Managerial Perception of Intellectual Capital Disclosure Practices of Listed Companies in Sri Lanka 99 68

Authors

  • S D Jayasooriya General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, Sri Lanka Author
    • K D Gunawardana University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka Author

      DOI:

      https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol4.iss12.78

      Keywords:

      Intellectual Capital, Disclosure Practices, Sri Lanka

      Abstract

      There is no any common method available in the financial reporting practices to disclose the intellectual capital in the financial statements. In this study it was aimed to examine the managerial perception of intellectual capital disclosure practices in the listed companies in Sri Lanka. The main problem was to find out the issues of existing intellectual capital disclosure practices and how managerial perceptions affecting to the disclosure practices of intellectual capital in listed companies of Colombo Stock Exchange. The sample was taken as 20% from the total companies covering all the sectors. It was found that the neediness of disclosing the intellectual capital to get the clear picture of the organizations wealth and success. According to the managerial perception, at the initial stage, it is fair to produce a common method to disclose intellectual capital rather going to value them. Further, it is a must to investigate the total scope of intellectual capital to identify the common variables.

      Author Biographies

      • S D Jayasooriya, General Sir John Kotelawala Defense University, Sri Lanka

        Senior Lecturer
        Grade II
        Faculty of Built Environment and Special Sciences

      • K D Gunawardana, University of Sri Jayewardenepura, Sri Lanka

        Professor, Department of Accounting, Faculty of Management Studies and Commerce

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      2016-12-01

      How to Cite

      Jayasooriya, S. D., & Gunawardana, K. D. (2016). Managerial Perception of Intellectual Capital Disclosure Practices of Listed Companies in Sri Lanka. International Journal for Innovation Education and Research, 4(12), 206-214. https://doi.org/10.31686/ijier.vol4.iss12.78