May 2025

AFAANZ 2025 Conference

6 July - 8 July 2025

Sofitel Brisbane Central, Queensland, Australia

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. 

We also welcome our plenary speakers: Professor Renée Adams, University of Oxford; and Professor Clinton Free, University of Sydney.

The registration fees for this year's conference:

Early Bird Registration (up until Saturday 31st May)

AFAANZ Member $790.00   ($890.00 after 31st May)

Non-Member $1,200.00       ($1300.00 after 31st May)

First Time Attendee $690.00 *

Research Student $590.00 *

Retirees & Life Members $590.00 *

To register for the * discounted rates, please email info@afaanz.org 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.

Dinner theme: Maiwar Nights: River City Elegance & Flowing Connections

Celebrate the enduring flow of knowledge, connection, and community along the banks of Maiwar (the Aboriginal name for the Brisbane River). Set against the backdrop of Brisbane’s shimmering skyline, this evening honours the rich traditions of place while recognising the evolving contributions of accounting and finance academics and professionals across Australia and New Zealand.

Click HERE to go to the registration page

If you are unable to attend the conference, you can also register for SIG events only HERE

A message from Chris Freeland AM, CEO of CPA Australia:

A message for all PhD students from Joshua Adotey

Join us for the Emerging Academic Forum: Navigating the Early Academic Journey – Teaching and Research Excellence for Emerging Accounting and Finance Academics, held at CPA Australia’s Brisbane office on Friday, 4 July 2025—the day before the AFAANZ Conference.

Designed for early career academics attending AFAANZ, this forum offers insights, strategies, and practical guidance to help you excel in both teaching and research. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with peers, gain valuable expertise, and set yourself up for career success.

Where:  CPA Australia Brisbane Office: Level 23/333 Ann St, Brisbane City

Cost:  AFAANZ Members $30, Non-members $50 (note that member discount will be automatically deducted if you are logged into your account)

Check out the program and register HERE for the full day event.   You can livestream the morning Keynote and Panel sessions at no charge by registering HERE

For more details about the program or any questions please contact Adam Suess.

The inaugural CPA Australia ASEAN Academic Forum will be held on 16–17 September 2025 at Le Méridien Jakarta, bringing together leading and emerging scholars from across the region to advance accounting research and teaching. This refereed forum welcomes submissions of extended abstracts across a broad spectrum of accounting and finance topics, including but not limited to financial reporting, assurance, corporate governance, taxation, ESG and sustainability reporting, fintech, management accounting, public sector accounting, and Islamic finance. Research with a strong connection to ASEAN or Indonesian contexts such as regulatory developments, financial inclusion, or digital economy transitions is particularly encouraged. All participants and presenters must attend the forum in-person.

Submissions should be emailed with the subject line ‘ASEAN 2025 Submission’ to adam.suess@cpaaustralia.com.au

Abstract submissions due: 18 June 2025

Acceptance notification: 26 June 2025

Attendance fees: Complimentary

Express interest HERE

AFAANZ members, we would love your help!

Your experiences and perspectives can truly make a difference to the future of the profession. We’re proud to support a global survey by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), aimed at better understanding how young people perceive and choose accounting careers.

Please take a few minutes to complete the survey here and don’t forget to share it with your network to help us capture a broader and more diverse range of insights.

Together, we can make epic things happen

One exciting example is our collaboration with Year13. We’ve recently launched a self-paced digital resource (Entrepreneur Virtual Work Experience) created to help students discover the possibilities within accounting and entrepreneurship.

At the center of this experience is the inspiring story of Chebbo, an accountant-turned-entrepreneur who transformed his passion for burgers into a thriving business. It’s a powerful reminder that accounting and financial literacy aren’t just useful, they’re game changers that can fuel dreams, spark innovation, and help turn side hustle into success stories.

This is just one of the many ways we’re inspiring young people, and we’d love your support in sharing this resource with your students.

Making magic with numbers – and beyond.

We’re also celebrating the incredible ways accountants are making their mark across unexpected industries, and Brett Conley CA is leading the charge. As Finance Manager at Disney+ Australia & New Zealand, Brett demonstrates that accounting isn’t just about the numbers. It’s about enabling creativity, driving innovation, and helping magical stories come to life.

Brett’s work proves that finance plays a critical role behind the scenes, supporting the creative process and ensuring Disney’s vision thrives. Her story is a testament to the exciting, impactful, and purpose-driven nature of the profession.

By sharing journeys like Brett’s, we’re redefining what it means to be an accountant. This is a career path full of possibilities for those who want to make a difference, pursue their passions, and, yes, make epic things happen.

Catch Brett’s inspiring story on our YouTube channel or read the full feature in Variety magazine.

Let’s keep the inspiration flowing, together we’re shaping the future of accounting!

caanz.com/epic-educators   

Regards,

The Chartered Accountants ANZ team

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF OF THE JOURNAL

ACCOUNTING & FINANCE

The AFAANZ Board is inviting applications for the position of Editor-in-Chief of the association’s journal, Accounting & Finance. 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.

Selection Process

The AFAANZ Board has formed a Selection Committee to recommend a suitable candidate to the Board. The Selection Committee comprises of:

• President (Australia);
• President (New Zealand);
• Current Accounting and Finance Editor-in-Chief; and
• Two past AFAANZ Presidents with extensive journal editing experience.

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.

Key Selection Criteria

The Selection Committee will consider the following qualities and criteria:

• A strong personal research record demonstrating excellence;
• Previous journal editing experience;
• Proven ability to foster and support diverse research, including the promotion of research in accounting and finance across a diverse range of research methods;
• Capacity to manage a demanding workload and meet deadlines;
• Capacity to manage a diverse editorial team in an effective and efficient manner; and
• Demonstrated support from the applicant’s university.

The duties of the Editor-in-Chief or Co-Editor-in-Chief include the following:

• Promoting the journal as an outlet for a broad range of accounting and finance research topics and methods;
• Working with and reporting to the AFAANZ Journal Oversight Committee in all journal-related matters;
• Reporting to the AFAANZ Board, including attending AFAANZ Board meetings when required;
• Efficient management of the journal’s review process;
• Timely delivery of journal content to Wiley Publishers;
• Appointing deputy editors to manage and provide advice on papers in specific sub-discipline areas;
• Selecting and engaging editorial board members;
• Active solicitating submissions at domestic and international forums;
• Promoting the journal domestically and internationally;
• Developing strategies to enhance the profile and standing of the journal;
• Consulting with the AFAANZ Journal Oversight Committee and Board throughout the year; and
• Preparing and presenting an annual editor’s report to the AFAANZ Board.

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.

Application Process

Interested applicants should email their application in confidence to info@afaanz.org by 31 May 2025. Applications must include:

A letter or statement (maximum four pages) addressing each of the six selection criteria;

A one-page statement outlining the applicant’s strategies to raise the domestic and international profile of the journal; and

A comprehensive curriculum vitae.

Any questions?

Prospective applicants are encouraged to contact Marvin Wee or Nives Botica-Redmayne in confidence to discuss or clarify any aspects of the role or the application process.

The Selection Committee will review all applications and reserves the right to invite individuals to apply.

Marvin Wee, President (Australia)

Nives Botica-Redmayne, President (New Zealand)

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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. 

Our next event is:

To register for this event, click HERE

All past insight series events have been recorded and are available to view HERE. 

SIG CONFERENCE EVENTS

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 Professor Wai-Fong Chua AM as our keynote speaker, with Dr Maryam Safari presiding as the session chair.

Members can register HERE, with the following registration fees applicable:

• AHSIG members: $65
• AHSIG non-members: $90

The registration fee will cover the catering, including morning tea and lunch.

We look forward to your participation at the 23rd Accounting History Symposium.

Maryam Safari

AHSIG Convenor (and Lina Xu, Deputy Convenor)

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FINANCIAL REPORTING INTEREST GROUP

2025 FINANCIAL REPORTING FORUM JULY 5

This year we will hold the Forum on July 5 in Brisbane. We will be starting around 1pm given the success of this start time in Auckland last year and we will finish around 5.30pm with drinks. The format will start as usual with the valuable session with the various accounting standard setting bodies making presentations on current financial reporting issues. This will include a comprehensive update but with particular focus on hot topics on the agenda.  We will also have a session devoted to presentations by PhD students, established academics and practitioners. All presentations will be in-person.

HDR PRESENTATIONS: CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

We invite students working on PhD (or Master) projects on financial reporting issues, especially projects that are likely to have significant relevance to accounting standards, to present papers on their research. This is an opportunity for HDR students to obtain valuable feedback from an audience with a strong interest in external financial reporting. If you are working on a topic for a higher research degree that is likely to have significant relevance to financial reporting or the standard-setting process or the connection between financial and sustainability reporting and you would like to present your research, you should e-mail an abstract of no more than 300 words to Phil Hancock. (phil.hancock@uwa.edu.au) no later than May 23. Applicants will be notified of the outcome by May 27. If you would like more details, call Phil on 61 8 6488 1835. There will be no fee to attend the Forum for all HDR students.  

ACADEMICS AND PRACTITIONERS: CALL FOR PAPERS

The Forum also provides an opportunity for the academic and practitioner communities to present their research to the standard setters which may be very relevant to them as standard setters. We invite interested academics and practitioners to submit papers on any topic related to financial reporting or the connection between financial and sustainability reporting. Full papers or abstracts of 300 words maximum will be considered for acceptance. These should be sent to janice.loftus@adelaide.edu.au no later than May 23. Applicants will be notified by May 27. Full papers for successful applicants will be required by June 30.

So, register HERE for the forum and hear from the accounting standard setters in Australia and New Zealand.

Phil Hancock

Chair- SIG 3

Join us at the Sofitel in Brisbane for our annual SIG5 symposium to explore the latest trends in accounting education. The event fosters an engaging environment for sharing best practice and gaining actionable insights to take back to your institution.

In addition to thought-provoking presentations from academics and industry leaders, we are introducing interactive round tables 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.

We are excited to welcome you all to Brisbane for what promises to be an engaging and enriching experience.

The SIG5 Committee:

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.

Public Sector and Not-for-Profit Interest Group (SIG 6) Symposium 

Theme: Maximising Impact - Strategies for Ensuring Public Sector and NFP Research Influences Policy and Achieves High-Quality Publication

Venue: Sofitel Brisbane Central, Queensland (Australia).

Date: Sunday 6 July 2025

Time: 9:00 am to 1:30 pm

Join us at the AFAANZ 2025 Conference in Brisbane for the Public Sector and Not-for-Profit Special Interest Group (SIG 6) Symposium. This year’s theme focuses on how researchers can enhance the visibility, academic rigor, and real-world relevance of their work in the public sector and not-for-profit (NFP) domain.

This event is designed for scholars at all career stages who are keen to understand how their work can achieve both high-quality publication outcomes and policy influence.

Research Presentations & Panel Feedback (Second Half)

Selected SIG 6 members will present their current studies or research proposals. The expert panel will provide constructive feedback on how to strengthen these projects for greater academic contribution and policy relevance. See call for abstract at below.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and contribute to the future of public sector and NFP research.

Call for Abstracts

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.

We welcome abstracts that focus on research that:

• Directly responds to calls or identified needs from standard setters
• Examines the impact of existing standards, regulations, or reporting frameworks on public sector and NFP entities
• Engages with real-world case studies, organisations, or industry collaborations to inform policy and practice
• Uses innovative methodologies to generate actionable insights for standard setters and regulators
• Demonstrates successful knowledge translation strategies that bridge academic research and practical application

Submission Details

Interested persons are invited to submit an abstract of up to 250 words to Dr. Ushi Ghoorah at ushi.gh@westernsydney.edu.au by 21 May 2025. Successful applicants will be notified by 26 May 2025 and will be required to submit a one-page summary of their study/research project by 18 June 2025.

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.

SIG Registration Information, click HERE

For queries, please contact SIG 6 Chair: Dr Ushi Ghoorah

SIGMA Annual Dinner “Beyond the journal: Doing research with impact”

We are delighted to invite you to the 2025 Management Accounting Special Interest Group (SIGMA) forum at the upcoming AFAANZ Conference in Brisbane.

Date: Saturday 5th July 2025

Time: 6.00-9:30pm 

Location: AFAANZ Conference venue, Sofitel Brisbane Central

Cost: $120 AUD (members), $145 (non-SIG members), $120 (student)

Registration links: AFAANZ main conference (where you can also register for the SIGMA dinner): 

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.

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.

Call for Expressions of Interest: DASIG Annual Meeting at AFAANZ 2025

Sunday, 6 July 2025, Brisbane - 8.30am to 1.00pm

Building on the success of our inaugural meeting in 2024, the Data Analytics Special Interest Group (DASIG) 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.

The meeting will include research presentations, teaching demonstrations, case studies and industry insights and will offer a valuable platform to share your work, gain feedback, learn new tricks in dealing with data, and connect with like-minded colleagues shaping the future of data analytics in accounting and finance. The final program for the meeting will be made available to registered attendees and other DASIG members by Monday 16 June 2025.

The prices to attend the meeting are as follows:

• Member $70.00 - includes morning tea and lunch
• Non-Member $100.00 - includes morning tea and lunch
• Virtual Member $25.00
• Virtual Non-Member $55.00

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To become a member and benefit from the lower registration prices, please click HERE.

You can register either through your conference registrations, or for the meeting only through https://www.afaanzconference.com/sig-program

We look forward to your contributions and to seeing you in Brisbane!

DASIG committee: Cynthia Cai, Sorin Daniliuc, Prabashi Dharmasiri, Matthew Grosse, Hoa Luong, Karin Olesen, Kirsty Redgen, Carl Shen.

To view all the current Call for Papers from our Institutional Members and journals, click on the Call button.  

Here are the new announcements for this month:

AFAANZ Members Areas of Expertise

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.

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 info@afaanz.org if you have any questions. 

AFAANZ gratefully acknowledges our sponsors

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