Ranjith Appuhami

Dr. Ranjith Appuhami is a Lecturer in Accounting at the Newcastle Business School, University of Newcastle (since January 2023). Previously, he served as Senior Lecturer at Macquarie University (2012–2021). He holds a PhD in Management Accounting from Macquarie University, alongside advanced degrees in Finance and Business Administration. His research focuses on management control systems, performance measurement, and their impact on organizational behavior, particularly in manufacturing and public sectors. He has published extensively in journals like European Accounting Review and the Journal of Business Ethics. His work examines topics such as budgeting's role in fostering creativity, environmental management accounting practices, and governance mechanisms in public-private partnerships.

**Education:**

• PhD in Management Accounting, Macquarie University
• MSc in Finance, ESCP Business School, Paris
• MBA, Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand
• Bachelor of Commerce, University of Sri Lanka

**Research Interests:**

• Management control systems and their behavioral impacts
• Performance measurement frameworks in manufacturing industries
• Audit committee effectiveness and CSR disclosure
• Risk mitigation in public-private partnerships
• Dynamic capabilities in public sector organizations

His research combines theoretical insights from self-regulation, signaling theory, and institutional pressures with empirical studies in Australia, Indonesia, and Sri Lanka.

**Grants & Funding:**

• CHSF New Start Scheme (2024), $5,000 (Lead)

**Supervision:**

• Co-supervising a PhD on 'Big Five Personality Traits' influencing accountants' career decisions

**Professional Experience:**

• Over 15 years of teaching accounting and related subjects
• Contributions to policy discussions on public sector reform and sustainability practices