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font-size: 18px; color: #0018ff;"><strong>AFAANZ 2025 Conference</strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 16px;"><strong><em>6 July - 8 July 2025</em></strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 16px;"><strong><em>Sofitel Brisbane Central, Queensland, Australia</em></strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 14px;">It is with great excitement that the AFAANZ Board announce that the 2025 AFAANZ Conference registrations are now open; and we are looking forward to seeing our AFAANZ members at the Sofitel Brisbane Central from July 6 to July 8, with SIG events beginning on July 5. </span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 14px;">We also welcome our plenary speakers: Professor Renée Adams, University of Oxford; and Professor Clinton Free, University of Sydney.</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> <span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 14px;">The registration fees for this year's conference:</span></p><ul style="line-height:1.2;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><li><strong>Early Bird Registration</strong> (up until Saturday 31st May)</li><li>AFAANZ Member $790.00 ($890.00 after 31st May)</li><li>Non-Member $1,200.00 ($1300.00 after 31st May)</li><li>First Time Attendee $690.00 *</li><li>Research Student $590.00 *</li><li> Retirees $590.00 *</li></ul><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">To register for the * discounted rates, please email <a href="mailto:info@afaanz.org" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">info@afaanz.org</a> for the discount codes, along with any required documentation to support your discount. Also note that you must be an AFAANZ member to eligible for the discount code.</p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">Click <a href="https://www.afaanzconference.com/" target="_self" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;"><strong>HERE</strong></a><strong> </strong>to go to the registration page</p></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="divider_block block-3" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad"><div class="alignment" align="center"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="divider_inner" style="font-size:1px;line-height:1px;border-top:4px solid #00f"><span style="word-break: break-word;"> </span></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><table class="image_block block-4" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad" style="width:100%;padding-right:0;padding-left:0"><div class="alignment" align="center"><div class="fullWidth" style="max-width:594px"><img src="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/xxaw/v400uo21/bxt/fwb/pig/CPA%20Emerging%20Forum.jpg" style="display:block;height:auto;border:0;width:100%" width="594" alt title height="auto" /></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="text_block block-5" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word"><tr><td class="pad"><div style="font-family:sans-serif"><div class style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;color:#555;line-height:1.2"><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> Join us for the <strong>Emerging Academic Forum: </strong><em><strong>Navigating the Early Academic Journey – Teaching and Research Excellence for Emerging Accounting and Finance Academics</strong></em>, held at <strong>CPA Australia’s Brisbane office on Friday, 4 July 2025</strong>—the day before the AFAANZ Conference.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> Designed for early career academics attending AFAANZ, this forum offers <strong>insights, strategies, and practical guidance</strong> to help you excel in both <strong>teaching and research</strong>. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with peers, gain valuable expertise, and set yourself up for career success.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> Where: CPA Australia Brisbane Office: Level 23/333 Ann St, Brisbane City</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">Cost: AFAANZ Members $30, Non-members $50 (note that member discount will be automatically deducted if you are logged into your account)</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> <strong>Check out the <a href="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/xxaw/v400uo21/kdk/435/obf/CPA%20Navigating%20the%20Early%20Academic%20Journey%20Program.docx" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">program</a> and register <a href="https://www.afaanz.org/events/emerging-academics-forum" target="_self" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">HERE</a> for the full day event. You can livestream the morning Keynote and Panel sessions at no charge by registering <a href="https://www.afaanz.org/events/emerging-academics-forum-virtual" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">HERE</a></strong> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">For more details about the program or any questions please contact <a href="mailto:adam.suess@cpaaustralia.com.au" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">Adam Suess</a>.</p></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="divider_block block-6" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad"><div class="alignment" align="center"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="divider_inner" style="font-size:1px;line-height:1px;border-top:4px solid #00f"><span style="word-break: break-word;"> </span></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><table class="text_block block-7" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word"><tr><td class="pad"><div style="font-family:sans-serif"><div class style="font-size:12px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif;mso-line-height-alt:14.399999999999999px;color:#555;line-height:1.2"><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> <span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 20px; color: #0018ff;"><strong>AFAANZ Research Grants</strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:14.399999999999999px"> </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> <span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 14px;">The AFAANZ Research Fund (ARF) Annual Grants Program is designed to encourage and support members by providing funding for research projects. The 2025 round will focus on quality projects that address or respond to contemporary and future challenges to, and/or have implications for, accounting and finance practice, policy and/or the professions. Grants are competitive, and are primarily intended to support small-scale projects of up to one year’s duration or to assist in seed funding for larger scale projects. The pool of funds comes directly from fees paid by institutional members. As such, access to the ARF is limited to AFAANZ individual members based at a member institution.</span> </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:14.399999999999999px"> </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> <span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 14px;">To view categories, eligibility and application process please see <a href="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/xxaw/v400uo21/yfm/xx1/vtg/2025%20AFAANZ%20Research%20Fund%20Call%20for%20Applications.docx" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">HERE</a>. To download the Dean or Head supporting letter template to upload with your application, click <a href="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/xxaw/v400uo21/0zt/tf1/iyl/2025%20AFAANZ%20Grant%20Supporting%20Letter%20from%20Head%20or%20Dean%202.docx" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">HERE</a><a href="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/xxaw/v400uo21/m6z/msl/i6s/2025%20AFAANZ%20Grant%20Supporting%20Letter%20from%20Head%20or%20Dean.docx" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener"></a><a href="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/xxaw/v400uo21/m6z/msl/i6s/2025%20AFAANZ%20Grant%20Supporting%20Letter%20from%20Head%20or%20Dean.docx" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener"></a>.</span> </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:14.399999999999999px"> </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 14px;">Application Closing Date: <strong>15 April 2024</strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:14.399999999999999px"> </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> <span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 14px;">Access the grant application system at <a href="https://pitchmyresearch.com/grants" target="_self" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">https://pitchmyresearch.com/grants</a>. </span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:14.399999999999999px"> </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> <span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 14px;">Note that you will receive an email of confirmation from <a href="mailto:pitchmyresearch@gmail.com">pitchmyresearch@gmail.com</a> on successful submission.</span></p></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="divider_block block-8" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad"><div class="alignment" align="center"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="divider_inner" style="font-size:1px;line-height:1px;border-top:4px solid #00f"><span style="word-break: break-word;"> </span></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><table class="text_block block-9" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word"><tr><td class="pad"><div style="font-family:sans-serif"><div class style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;color:#555;line-height:1.2"><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><span style="word-break: break-word; color: #0018ff;"><strong><span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 17px;">AFAANZ Board Elections 2025-2027</span></strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:20.4px">Voting is now open for the 2025-2027 AFAANZ Board, <strong>which closes 18th April 2025 at 5.00pm AEST</strong>. There are nine nominations for five vacant positions on the Board:</p><ul style="line-height:1.2;mso-line-height-alt:20.4px"><li><strong>Nicola Beatson</strong></li><li><strong>Martin Bugeja</strong></li><li><strong>Lily Chen</strong></li><li><strong>Robert Czernkowski</strong></li><li><strong>Muhammad Nadeem</strong></li><li> <strong>Michaela Rankin</strong></li><li><strong>Nikki Schonfeldt</strong></li><li><strong>Meredith Tharapos</strong></li><li><strong>Ji (George) Wu</strong></li></ul><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:20.4px">To vote, please go to <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KKMXYGZ" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KKMXYGZ</a></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:20.4px"> It is necessary that you are a current 2025 AFAANZ Member and you will be asked to enter your 5-digit membership number. If you do not know your number or would like to join/renew your membership, please either log into your <a href="https://www.afaanz.org/membership" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">AFAANZ account</a> or email <a href="mailto:info@afaanz.org?subject=AFAANZ Election" target="_blank" title="info@afaanz.org" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">info@afaanz.org</a>. </p></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="divider_block block-10" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad"><div class="alignment" align="center"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="divider_inner" style="font-size:1px;line-height:1px;border-top:1px solid #bbb"> <span style="word-break: break-word;"> </span></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><table class="text_block block-11" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word"><tr><td class="pad"><div style="font-family:sans-serif"><div class style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;color:#555;line-height:1.2"><p style="margin:0;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><span style="word-break: break-word; color: #0018ff; font-size: 16px;"><strong>Notice of the Annual General Meeting of AFAANZ</strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px">Dear members,</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"> This is to advise you of the upcoming Annual General Meeting of the members of AFAANZ. The details of this meeting are as follows:</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"> Date: Friday 2nd May 2025<br /> Time: 4.00pm AEST<br /> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"> This meeting will be an online meeting using Zoom. If you wish to attend the meeting or submit a question, please email <a href="mailto:info@afaanz.org?subject=AFAANZ Board Election" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">info@afaanz.org</a> and the link, agenda and reports will be emailed to you.</p></div></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table class="row row-3" align="center" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tbody><tr><td><table class="row-content stack" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;background-color:#fff;border-radius:0;color:#000;width:660px;margin:0 auto" width="660"><tbody><tr><td class="column column-1" width="100%" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;font-weight:400;text-align:left;padding-bottom:5px;padding-top:5px;vertical-align:top"><table class="divider_block block-1" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad"><div class="alignment" align="center"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="divider_inner" style="font-size:1px;line-height:1px;border-top:4px solid #00f"><span style="word-break: break-word;"> </span></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><table class="image_block block-2" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad" style="width:100%"><div class="alignment" align="center"><div style="max-width:660px"><img src="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/xxaw/v400uo21/n7c/oa6/ec8/Solo%20by%20MYOB.png" style="display:block;height:auto;border:0;width:100%" width="660" alt title height="auto" /></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="text_block block-3" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word"><tr><td class="pad"><div style="font-family:sans-serif"><div class style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;color:#555;line-height:1.2"><p style="margin:0;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 16px;"><strong>Solo by MYOB for Student </strong><strong>Entrepreneurs</strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"> MYOB has launched an innovative new product in Australia tailored specifically for a segment that has been underserviced, the soloist or sole trader. This mobile-first product is designed to be simple and easy to use, completely revolutionising how these solo operators manage invoicing, payments and expenses.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"> Many Aussie students are entrepreneurs, juggling their sole business or side hustle while studying. We are thrilled to offer them Solo by MYOB, which allows them to snap 'n track expenses, create invoices in seconds, secure payments directly from their phone, automate banking and more – all for just $6 for the first 12 months.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px">Please share the following details with your students:</p><ul style="line-height:1.2;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"><li>Direct them to <a href="https://www.myob.com/au/products/solo" target="_self" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">https://www.myob.com/au/products/solo</a></li><li>Click on Get Solo</li><li>Insert the code <strong>ANNUALSOLOEDU6</strong> in the promotion code box</li><li>Complete the checkout process, and voila!</li><li>Students are ready to run their business from their phone</li></ul><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"> For any of our Australian education partners keen to discuss more about how we can promote Solo by MYOB to their student community, please reach out to <a href="mailto:shailan.patel@myob.com" target="_self" title="shailan.patel@myob.com" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">Shailan Patel</a> or <a href="mailto:Tricia.Andrews@myob.com" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">Tricia Andrews</a>.</p></div></div></td></tr> </table><table class="divider_block block-4" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad"><div class="alignment" align="center"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="divider_inner" style="font-size:1px;line-height:1px;border-top:4px solid #00f"> <span style="word-break: break-word;"> </span></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><table class="image_block block-5" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad" style="width:100%"><div class="alignment" align="center"><div style="max-width:660px"><img src="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/public/users/Integrators/a3385784-71e0-4da0-b392-607d3a5bfdb0/me_afaanz/ACFI_large700%20%28002%29_1.jpg" style="display:block;height:auto;border:0;width:100%" width="660" alt title height="auto" /></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="text_block block-6" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word"><tr><td class="pad"><div style="font-family:sans-serif"><div class style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;color:#555;line-height:1.2"><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 17px;"><strong>CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR</strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> <span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 17px;"><strong>EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF THE JOURNAL</strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 17px;"><strong><em>ACCOUNTING & FINANCE</em></strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><strong> </strong></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> The AFAANZ Board is inviting applications for the position of Editor-in-Chief of the association’s journal, <em>Accounting & Finance</em>. The appointment is for a three-year period, commencing on 1 January 2026. Applicants must be AFAANZ members and be able to demonstrate excellence in their own research, experience in journal editing, and the ability to foster and support diverse research in the journal.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><strong>Selection Process</strong></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">The AFAANZ Board has formed a Selection Committee to recommend a suitable candidate to the Board. The Selection Committee comprises of:</p><ul style="line-height:1.2;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><li>President (Australia);</li><li>President (New Zealand);</li><li> Current <em>Accounting and Finance</em> Editor-in-Chief; and</li><li>Two past AFAANZ Presidents with extensive journal editing experience.</li></ul><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> The AFAANZ Board has also asked the Selection Committee to consider the appointment of two Co-Editors-in-Chief if suitable candidates are identified and agreeable. The successful candidate/s will collaborate with the current Editor-in-Chief following the announcement of the appointment to ensure a smooth transition and assume full responsibility as Editor-in-Chief on 1 January 2026.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> <strong>Key Selection Criteria</strong></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">The Selection Committee will consider the following qualities and criteria:</p><ul style="line-height:1.2;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><li>A strong personal research record demonstrating excellence;</li><li>Previous journal editing experience;</li><li> Proven ability to foster and support diverse research, including the promotion of research in accounting and finance across a diverse range of research methods;</li><li>Capacity to manage a demanding workload and meet deadlines;</li><li>Capacity to manage a diverse editorial team in an effective and efficient manner; and</li><li>Demonstrated support from the applicant’s university.</li></ul><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><br /></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> The duties of the Editor-in-Chief or Co-Editor-in-Chief include the following:</p><ul style="line-height:1.2;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><li>Promoting the journal as an outlet for a broad range of accounting and finance research topics and methods;</li><li>Working with and reporting to the AFAANZ Journal Oversight Committee in all journal-related matters;</li><li>Reporting to the AFAANZ Board, including attending AFAANZ Board meetings when required;</li><li> Efficient management of the journal’s review process;</li><li>Timely delivery of journal content to Wiley Publishers;</li><li>Appointing deputy editors to manage and provide advice on papers in specific sub-discipline areas;</li><li>Selecting and engaging editorial board members;</li><li>Active solicitating submissions at domestic and international forums;</li><li>Promoting the journal domestically and internationally;</li><li> Developing strategies to enhance the profile and standing of the journal;</li><li>Consulting with the AFAANZ Journal Oversight Committee and Board throughout the year; and</li><li>Preparing and presenting an annual editor’s report to the AFAANZ Board.</li></ul><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> The initial term of appointment is three years, with the possibility of renewal for one, two, or three additional years at the discretion of the AFAANZ Board. This appointment attracts an honorarium payable annually.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><strong>Application Process</strong></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><strong> </strong></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> Interested applicants should email their application in confidence to <a href="mailto:info@afaanz.org">info@afaanz.org</a> <strong>by 31 May 2025.</strong> Applications must include:</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">A letter or statement (maximum four pages) addressing each of the six selection criteria;</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> A one-page statement outlining the applicant’s strategies to raise the domestic and international profile of the journal; and</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">A comprehensive curriculum vitae.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><strong>Any questions?</strong></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact <a href="mailto:marvin.wee@anu.edu.au" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">Marvin Wee</a> or <a href="mailto:N.Redmayne@massey.ac.nz" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">Nives Botica-Redmayne</a> in confidence to discuss or clarify any aspects of the role or the application process.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">The Selection Committee will review all applications and reserves the right to invite individuals to apply.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><strong>Marvin Wee, President (Australia)</strong></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><strong>Nives Botica-Redmayne, President (New Zealand)</strong></p></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="divider_block block-7" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad"><div class="alignment" align="center"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="divider_inner" style="font-size:1px;line-height:1px;border-top:4px solid #00f"><span style="word-break: break-word;"> </span></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table> <table class="image_block block-8" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad" style="width:100%"><div class="alignment" align="center"><div style="max-width:530px"><img src="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/xxaw/v400uo21/dt1/g42/ms1/Insight%20Series%20Banner.png" style="display:block;height:auto;border:0;width:100%" width="530" alt title height="auto" /></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="text_block block-9" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word"><tr><td class="pad"><div style="font-family:sans-serif"><div class style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;color:#555;line-height:1.2"><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> CA ANZ is proud to continue hosting the Insight Series events for 2025. This highly interactive program will be primarily virtual, providing better access to AFAANZ members across the globe. Enhance your research and teaching skills, get advice on publishing, be informed of recently introduced accounting standards, get hands-on experience of emerging pedagogical technology and connect with your colleagues across Australia, New Zealand and beyond. </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><em>Our next event is:</em></p></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="image_block block-10" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad" style="width:100%;padding-right:0;padding-left:0"><div class="alignment" align="center"><div class="fullWidth" style="max-width:528px"> <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/h4AIVyZZS1uIK7pod6GYzg" target="_blank" style="outline:none" tabindex="-1"><img src="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/xxaw/v400uo21/61y/ygu/5ja/Insight%20Series%20Audit%20SIG.png" style="display:block;height:auto;border:0;width:100%" width="528" alt title height="auto" /></a></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="text_block block-11" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word"><tr><td class="pad"><div style="font-family:sans-serif"><div class style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;color:#555;line-height:1.2"><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> To register for this event, click <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/h4AIVyZZS1uIK7pod6GYzg" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">HERE</a></p></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="divider_block block-12" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad"><div class="alignment" align="center"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="divider_inner" style="font-size:1px;line-height:1px;border-top:1px solid #bbb"><span style="word-break: break-word;"> </span></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><table class="text_block block-13" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word"><tr><td class="pad"><div style="font-family:sans-serif"><div class style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;color:#555;line-height:1.2"><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><em><strong>All past insight series events have been recorded and are available to view <a href="https://www.afaanz.org/afaanz-insight-series" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">HERE</a>. </strong></em> </p></div></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table class="row row-4" align="center" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tbody><tr><td><table class="row-content stack" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;background-color:#fff;border-radius:0;color:#000;width:660px;margin:0 auto" width="660"><tbody><tr><td class="column column-1" width="100%" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;font-weight:400;text-align:left;padding-bottom:5px;padding-top:5px;vertical-align:top"><table class="divider_block block-1" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad"><div class="alignment" align="center"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="divider_inner" style="font-size:1px;line-height:1px;border-top:4px solid #00f"><span style="word-break: break-word;"> </span></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><table class="text_block block-2" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word"><tr><td class="pad"><div style="font-family:sans-serif"><div class style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;color:#555;line-height:1.2"><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 20px; color: #9200ff;"><strong><span style="word-break: break-word;">SIG CONFERENCE EVENTS</span></strong></span></p></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="divider_block block-3" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad"><div class="alignment" align="center"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="divider_inner" style="font-size:1px;line-height:1px;border-top:1px solid #bbb"><span style="word-break: break-word;"> </span></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><table class="image_block block-4" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad" style="width:100%"><div class="alignment" align="center"><div style="max-width:660px"><img src="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/xxaw/v400uo21/yrs/v58/qz8/AH%20Banner.png" style="display:block;height:auto;border:0;width:100%" width="660" alt title height="auto" /></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="text_block block-5" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word"><tr><td class="pad"><div style="font-family:sans-serif"><div class style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;color:#555;line-height:1.2"><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> Following the resounding success of the 22nd Accounting History Symposium, the Accounting History Special Interest Group (AHSIG) is delighted to announce its first event of 2025. The 23rd Accounting History Symposium will take place on Saturday, 5 July 2025, at Sofitel Brisbane Central, Queensland, Australia. This year, we are honored to welcome <strong>Professor Wai-Fong Chua AM </strong>as our keynote speaker, with Dr Maryam Safari presiding as the session chair.</p></div></div></td></tr> </table><table class="image_block block-6" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad" style="width:100%"><div class="alignment" align="center"><div style="max-width:660px"><img src="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/xxaw/v400uo21/eo6/ny6/8ow/AH%20WF%20Bio2.png" style="display:block;height:auto;border:0;width:100%" width="660" alt title height="auto" /></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="text_block block-7" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word"><tr><td class="pad"><div style="font-family:sans-serif"><div class style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;color:#555;line-height:1.2"><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> In addition to this distinguished keynote, we invite scholars and researchers to participate by presenting their planned or ongoing research projects. Those interested are encouraged to submit a working paper or research proposal (maximum three pages, single-spaced), including the following details:</p><ol style="font-size:14px"><li>Project (working) title</li><li>Background (or scenario for investigation)</li><li>Main research objective in one sentence</li><li>Concise key research question(s) </li><li>Research methodology</li><li>Period selection</li><li>Limitations of the study</li><li>Expected (original) contribution</li></ol><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> The due date for submission of research proposals is <strong>Sunday, 27 April 2025</strong><strong>. </strong>The proposals should be sent to <a href="mailto:acchis.sig@gmail.com" target="_self" title="acchis.sig@gmail.com" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;"><strong><em>acchis.sig@gmail.com</em></strong></a><strong><em> </em></strong>(please also copy in <a href="mailto:maryam.safari@rmit.edu.au" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">maryam.safari@rmit.edu.au</a> and <a href="mailto:lina.xu@rmit.edu.au" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">lina.xu@rmit.edu.au</a>). Please leave a note in the email listing all authors in the specified order of authorship. </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> In addition to the presentation of research proposals on accounting history, a panel of esteemed scholars will be in attendance to provide feedback and engage in discussions with participants. To recognize outstanding contributions, <strong>a $200 prize will be awarded to the best research proposal presented in person. </strong>The winner will be selected by the panel and announced at the symposium. Participants can register via the AFAANZ website, with the following registration fees applicable: </p><ul style="line-height:1.2;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><li>AHSIG members: $65</li><li>AHSIG non-members: $90</li></ul><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">The registration fee will cover the catering, including morning tea and lunch.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">We look forward to your participation at the <strong>23rd Accounting History Symposium</strong>.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><strong>Maryam Safari</strong></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">AHSIG Convenor (and Lina Xu<strong>, </strong>Deputy Convenor)</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">If you haven’t already done so, please follow us on LinkedIn for our latest updates: </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> https:/<a href="http://www.linkedin.com/company/65855223" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">/www.linkedin.com/company/65855223</a></p></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="divider_block block-8" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad"><div class="alignment" align="center"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="divider_inner" style="font-size:1px;line-height:1px;border-top:1px solid #bbb"><span style="word-break: break-word;"> </span></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table class="row row-5" align="center" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tbody><tr><td><table class="row-content stack" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;background-color:#fff;border-radius:0;color:#000;width:660px;margin:0 auto" width="660"><tbody><tr><td class="column column-1" width="100%" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;font-weight:400;text-align:left;padding-bottom:5px;padding-top:5px;vertical-align:top"><table class="image_block block-1" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad" style="width:100%"><div class="alignment" align="center"><div style="max-width:660px"><img src="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/xxaw/v400uo21/7tg/zv0/w7t/Education%20SIG%20Conference%20Banner.png" style="display:block;height:auto;border:0;width:100%" width="660" alt title height="auto" /></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="text_block block-2" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word"><tr><td class="pad"><div style="font-family:sans-serif"><div class style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;color:#555;line-height:1.2"><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> Join us at the Sofitel in Brisbane for our annual SIG5 symposium to <strong>explore the latest trends in accounting education</strong>. The event fosters an engaging environment for sharing best practice and gaining actionable insights to take back to your institution.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> In addition to <strong>thought-provoking presentations</strong> from academics and industry leaders, we are introducing <strong>interactive round tables</strong> that will focus on key aspects of accounting education. Each round table will spotlight a specific facet of accounting education - such as a teaching strategy or tool that's made a difference, or a reflection on what’s worked (or not) in the classroom. Delegates will move between tables, engaging with experts as they share their unique perspectives and practical advice. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn from one another and enhance your teaching practice. </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><strong>We invite you to submit an expression of interest to present either individually or as a team!</strong> Whether you have a fresh idea or a proven approach, we’d love to hear from you. <strong>Submissions from early career and doctoral students will be prioritised.</strong> Suggested themes include:</p><ul style="line-height:1.2;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><li> Assessment design</li><li>Teaching innovation</li><li>AI and accounting</li><li>Student engagement</li><li>Practical hacks for improving teaching effectiveness</li><li>Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)</li><li>Diversity, equity and inclusion</li><li>Working accounting education research papers</li></ul><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> Please submit a max. 500-word abstract that describes the focus of your presentation and how it benefits AFAANZ SIG 5 members to the committee at <a href="mailto:nicola.beatson@otago.ac.nz?subject=AFAANZ Accounting Education SIG" target="_self" title="nicola.beatson@otago.ac.nz" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">nicola.beatson@otago.ac.nz</a>. </p><ul style="line-height:1.2;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><li> Abstract submission deadline is <strong>Monday, 14th </strong>Earlier submission is encouraged.</li><li>Outcomes will be <strong>notified by 1 May 2025</strong>, and successful applicants must confirm attendance by <strong>15 May 2025</strong>.</li></ul><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">We are excited to welcome you all to Brisbane for what promises to be an engaging and enriching experience.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><strong><em>The SIG5 Committee:</em></strong></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><em>Nicola Beatson, Ellie Chapple, Victoria Clout, Scott Copeland, Matt Dyki, Tairan (Kevin) Huang, Hoa Luong, Nick McGuigan, Lisa Powell, Maggie Singorahardjo, Meredith Tharapos, Kristina Vojvoda, Paul Wells and Amanda White.</em></p></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="divider_block block-3" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad"><div class="alignment" align="center"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="divider_inner" style="font-size:1px;line-height:1px;border-top:1px solid #bbb"><span style="word-break: break-word;"> </span></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><table class="text_block block-4" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word"><tr><td class="pad"><div style="font-family:sans-serif"><div class style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;color:#555;line-height:1.2"><p style="margin:0;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> <span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 17px; color: #0018ff;"><strong>Public Sector and Not-for-Profit Interest Group (SIG 6) Symposium </strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> <span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 15px;"><em><strong>Theme</strong></em>: <strong>Maximising Impact - Strategies for Ensuring Public Sector and NFP Research Influences Policy and Achieves High-Quality Publication</strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><em><strong>Venue</strong></em>: Sofitel Brisbane Central, Queensland (Australia).</p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><em><strong>Date</strong></em>: Sunday 6 July 2025</p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><em><strong>Time</strong></em>: 9:00 am to 1:30 pm</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><strong>Call for Abstracts </strong></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> We invite submissions for a panel discussion and research exchange focused on ensuring that public sector and not-for-profit (NFP) research effectively addresses the needs of standard setters and has real-world impact. This event will explore how research can be designed to align with the priorities of standard setters, address practical challenges faced by organizations, and contribute to meaningful policy and regulatory developments.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p> <p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">We welcome abstracts that focus on research that:</p><ul style="line-height:1.2;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><li>Directly responds to calls or identified needs from standard setters</li><li>Examines the impact of existing standards, regulations, or reporting frameworks on public sector and NFP entities</li><li>Engages with real-world case studies, organisations, or industry collaborations to inform policy and practice</li><li> Uses innovative methodologies to generate actionable insights for standard setters and regulators</li><li>Demonstrates successful knowledge translation strategies that bridge academic research and practical application</li></ul><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><strong style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-family:Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif;background-color:transparent">Submission Details</strong><br /></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> Interested persons are invited to submit an abstract of up to <strong>250 words</strong> to <strong>Dr. Ushi Ghoorah</strong> at <a href="mailto:ushi.gh@westernsydney.edu.au" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;"><strong>ushi.gh@westernsydney.edu.au</strong></a><strong> </strong>by <strong>21 May 2025</strong>. Successful applicants will be notified by <strong>26 May 2025</strong> and will be required to submit a <strong>one-page summary of their study/research project</strong> by <strong>18 June 2025</strong>. </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">We look forward to receiving contributions that showcase how research can effectively inform standard-setting and drive real-world change in the public sector and NFP space.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> <strong>SIG Registration Information, click <a href="https://www.afaanzconference.com/" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">HERE</a></strong></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><strong>For queries, please contact SIG 6 Chair: </strong><a href="mailto:ushi.gh@westernsydney.edu.au" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;"><strong>Dr Ushi Ghoorah</strong></a><strong> </strong></p></div> </div></td></tr></table><table class="divider_block block-5" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad"><div class="alignment" align="center"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="divider_inner" style="font-size:1px;line-height:1px;border-top:1px solid #bbb"> <span style="word-break: break-word;"> </span></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><table class="text_block block-6" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word"><tr><td class="pad"><div style="font-family:sans-serif"><div class style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;color:#555;line-height:1.2"><p style="margin:0;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 17px; color: #0018ff;"><strong>SIGMA Annual Dinner “Beyond the journal: Doing research with impact”</strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:20.4px">We are delighted to invite you to the 2025 Management Accounting Special Interest Group (SIGMA) forum at the upcoming AFAANZ Conference in Brisbane.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:20.4px"><strong>Date: </strong>Saturday 5th July 2025</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:20.4px"><strong>Time: </strong>6.00-9:30pm </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:20.4px"><strong>Location: </strong>AFAANZ Conference venue, Sofitel Brisbane Central</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:20.4px"> <strong>Cost: </strong>$120 AUD (members), $145 (non-SIG members), $120 (student)</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:20.4px"><strong>Registration links: </strong><a href="https://www.afaanzconference.com/" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">AFAANZ main conference</a> (where you can also register for the SIGMA dinner): </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:20.4px">Join us for an evening that includes our regular networking session and Three Minute Thesis presentations by current PhD students and early career researchers in management accounting. See below for details on how to apply.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:20.4px"> The evening will also feature a panel discussion with Professor Clinton Free and Associate Professor Nicole Sutton, exploring the opportunities, challenges and practicalities of conducting management accounting research that makes a real-world difference. Clinton brings insights from his work on fraud and insolvency, while Nicole will draw on her research into the financial viability of aged care. Together, they’ll reflect on what it means to do research that reaches beyond academia and contributes to public debate, policy and practice. </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:20.4px"><strong> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</strong></p><p style="margin:0;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:20.4px"><strong>Applications now open for the Three Minute Thesis presentations at the SIGMA Annual Dinner</strong></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:20.4px"> At this year’s annual SIGMA Dinner forum at the AFAANZ Conference in Brisbane (Saturday 5th of July), we will once again hold ‘3-Minute Thesis’ presentations by PhD students and early career researchers (ECRs). This session will allow participants to showcase their ideas, practice communicating them and receive feedback from members of the MA community.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:20.4px"><strong>Presentation format</strong> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:20.4px"> Each presenter will be allotted 3-5 minutes to deliver a presentation on their topic, and they may use one unanimated PowerPoint slide to support their talk. While the audience will consist of MAs, it is essential to present the topic in a language that is understandable to a non-specialist audience. In line with the theme of our SIGMA dinner this year, we would also like your presentation to highlight the potential real-world impact of your thesis. Following each presentation, we will reserve some time for a Q&A session. </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:20.4px"><strong>Sponsorship</strong></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:20.4px">SIGMA will offer financial assistance to successful applicants, contributing funding support towards the cost of applicants’ travel and attendance at the SIGMA Annual Dinner.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:20.4px"><strong>Eligibility</strong> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:20.4px">Eligible applicants include current PhD students and ECRs who have completed their PhD within the last 1.5 years. Applicants should be studying topics within the management accounting field and be based at an Australian or New Zealand university.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:20.4px"><strong>Application form</strong></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:20.4px"> If you would like to apply, please complete the <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/ze4zbsbdnqn7bidiyk646/2025_SIGMA_3MT_Application-Form_online.docx?rlkey=oetv49yze6hvjkph8g73iofki&dl=0" target="_self" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">application form</a>, obtain approval from your department head and send to: <a href="mailto:sujay.nair@unimelb.edu.au" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">sujay.nair@unimelb.edu.au</a> by 2nd of May. </p></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="divider_block block-7" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad"><div class="alignment" align="center"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="divider_inner" style="font-size:1px;line-height:1px;border-top:1px solid #bbb"><span style="word-break: break-word;"> </span></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table> <table class="text_block block-8" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word"><tr><td class="pad"><div style="font-family:sans-serif"><div class style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;color:#555;line-height:1.2"><p style="margin:0;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> <span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 18px;"><strong>Call for Expressions of Interest: DASIG Annual Meeting at AFAANZ 2025</strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:21.599999999999998px"><strong>Sunday, 6 July 2025,</strong> <strong>Brisbane</strong></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:21.599999999999998px"> Building on the success of our inaugural meeting in 2024, the <strong>Data Analytics Special Interest Group (DASIG)</strong> at AFAANZ is excited to bring together accounting and finance academics and industry professionals for another dynamic and insightful event. This is a unique opportunity to exchange ideas, share best practices, and explore how data analytics is transforming research, teaching, and professional practice in accounting and finance.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:21.599999999999998px">We invite <strong>expressions of interest (EOI) from academics and industry professionals</strong> eager to present their insights, research findings, and innovative teaching strategies. Contributions may take the form of <strong>research presentations, teaching demonstrations, case studies, or industry insights</strong>.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:21.599999999999998px"><strong> </strong></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:21.599999999999998px"><span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 15px;"><strong>Topics of Interest</strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:18px">We welcome submissions on a range of data analytics topics, including (but not limited to):</p><ul style="line-height:1.2;mso-line-height-alt:18px"> <li><strong>The Role of Large Language Models (LLMs) in Accounting and Finance</strong> – Exploring the practical applications, challenges, and opportunities of AI-powered tools like ChatGPT and Gemini in research, decision-making, and workflow automation.</li><li> <strong>Data-Driven Talent Development in Accounting and Finance</strong> – How artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics are transforming skills assessment, education, workforce planning, and the future of accounting and finance professionals.</li><li><strong>The Future of Data Use in Accounting and Finance</strong> – Navigating evolving data privacy laws, cybersecurity risks, data bias, and ethical challenges to ensure responsible and secure use of big data and AI in accounting and finance. </li><li><strong>AI-Driven Analytics for Smarter Reporting and Analysis </strong>– Leveraging data analytics and AI for to improve reporting and analysis of financial and non-financial data (e.g., ESG), ensuring compliance and supporting informed decision-making.</li><li><strong>Emerging Analytics Technologies in Accounting and Finance</strong> – Exploring the impact of machine learning, natural language processing, blockchain, and other innovations on teaching, research, and industry practice. </li><li><strong>The Use and Implications of Real-Time Analytics </strong>– Examining how real-time data processing and predictive analytics are reshaping financial reporting, budgeting, risk management, and strategic planning.</li><li><strong>Algorithmic Decision-Making and Accountability</strong> – Assessing the growing reliance on AI in financial decision-making and its implications for professional responsibility, transparency, bias, and ethical governance.</li><li> <strong>Collaboration Between Academia and Industry</strong> – Addressing ways to strengthen partnerships between academics and practitioners to drive impactful research, enhance teaching, and foster innovation in data analytics for accounting and finance.</li></ul><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:18px"> This meeting will offer a valuable platform to share your work, gain feedback, and connect with like-minded colleagues shaping the future of data analytics in accounting and finance.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:18px"><strong>Submit Your EOI Today!</strong></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:18px"> Your EOI should include a brief outline of your proposed presentation, including key discussion points and relevance to DASIG's focus.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:18px"><strong>Submission Deadline:</strong> 11:59 pm AEDT, Friday April 26, 2025.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:18px"> <strong>Submit Your EOI to:</strong> DASIG committee at <a href="mailto:sorin.daniliuc@anu.edu.au" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">sorin.daniliuc@anu.edu.au</a> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:18px">We look forward to your contributions and to seeing you in Brisbane!</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:18px"> <strong>DASIG committee</strong>: Cynthia Cai, Sorin Daniliuc, Prabashi Dharmasiri, Matthew Grosse, Hoa Luong, Karin Olesen, Kirsty Redgen, Carl Shen.</p></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="divider_block block-9" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad"><div class="alignment" align="center"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="divider_inner" style="font-size:1px;line-height:1px;border-top:1px solid #bbb"><span style="word-break: break-word;"> </span></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><table class="image_block block-10" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad" style="width:100%"><div class="alignment" align="center"><div style="max-width:660px"> <img 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class="row-content stack" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;background-color:#fff;border-radius:0;color:#000;width:660px;margin:0 auto" width="660"><tbody><tr><td class="column column-1" width="50%" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;font-weight:400;text-align:left;padding-bottom:5px;padding-top:5px;vertical-align:top"><table class="image_block block-1" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad" style="width:100%"><div class="alignment" align="center"><div style="max-width:330px"><a href="https://www.afaanz.org/call-papers" target="_blank" style="outline:none" tabindex="-1"><img src="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/xxaw/v400uo21/g6q/d8c/ryr/Call%20for%20Papers%20Banner.jpg" style="display:block;height:auto;border:0;width:100%" width="330" alt title height="auto" 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style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tbody><tr><td><table class="row-content stack" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;background-color:#fff;border-radius:0;color:#000;width:660px;margin:0 auto" width="660"><tbody><tr><td class="column column-1" width="100%" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;font-weight:400;text-align:left;padding-bottom:5px;padding-top:5px;vertical-align:top"><table class="text_block block-1" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word"><tr><td class="pad"><div style="font-family:sans-serif"><div class style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;color:#555;line-height:1.2"><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 16px; color: #0018ff;"><strong>Here are the new announcements for this month:</strong></span></p></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="divider_block block-2" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad"><div class="alignment" align="center"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="divider_inner" style="font-size:1px;line-height:1px;border-top:1px solid #bbb"><span style="word-break: break-word;"> </span></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><table class="text_block block-3" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word"><tr><td class="pad"><div style="font-family:sans-serif"><div class style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;color:#555;line-height:1.2"><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> <span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 14px;"><strong><span style="word-break: break-word; color: #0018ff;">Accounting and Finance Research and Education in the Era of Rapid Technological Advances</span></strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> You are invited to submit papers to the “<em>2025 Conference on Accounting and Finance Research and Education in the Era of Rapid Technological Advances”</em>, scheduled for September 3-4, 2025, at the International Business School Suzhou (IBSS), Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), China.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> The conference promises to address the current state of technology and the outcomes of ongoing research in the areas of accounting, finance, education, and related business disciplines.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">DATES: September 3-4, 2025</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">LOCATION: Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, China (online attendance available)</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">For all details on topics and submission, download the call for paper document <a href="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/xxaw/v400uo21/yo7/8c4/8s3/CFP%20-%20Accounting%20and%20Finance%20Conference%20at%20IBSS.pdf" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">HERE</a>, the deadline for the Full Paper submission<strong> </strong>is 30th June 2025.</p></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="divider_block block-4" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad"><div class="alignment" align="center"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="divider_inner" style="font-size:1px;line-height:1px;border-top:1px solid #bbb"><span style="word-break: break-word;"> </span></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table> <table class="text_block block-5" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word"><tr><td class="pad"><div style="font-family:sans-serif"><div class style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;color:#555;line-height:1.2"><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> The <strong>AICPA-CIMA “Global Academic Dialogue”</strong> (GAD) is being presented by Emeritus Professor Garry Carnegie on Wednesday, 9 April 2025, commencing at 6.00 pm (AEST). The title is “The public interest framework for multidimensional accounting”. The Zoom registration <a href="https://aicpa.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bcP0O4w5SF-Ki-n5qLK5zQ#/registration" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">LINK</a> provides more details and registration.</p></div></div></td> </tr></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table class="row row-8" align="center" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tbody><tr><td><table class="row-content stack" align="center" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;background-color:#fff;border-radius:0;color:#000;width:660px;margin:0 auto" width="660"><tbody><tr><td class="column column-1" width="100%" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;font-weight:400;text-align:left;padding-bottom:5px;padding-top:5px;vertical-align:top"><table class="divider_block block-1" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad"><div class="alignment" align="center"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="divider_inner" style="font-size:1px;line-height:1px;border-top:4px solid #00f"><span style="word-break: break-word;"> </span></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><table class="text_block block-2" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word"><tr><td class="pad"><div style="font-family:sans-serif"><div class style="font-size:14px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;color:#555;line-height:1.2"><p style="margin:0;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 16px; color: #0014ff;"><strong>AFAANZ Members Areas of Expertise</strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"> To enable better collaboration between AFAANZ Members and our main sponsors – Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand and CPA Australia – we are collecting information around areas of expertise of our members. The member portal has been updated to allow for selection into topic areas. Should our sponsors require expertise in a certain area, AFAANZ will be able to provide connections to provide opportunities for engagement.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"> To enter this information, enter your AFAANZ member portal and click on the Additional Profile Information tab and select the Personal Information tab. Click on the edit/create button and the areas of expertise multiple check-box topics will appear along with an areas of interest text box to enter your information. Also remember to update your University and Position fields if you have changed roles. Email <a href="mailto:info@afaanz.org?subject=AFAANZ areas of expertise" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">info@afaanz.org</a> if you have any questions. </p></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="divider_block block-3" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad"><div class="alignment" align="center"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" width="100%" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="divider_inner" style="font-size:1px;line-height:1px;border-top:4px solid #00f"> <span style="word-break: break-word;"> </span></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table class="row row-9" align="center" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tbody><tr><td><table class="row-content stack" 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column-2" width="66.66666666666667%" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;font-weight:400;text-align:left;padding-bottom:5px;padding-top:5px;vertical-align:top"><table class="text_block block-1" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;word-break:break-word"><tr><td class="pad"><div style="font-family:sans-serif"><div class style="font-size:12px;font-family:Arial,Helvetica Neue,Helvetica,sans-serif;mso-line-height-alt:18px;color:#555;line-height:1.5"><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:21px"><span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://jobs.canterbury.ac.nz/jobdetails?jobmc=25895AFAANZ" target="_self" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">Associate Professor/Professor of Accounting</a></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:21px"> <span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 14px;">University of Canterbury</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:21px"><span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 14px;">Closes 28/4/25</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:18px"> </p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:21px"> <span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://masseyunicareers.nga.net.nz/cp/index.cfm?event=jobs.checkJobDetailsNewApplication&returnToEvent=jobs.listJobs&jobid=A155C69C-DA8D-BE24-A361-E3A6B120F53C&CurATC=EXT&CurBID=62AFB35D%2D9273%2D4A11%2D8DCC%2D9DB401354197&JobListID=22FC4F47%2DE994%2D46A3%2DB8C9%2D9BC901269F43&jobsListKey=fda00535%2D95f3%2D4838%2D903b%2D64334effe164&persistVariables=CurATC,CurBID,JobListID,jobsListKey,JobID&lid=23292270192&rmuh=C14BEAE595F0A060CD23952F249704211486650B" target="_self" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">Lecturer/Senior Lecturer/Associate Professor in Taxation</a></span></p><p 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