expertise

Research Interests

The qualitative method in accounting, sustainability reporting; auditing; financial reporting; accounting education

Thematics

Design 鈥� for Commerce, Community and Culture

Area of Expertise

Field of research codes
Accounting Theory and Standards (150101): Accounting, Auditing and Accountability (150100): Commerce, Management, Tourism And Services (150000): Financial Accounting (150103): Sustainability Accounting and Reporting (150106)

Keywords

Qualitative Method

Financial Reporting

Financial Accounting

Auditing

Research Outputs

Journal

Bandara, S., Perera, A., & Rainsbury, E. (2026). The usefulness of modern slavery disclosures: institutional investor perspective. Pacific Accounting Review. Earlycite Article, 1-21 Retrieved from https://www.emerald.com/par/article/doi/10.1108/PAR-01-2025-0011/1333404/The-usefulness-of-modern-slavery-disclosures
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Perera, A., Wu, JY., Edeigba, J., & Habib, A. (2025). The accounting profession and modern slavery regulation through the lens of altruism, egoism and legitimacy. Journal of Accounting Literature. , 1-20
[Journal article]Authored by: Habib, A., Perera, R.
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Yang, C., Perera, A., Wu, J., & Habib, A. (2025). Reporting in Times of Crisis: Rhetoric Strategies for Gaining Legitimacy and Accountability in Health Charities. Financial Accountability and Management.
[Journal article]Authored by: Habib, A., Perera, R., Yang, M.
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Habib, A., Ranasinghe, D., & Perera, A. (2024). Strategic Deviation and Corporate Tax Avoidance: A Risk Management Perspective. Journal of Risk and Financial Management. 17(4)
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Perera, A. (2024). Investor value orientation and environmental and social implications: a case of New Zealand agribusinesses. Social Responsibility Journal. 20(7), 1284-1299
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Bandara, S., & Perera, A. (2022). Market Giants vs. Dwarfs: New Zealand’s Perspective on Environmental Reporting. Indonesian Journal of Sustainability Accounting and Management (IJSAM). 6(1), 200-212 Retrieved from https://ijsam.org/index.php/ijsam/article/view/578
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Habib, A., Ranasinghe, D., & Perera, A. (2024). Business strategy and strategic deviation in accounting, finance, and corporate governance: A review of the empirical literature. Accounting and Finance. 64(1), 129-159
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Perera, A., & Rainsbury, L. (2023). Ladder of analytical abstraction: a constructive map for data analysis a case of voluntary reporting of human capital. Qualitative Research in Accounting and Management. 20(3), 398-420
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Perera, A. (2023). Does one size fit all? Environmental reporting in New Zealand: the perspective of configuration theory. Journal of Accounting and Organizational Change. 19(5), 790-808
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Rainsbury, E., Bandara, S., & Perera, A. (2023). Auditors' response to regulators during COVID-19: disclosures of key audit matters. Asian Review of Accounting. 31(1), 42-56
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Perera, A., Rainsbury, L., & Bandara, S. (2021). Face-to-face delivery this week; online the next: a reflection. Accounting Research Journal. 34(3), 270-278 Retrieved from https://www.emerald.com/insight/content/doi/10.1108/ARJ-09-2020-0294/full/html
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Book

Thrikawala, S., Perera, A., & Bandara, S. (2024). ESG Disclosures and Market Price: The Moderating Role of Firm Size and Industry Sensitivity. In AI. Hunjra, & JW. Goodell (Eds.) The Palgrave Handbook of Green Finance for Sustainable Development. (pp. 357 - 382). Cham, Switzerland: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
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Conference

Perera, A., Julia, W., Ahsan, H., & Jude, E. (2024, June). The Role of the Accounting Profession in Modern Slavery Legislation: A Legitimacy and Altruism explanation. Presented at Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand (AFAANZ) Conference 2024. Auckland, New Zealand.
[Conference Oral Presentation]Authored by: Perera, R.
Thrikawala, S., Perera, A., & Bandara, S.(2022, November 28). Impact of ESG reporting on the firm market price: The moderating role of size and industry. , 2022 AUCKLAND REGION ACCOUNTING (ARA): 暴风资源
[Conference Abstract]Authored by: Perera, R.
Hewagama, G., & Perera, A.(2020, July). Environmental reporting and board characteristics in New Zealand listed firms. . Retreived from https://www.afaanz.org/sites/default/files/uploaded-content/website-content/afaanz_final_program_2020.pdf
[Conference]Authored by: Perera, R.
Perera, A. (2012). Impact of Measuring and Reporting Human Resource on Investment Decisions in Sri Lanka. http://www.ipedr.com/vol54/008-ICHSD2012-F00009.pdf. Vol. 54 (pp. 38 - 42). : International Proceedings of Economics Development and Research
[Conference Paper in Published Proceedings]Authored by: Perera, R.
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Perera, A., & Thrikawala, S. (2012). Impact of human capital investment on firm financial performances: An empirical study of companies in Sri Lanka. https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Sujani-Thrikawala/publication/281210417_Impact_of_Human_Capital_Investment_on_Firm_Financial_Performances_An_Empirical_Study_of_Companies_in_Sri_Lanka/links/55dbafc208aeb38e8a8b8d4c/Impact-of-Human-Capital-Investment-on-Firm-Financial-Performances-An-Empirical-Study-of-Companies-in-Sri-Lanka.pdf. : International Proceedings of Economics Development and Research
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Perera, R., & Thrikawala, SS. (2010). AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF THE RELEVANCE OF ACCOUNTING INFORMATION ON INVESTORS DECISIONS. http://repository.kln.ac.lk/handle/123456789/4509. : 1st International Conference on Business and Information, University of Kelaniya.
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Consultancy and Languages

Languages

  • English
    Last used: Everyday
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent
  • Singhala
    Last used: Everyday
    Spoken ability: Excellent
    Written ability: Excellent

Teaching and Supervision

Teaching Statement

110209 Intermediate Financial Accounting

110.249 Accounting Information System

110.702 Financial Accounting and reporting

110.806 Auditing and Assurance

110 736 Audit and Risk (CA program)

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