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font-size: 15px;"><strong>Farewell Message from the AFAANZ President (Australia)</strong></span> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:18px">As I come to the end of my term as President (Australia) of AFAANZ, I would like to take this opportunity to express my deep gratitude for the privilege of serving our academic community over the past two years as President and past eight years as a Board member.</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="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;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> It has been a period of both renewal and challenge, and I am incredibly proud of what we have achieved together. From strengthening our partnerships with professional bodies and supporting our early career researchers, to expanding our Special Interest Groups and championing initiatives that elevate the quality of teaching and research —these accomplishments reflect the commitment and collaboration of so many in our community.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">AFAANZ continues to thrive because of the dedication of its members, committees, SIG conveners and the tireless work of our Board. I would also like to acknowledge Tim Jones, our AFAANZ Manager, whose work behind the scenes ensures our operations and events run seamlessly.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> To all our institutional members, researchers, educators, doctoral students, and sponosrs - thank you for your support and engagement. Though I step down from this role, I remain excited for the future of AFAANZ and look forward to continuing to contribute to its many initiatives.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">With sincere thanks and best wishes,</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</strong><br />President (Australia), AFAANZ (2023–2025)</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:4px solid #00f"><span style="word-break: break-word;"> </span></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><table class="image_block block-3" 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/fce/0oi/skx/Conference%20Dinner.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-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; color: #0018ff; font-size: 18px;"><strong>AFAANZ 2025 Conference</strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:21.599999999999998px"> <strong><em>6 July - 8 July 2025</em></strong></p><p style="margin:0;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:21.599999999999998px"><strong><em>Sofitel Brisbane Central, Queensland, Australia</em></strong></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:21.599999999999998px"> The AFAANZ Board wishes to thank our AFAANZ Members for making the 2025 conference one of the most successful ever! We had 437 members and exhibitors register for our event over the 4 days, capped off with the final dinner. The conference had a plethora of highlights, including two highly engaging plenaries from Professors Renée Adams and Clinton Free, sponsor keynote sessions, numerous informative panels, and 260 presentations from AFAANZ members.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:21.599999999999998px">For those members who attended, the AFAANZ Board is always looking for ways in which to improve the conference and would appreciate your feedback by completing this <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3Y92ZPV" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">short survey</a>. </p></div></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:556px"><img src="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/xxaw/v400uo21/d4j/g7k/mun/3380c2c6-e804-4503-8194-493e509281fe.jpg" style="display:block;height:auto;border:0;width:100%" width="556" 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;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> Congratulations to <strong>Associate Professor Bryan Howieson</strong> for becoming an AFAANZ Life Member. For over 30 years, Bryan has made significant contributions to AFAANZ, Accounting and Finance practice, education and research; including being AFAANZ President from 2005 to 2007; and has impacted upon a diverse range of areas including engagement with standard-setting, the corporate governance of Australia’s professional accounting associations, and the education of practicing accountants. We also congratulate <strong>Nicola Beatson</strong> who was awarded Fellowship Membership of AFAANZ for her continuous contribution to AFAANZ. </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> The Peter Brownell Manuscript Award winners were <strong>Yi (Ava) Wu, Yu Flora Kuang, Gladys Lee & Kerui Zhai</strong>; and the Robert Faff Finance Manuscript Award went to <strong>Angelo Aspris, Ester Félez-Viñas, Sean Foley, Hamish Malloch & Jiri Svec</strong>; The 2024 Robert W. Gibson Manuscript Award was awarded to <strong>Michele Bigoni, Laura Maran and Zeila Occhipinti.</strong> The Philip Brown Award was won by <strong>Andrew Ferguson, Cecilia Wei Hu and Peter Lam</strong>. Lastly, congratulations to <strong>Menghe Zhao</strong> who won the Best PhD Award. </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> Also, congratulations to the Best Paper Award winners and also the Outstanding Reviewers Award winners - all winners and categories are listed <a href="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/xxaw/v400uo21/5wz/ivf/oxk/AFAANZ%202025%20Best%20Papers.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">HERE</a>. AFAANZ research grants were also announced, click <a href="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/xxaw/v400uo21/qob/qdf/tl0/AFAANZ%202025%20Research%20Grants.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">HERE</a> to view the grant recipients from our Institutional Member Universities. </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">We thank all our exhibitors and sponsors throughout the conference:</p><ul style="line-height:1.2;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><li><a href="http://www.charteredaccountantsanz.com" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand</a></li><li> <a href="http://www.cpaaustralia.com.au" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">CPA Australia</a></li><li><a href="http://www.myob.com" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">MYOB</a></li><li> <a href="https://aaahq.org" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">American Accounting Association</a></li><li><a href="https://www.wiley.com/en-au" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">John Wiley & Sons Australia </a></li><li> <a href="https://aasb.gov.au" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">Australian Accounting Standards Board</a></li><li><a href="https://wrds-www.wharton.upenn.edu/" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">Wharton Research Data Services</a></li><li> <a href="https://rsa.anu.edu.au/ancaar" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">ANCAAR</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mheducation.com/" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">McGraw Hill</a></li><li><a href="https://www.accaglobal.com/an/en.html" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">ACCA</a></li><li> <a href="https://journals.sagepub.com/home/aum" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">UNSW Sydney: Australian Journal of Management</a></li><li><a href="https://www.sirca.org.au/" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">SIRCA</a></li></ul><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> And special thanks to Lily Chen and Michaela Rankin for taking the reins this year - and to Jacqui Bates and the team at The Conference Manager for bringing it all together. We also thank the technical committee and reviewers for their efforts and dedication in reviewing all 364 submissions.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> The Doctoral Symposium also was a success with 39 students taking part over 3 days - thank you to Julie Harrison, Craig Deegan and Michaela Rankin for coordinating this event and the 12 faculty who volunteered their time to run the PhD student group sessions.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> Thank you to our Platinum Sponsors: Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand, and CPA Australia and our Bronze Sponsor MYOB for their support and contribution to the conference. </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">We hope you're all looking forward to Melbourne 2026!</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> <strong>Nives Botica Redmayne & Marvin Wee</strong></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><strong>AFAANZ Presidents</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:637px"> <img src="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/xxaw/v400uo21/330/plc/4yp/CA%20banner%2021-7-25.png" style="display:block;height:auto;border:0;width:100%" width="637" alt title height="auto" /></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="image_block block-9" 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:635px"><img src="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/xxaw/v400uo21/i33/xg8/dfa/CA%20group%2021-7-25.png" style="display:block;height:auto;border:0;width:100%" width="635" alt title height="auto" /></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="text_block block-10" 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;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 16px;"><strong>We loved connecting with you at AFAANZ 2025</strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;text-align:center;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> <span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 16px;"><strong>It was a real highlight for all of us at Chartered Accountants ANZ</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;">Huge congratulations to the AFAANZ team on an outstanding conference. Special thanks to Nives Botica Redmayne and Marvin Wee and committee for their leadership, Tim Jones for his behind the scenes expertise, and to everyone who presented, contributed, and shared insights. Your energy and passion for a future‑ready profession are inspiring. </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;">As a long‑standing Platinum Partner, our support goes well beyond sponsorship. We’re committed to working with you through curriculum development, industry advisory boards, and stronger links between academia and business. Educators and researchers are shaping the next generation of Difference Makers, and we’re proud to stand alongside you. </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;">This year’s focus on <u>AI and sustainability</u> was right on target. The conversations about how these forces are reshaping accounting are building real momentum toward a workforce that leads with confidence, purpose, and integrity. We were proud to be immersed in AFAANZ 2025 from pre‑conference sessions to the main stage, contributing to bold discussions on education, capability, climate-related financial disclosures and attracting future talent. </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;"><strong>We’re excited to share some key highlights and resources from AFAANZ 2025</strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><ul style="line-height:1.2;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;font-size:14px"><li> <span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 14px;">We introduced the CA ANZ Inspiring Minds Award, recognising outstanding first-year accounting academics across ANZ, a reflection of our commitment to education and the future of the profession. Applications open in September, with winners to be announced at AFAANZ 2026. Stay tuned for more details soon. </span></li><li> <span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 14px;">AI is transforming our profession, creating opportunities if we prepare the next generation well. As educators, your role is vital in shaping leaders who see AI as a tool, not a threat. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Jj0ONvZ-78" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener"><strong>In this video, Kayur Patel FCA explains how AI enhances our work and why human judgement remains essentia</strong></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Jj0ONvZ-78" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;"></a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Jj0ONvZ-78" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;"><strong>l</strong></a>. </span> </li><li><span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 14px;">From our Reimagining the Future presentation, here are two useful resources: </span></li></ul><ul style="list-style-type:circle;line-height:1.2;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;font-size:14px"><li> <span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://caanz.com/AI_Quiz" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;"><strong>A</strong></a><a href="https://charteredaccountants.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_839WHDrqTYF9EX4" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener"><strong>I Readiness Self-Assessment</strong></a><a href="https://caanz.com/AI_Quiz" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">:</a> Discover your strengths and growth areas. </span> </li><li><span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 14px;"><a href="https://caanz.com/AI-Fluency-AFAANZ" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener"><strong>AI Fluency Insights for Finance Professionals</strong></a>: Register your interest for this complimentary course and learn how to boost productivity and apply AI in your role. </span></li></ul><ul style="line-height:1.2;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;font-size:14px"><li> <span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 14px;">Plus, we’re proud to support inspiring academics like you with an exclusive pathway to <a href="https://info.charteredaccountantsanz.com/AcademicMembership.html" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener"><strong>CA ANZ Academic Membership</strong></a>: 50% off the full fee, a complimentary micro course valued at $300, and access to a trusted network shaping the future of accounting and finance. </span></li> </ul><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> <span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 14px;">Connecting with so many of you at our stand was an absolute highlight! Thank you for your passion, the incredible work you do, and the conversations that will help shape the future of our profession. <a href="https://www.instagram.com/charteredaccountantsanz/" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener"><strong>Some of your insights are already live on our Instagram</strong></a><strong> </strong>- more to come! A big congratulations again to our activities’ winners, Ratna and Hiruni, we hope you enjoy your prizes.</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;">This event was a powerful reminder of the academic community’s vital role in shaping a stronger, future ready profession, a mission we’re proud to champion together. </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;">Regards,</span></p></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="image_block block-11" 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:643px"><img src="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/xxaw/v400uo21/efs/24t/e2r/CA%20footer%2021-7-25.png" style="display:block;height:auto;border:0;width:100%" width="643" alt title height="auto" /></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: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-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="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:249px"><img src="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/public/users/Integrators/a3385784-71e0-4da0-b392-607d3a5bfdb0/me_afaanz/Save%20the%20date.png" style="display:block;height:auto;border:0;width:100%" width="249" alt title height="auto" /></div></div></td></tr></table></td><td class="column column-2" 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"><img src="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/xxaw/v400uo21/ghe/ilf/kc2/dreamstime_xs_322680569.jpg" style="display:block;height:auto;border:0;width:100%" width="330" alt title height="auto" /></div></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table class="row row-6" 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="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;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">Since 2018, AFAANZ has held the Educator's Forum in Melbourne Australia annually in November. We are aware that some members are unable to come to Melbourne, so we are coming to you!</p> <p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">AFAANZ proudly announces the first <strong>Roaming Educator's Forum</strong>. This pop-up event will be held in Auckland at the CA ANZ offices on September 12th, 2025, from 10am-5pm.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> The theme for the day is "<strong>The AI Landscape: Current Realities and Future Opportunities</strong>" and we have organised experts from both industry and academia to present on this theme. There will be both informative sessions on the current state of AI developments, and interactive workshops where you can upskill on AI.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;text-align:left;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> While we are focused on the New Zealand membership, all are welcome to this in person event.</p><p style="margin:0;text-align:left;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><em><strong> Program and registration will be available shortly.</strong></em></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:4px solid #00f"><span style="word-break: break-word;"> </span></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><table class="image_block block-3" 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:462px"><img src="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/public/users/Integrators/a3385784-71e0-4da0-b392-607d3a5bfdb0/me_afaanz/editor_images/b64df787-5ab5-406b-8094-98fe0ff1afde.png" style="display:block;height:auto;border:0;width:100%" width="462" alt title height="auto" /></div></div></td></tr></table></td></tr></tbody></table></td></tr></tbody></table><table class="row row-7" 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="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;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> We are pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Millicent Chang and Professor Mark Wilson as the new co-Editor-in-Chiefs of the Accounting & Finance Journal from January 2026. Both bring a wealth of experience, academic rigour, and fresh perspectives to the role, and we are delighted to welcome them to the journal’s leadership.</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 continuing to deliver a high-quality journal under the guidance of our editorial team in 2026 and beyond.</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:4px solid #00f"><span style="word-break: break-word;"> </span></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table><table class="image_block block-3" 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:600px"> <img src="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/xxaw/v400uo21/65w/424/xlk/Wiley_AFAANZ%20Newsletter_Header.png" style="display:block;height:auto;border:0;width:100%" width="600" alt title height="auto" /></div></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; color: #0018ff; font-size: 16px;"><strong>New editions reflect key shifts in accounting: Sustainability reporting, carbon accounting, and climate disclosures</strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px">We are excited to introduce the upcoming new editions of our core Australia and New Zealand accounting textbooks for Semester 1, 2026. These titles have been developed to reflect major shifts in the accounting landscape, supporting instructors in addressing emerging requirements in sustainability reporting, carbon accounting, and climate-related financial disclosures, now essential components of accounting education across the region.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"><strong>Sustainability Reporting and Carbon Accounting</strong></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"><br /> Sustainability and carbon-related content is now embedded across multiple titles. The new edition of <a href="https://highered.au.wiley.com/catalogue/kidwell-financial-markets-institutions-and-money-5th-edition/?utm_source=AFAANZ+Newsletter&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=AUS-HE-FY26-Newsletter-AFAANZ+2025+Newsletter&utm_id=AUS-HE-FY26-Newsletter-AFAANZ+2025+Newsletter&utm_content=Kidwell" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;"><em>Financial Markets, Institutions and Money, 5th Edition</em></a> introduces a dedicated chapter on sustainability in finance, covering ESG integration in investment decisions and the financial sector’s role in supporting a low-emissions economy.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"><a href="https://highered.au.wiley.com/catalogue/birt-accounting-business-reporting-for-decision-making-9th-edition/?utm_source=AFAANZ+Newsletter&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=AUS-HE-FY26-Newsletter-AFAANZ+2025+Newsletter&utm_id=AUS-HE-FY26-Newsletter-AFAANZ+2025+Newsletter&utm_content=Birt" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;"><em>Accounting: Business Reporting for Decision Making, 9th Edition</em></a> expands on sustainability reporting and ethics, aligning with New Zealand’s mandatory disclosures and Australia’s draft legislation.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"><strong>Climate-Related Financial Disclosures</strong></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"> <a href="https://highered.au.wiley.com/catalogue/loftus-financial-reporting-5th-edition/?utm_source=AFAANZ+Newsletter&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=AUS-HE-FY26-Newsletter-AFAANZ+2025+Newsletter&utm_id=AUS-HE-FY26-Newsletter-AFAANZ+2025+Newsletter&utm_content=Loftus" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;"><em>Financial Reporting, 5th Edition</em></a> includes comprehensive updates on climate-related financial reporting, with coverage of New Zealand’s mandatory disclosure requirements (effective 2023) and Australia’s proposed legislation (introduced 2024). It also expands on digital reporting and XBRL for ESG compliance.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"><strong>Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)</strong></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"><br /> <a href="https://highered.au.wiley.com/catalogue/carlon-financial-accounting-reporting-analysis-and-decision-making-8th-edition/?utm_source=AFAANZ+Newsletter&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=AUS-HE-FY26-Newsletter-AFAANZ+2025+Newsletter&utm_id=AUS-HE-FY26-Newsletter-AFAANZ+2025+Newsletter&utm_content=Carlon+FA" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;"><em>Financial Accounting: Reporting, Analysis and Decision Making, 8th Edition</em></a> and <a href="https://highered.au.wiley.com/catalogue/carlon-accounting-reporting-analysis-and-decision-making-8th-edition/?utm_source=AFAANZ+Newsletter&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=AUS-HE-FY26-Newsletter-AFAANZ+2025+Newsletter&utm_id=AUS-HE-FY26-Newsletter-AFAANZ+2025+Newsletter&utm_content=Carlon" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;"><em>Accounting: Reporting, Analysis and Decision Making, 8th Edition</em></a><em> </em>feature revised content on ESG, sustainability, and corporate governance. These updates reflect current regulatory frameworks and prepare students for professional expectations </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"> All titles are available through <a href="https://highered.au.wiley.com/wiley-business-now/?utm_source=AFAANZ+Newsletter&utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_campaign=AUS-HE-FY26-Newsletter-AFAANZ+2025+Newsletter&utm_id=AUS-HE-FY26-Newsletter-AFAANZ+2025+Newsletter&utm_content=WBN" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">Wiley Business Now</a>, our low-cost subscription platform offering students access to all included resources under one affordable price. Each edition is supported by instructor toolkits and interactive media for flexible and effective delivery.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px">For more information, please get in touch with your local Wiley account manager, Shweta Sehgal to arrange a personalised demo and access code to explore the collection<br /><br />Contact: </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"><strong>Shweta Sehgal</strong> <br />Account Manager - Wiley Higher Education Australia <br /> E: <a href="mailto:shsehgal@wiley.com" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">shsehgal@wiley.com</a> <br />P: +61 (0) 409 344 660 </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:4px solid #00f"><span style="word-break: break-word;"> </span></td></tr></table></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="padding-bottom:15px;width:100%"><div class="alignment" align="center"><div style="max-width:125px"><img src="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/xxaw/v400uo21/o32/phf/93r/Save%20the%20date%20tile.png" style="display:block;height:auto;border:0;width:100%" width="125" alt title height="auto" /></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="image_block block-7" 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:612px"><img src="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/xxaw/v400uo21/rcm/g5i/kn0/November%20Forums.jpg" style="display:block;height:auto;border:0;width:100%" width="612" alt title height="auto" /></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="image_block block-9" 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:429px"><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="429" alt title height="auto" /></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;font-size:14px;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> <span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 16px; color: #2a7206;"><strong>24th A-CSEAR Conference 2025</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; color: #2a7206;"><strong>Monash Business School, Melbourne, Australia</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; color: #2a7206;"><strong>3rd – 5th December 2025</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; color: #2a7206;"><strong>CALL FOR PAPERS</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"><strong><em>Rewilding accounting research, education, and practice</em></strong></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;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> <span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 14px;">Monash Business School warmly invites you to the 24th Australasian Centre for Social and Environmental Accounting Research (A-CSEAR) Conference and Early Scholars’ Colloquium. The Early Scholars’ Colloquium will be held on 3rd December 2025, followed by the main conference from 3rd to 5th December 2025.</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 conference theme for 2025 is <strong><em>Rewilding accounting research, education, and practice</em></strong>. Rewilding is often conceived as a phenomenon confined to conservation biology, yet rewilding is increasingly seen as a broader, multi-faceted concept that involves embracing messiness, complexity, interconnectedness, curiosity, and compassion. Drawing upon the concept of rewilding in its broadest sense, we encourage the widest possible array of understandings, applications, and interrogation of rewilding in the context of accounting. This may include themes related to (but not limited to) rewilding in the context of accounting and accountability research, including the research process itself; rewilding accounting knowledge and practices; rewilding accounting education including curriculum and pedagogy; and rewilding ourselves, academics, and the accounting profession. The conference will hold space for diversity of perspectives, including the visible, invisible, and those that do not have a voice. We encourage interdisciplinarity, collaboration with those who think and do differently, to nurture imagination and craft collective insight into accounting’s role in addressing the challenges of our time.</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;"><strong>Full Conference Submissions</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;">We invite paper presentations on any aspect of social and environmental accounting. The deadline for submissions is <strong>25th August 2025</strong>. Notification about the decision will be made by <strong>29th September 2025</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;">All papers should be submitted via the conference online submission system found at: <a href="https://easychair.org/conferences" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;">https://easychair.org/conferences?conf=acsearconference2025</a>. Two types of submissions are encouraged: (1) full papers and (2) work in progress. Authors submitting full papers are expected to provide a complete manuscript by the submission deadline, whereas authors submitting a work in progress are invited to submit a 250-word abstract. Emerging scholars who would like to take part in the Emerging Scholars’ Colloquium please refer to the separate details provided on the conference web page. Please note that abstracts will be made available to all delegates prior to the conference. Submissions will be subject to review by a scientific committee.</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;">For more information, please contact the conference organisers at <a href="mailto:acsear2025@monash.edu" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;"><strong>acsear2025@monash.edu</strong></a></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;">Visit conference website at <a href="https://www.monash.edu/business/events/a-csear-conference-2025" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;"><strong>https://www.monash.edu/business/events/a-csear-conference-2025</strong></a></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;"><strong>To download the Call for Paper documents, please click either:</strong></span></p><ul style="line-height:1.2;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px;font-size:14px"><li><a href="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/xxaw/v400uo21/kbm/8ob/g0u/ACSEAR%202025%20CFP.pdf" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener"><span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 14px;">24th A-CSEAR Conference 2025 Call for Papers</span></a></li><li> <a href="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/xxaw/v400uo21/v8q/51y/27d/ACSEAR%20ESC%202025%20CFP.pdf" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener"><span style="word-break: break-word; font-size: 14px;">Emerging Scholars' Colloquium</span></a></li></ul></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="image_block block-13" width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0"><tr><td class="pad" style="padding-top:15px;width:100%;padding-right:0;padding-left:0"><div class="alignment" align="center"><div class="fullWidth" style="max-width:462px"><img src="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/public/users/Integrators/a3385784-71e0-4da0-b392-607d3a5bfdb0/me_afaanz/Meditari_Accountancy_Research_logo.png" style="display:block;height:auto;border:0;width:100%" width="462" alt title height="auto" /></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="text_block block-14" 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"> Meditari Accountancy Research is running a special issue on the topic "ACCOUNTING INFORMATION USE IN PUBLIC SECTOR FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT", which stands out and calls for innovative pieces of research in the area.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> The guest editors Susana Jorge (University of Coimbra, PT), Sandro Brunelli (University of Roma Tor Vergata, IT), Eugenio Caperchione (University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, IT), and Liliana Pimentel (University of Coimbra, PT) would like to invite your entity to spread the voice of this SI and to encourage your members and associates to propose valuable research and make the related submission(s).</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">There is an opportunity for your scholars that might elevate the quality and interest of this special issue.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">Further information can be found in this following <a href="https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/calls-for-papers/accounting-information-use-public-sector-financial-management" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">link</a>:</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><br /></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><strong><em>The deadline for full paper submissions is December, 31st 2025.</em></strong></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">Accepted papers will be published on a rolling basis and the related journal issue will be released in the late 2026 or early 2027.</p></div></div></td></tr></table><table class="divider_block block-15" 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-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="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: 18px; color: #0018ff;"><strong>Announcing AAAJ’s APIRA 2028 – Suva, Fiji</strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> The Asia-Pacific Interdisciplinary Research in Accounting (APIRA) 2028 conference and its Emerging Scholars' Colloquium returns to its traditional AAAJ management, philosophy, format and scope, convening for the first time in APIRA’s long history, <em>in Suva Fiji in the South Pacific</em>.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> APIRA hosts are The University of the South Pacific (USP) School of Accounting, Finance and Economics (SAFE) in association with Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal (AAAJ).</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">The APIRA conference will take place on 11-13 July 2028 and its Emerging Scholars’ Colloquium will take place on 10 July 2028. Both will be convened on USP’s Suva campus</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">The website for the conference can be found <a href="https://www.usp.ac.fj/usp-safe/apira-conference/" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">HERE</a>. Our Fiji location is an exciting step for APIRA and AAAJ as we continue to develop the interdisciplinary accounting research community across the Asia Pacific region and globally. </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">Please include this conference, its website and dates in your forward planning diaries. We look forward to meeting with you in Suva, Fiji, 2028!</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><strong><em>Professors Lee Parker & James Guthrie</em> - AAAJ Editors - Glasgow & Macquarie Universities</strong><br /> <strong><em>Professor Sumit Lodhia</em> – Co-Director Centre for Markets, Values & Inclusion - University of South Australia</strong><br /><strong><em>Professor Gurmeet Singh</em> – Deputy Vice-Chancellor - The University of the South Pacific</strong></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="image_block block-3" 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:495px"><img src="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/xxaw/v400uo21/8xv/tip/hrq/ANCAAR%20Banner.jpg" style="display:block;height:auto;border:0;width:100%" width="495" alt title height="auto" /></div></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;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> The 23rd Annual ANCAAR Audit Research Forum will be held in-person at ANU on 5-6 December 2025 (Friday-Saturday). The Forum is focused on emergent issues and new research in auditing, attestation and assurance.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><strong>SUBMISSION INFORMATION</strong></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> To have your current research considered for presentation at the Forum, you need to submit an extended abstract only at this stage (but full papers are acceptable).</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> Submissions must be sent as email attachments to <a href="mailto:ancaar@anu.edu.au" target="_blank" title="ancaar@anu.edu.au" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">ancaar@anu.edu.au</a> (only) and must be received by Friday 26 September 2025 to be considered.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> Preference will be given to papers that have not previously been presented at a conference or submitted to a journal (excluding papers that have been substantially changed subsequent to its prior presentation). Your submission email should include a statement in this regard. As in previous years, we strongly encourage submissions from PhD candidates and Early Career Researchers.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> Outcomes will be notified by 17 October. When deciding to submit an extended abstract, note that full versions of accepted papers must be provided by 14 November.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><strong>INVITATIONS TO ATTEND THE FORUM</strong></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">Attendance at the Forum is by invitation only. You will receive a separate invitation closer to the event date.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><strong>FURTHER INFORMATION</strong></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">General information on the ANCAAR Audit Research Forum is available here.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> If you have any questions about paper submission or the Forum, please email us at <a href="mailto:ancaar@anu.edu.au" target="_blank" title="ancaar@anu.edu.au" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">ancaar@anu.edu.au</a></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><em>2025 ANCAAR Audit Research Forum Coordinators: Dr Eunice Khoo and Dr Madhukar Singh</em></p></div></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" 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