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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"> Only 1 day before the 2023 AFAANZ Conference begin at The Star on the Gold Coast from July 2 – July 4, with SIG events beginning on July 1. </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><br />The theme for the final dinner is "Golden Sands", so you can interpret that anyway you want... Gold, Beach, Summer....</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">There's a host of plenary and keynote, including:</p><ul style="line-height:1.2;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><li>Jennifer Joe: The Fair Value Influencers: Valuation Specialists’ Role and Use in Auditing and Financial Reporting</li><li>Henk Berkman: Climate Change and Asset Pricing</li><li>Simon Hann: The Attractiveness of the Profession</li><li>Patrick Viljoen: How to make a sustainability quilt. The role of integrated thinking in cohesive storytelling</li><li>Amir Ghandar: Accounting Digital Future</li></ul><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">Panel Sessions:</p><ul style="line-height:1.2;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"><li>Building Capacity for Sustainability in the Accounting Profession </li><li>Navigating the AI Frontier in Education: Opportunities and Challenges for Educators</li><li>Meet the Editors</li><li>Turning passions into careers </li><li>Early career to all-career – futureproofing the accounting profession</li><li> Engagement between standard-setters, practitioners, regulators, and educators</li></ul><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px">The AFAANZ Board and our sponsors: CA ANZ, CPA and MYOB, and our exhibitors look forward to catching up and connecting!</p></div></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" 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;border-top:0;border-right:0;border-bottom:0;border-left:0"><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> </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%;padding-right:0;padding-left:0"><div class="alignment" align="center" style="line-height:10px"><img class="big" src="https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/public/users/Integrators/a3385784-71e0-4da0-b392-607d3a5bfdb0/me_afaanz/Data%20Analytics.png" style="display:block;height:auto;border:0;width:602px;max-width:100%" width="602" /></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="font-size:16px;background-color:#ffffff;color:#0003ff;"><strong>Proposal for a new Special Interest Group (SIG) - the Data Analytics SIG</strong></span></p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"> Announcing the ground-breaking Data Analytics Special Interest Group (SIG) — where academia meets the forefront of data-driven innovation!</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"> Ready to shape the future of accounting and finance academia and practice with the power of data analytics? The new Data Analytics SIG invites academics and postgraduate students passionate about the fusion of data analytics, accounting, and finance in academia to join a supportive community that encourages intellectual growth, fosters collaboration, and pushes the boundaries of knowledge. By joining this SIG, you will be able to:</p><ul style="line-height:1.2;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"><li> Connect with like-minded academics who share your passion for data analytics, exchange ideas and foster valuable relationships that can open doors to new opportunities and innovative collaborations.</li><li>Elevate your skills and stay ahead of the curve in the ever-evolving world of accounting, finance, and data analytics.</li><li>Explore cutting-edge technologies and the latest tools used in data analytics to enhance your research and teaching activities.</li><li> Discover innovative teaching approaches to integrate data analytics into accounting and finance curricula and prepare students for the data-driven job market by equipping them with essential analytical skills.</li><li>Access a wealth of resources, case studies, and real-world applications that bring data analytics concepts to life in the classroom.</li></ul><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"> To get further information or to express your interest to join the new Data Analytics SIG and embark on a transformative journey to uncover new research frontiers, expand your network, and make a lasting impact on the academic landscape, you can either:</p><ol><li>visit the AccountingPod booth during the upcoming AFAANZ conference in Gold Coast</li><li> email Sorin Daniliuc at <a href="mailto:sorin.daniliuc@anu.edu.au" target="_blank" title="sorin.daniliuc@anu.edu.au" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">sorin.daniliuc@anu.edu.au</a>.</li></ol><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"> Remember: In the era of data-driven decision-making, academia plays a vital role in shaping the future. Join us and become a driving force behind the integration of data analytics in accounting and finance education in Australia and New Zealand!</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> </span></td></tr></table></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" 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;border-top:0;border-right:0;border-bottom:0;border-left:0"><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;text-align:center;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> <span style="color:#0029ff;"><strong>Proposal for a new Special Interest Group (SIG) </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:16.8px"><span style="color:#0029ff;font-size:16px;"><strong>the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) SIG</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 thrilled to announce the launch of our highly anticipated AFAANZ Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Special Interest Group (SIG). The ESG SIG is a community of scholars and professionals dedicated to integrating ESG considerations into accounting and finance research and practices, fostering collaboration, and shaping the future of our research and industry.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"> By joining our dynamic ESG SIG, you will gain access to a range of exciting opportunities and benefits:</p><ul style="line-height:1.2;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"><li>Networking and Collaboration: Connect with passionate professionals and scholars who share your vision for sustainable accounting and finance. Engage in fruitful discussions, exchange ideas, and establish valuable partnerships that can lead to innovative research projects, industry initiatives, and career advancement.</li><li> Thought Leadership and Professional Development: Stay at the forefront of ESG trends, research, practices, and regulations. The ESG SIG offers a platform for continuous learning and professional development through exclusive workshops and webinars led by scholars and industry experts.</li><li> Research Excellence: Unlock new research opportunities and contribute to the advancement of sustainable accounting and finance research and practices. Collaborate with fellow SIG members on interdisciplinary projects, access cutting-edge data sources, and participate in the development of ESG frameworks and methodologies. Your research endeavours can make a significant impact on the industry and contribute to shaping responsible business practices.</li><li> Educational Resources: Gain access to a wealth of educational resources tailored to integrating ESG principles into accounting and finance education. Benefit from curated content, case studies, and practical insights that can enhance your teaching materials and empower future professionals to address ESG challenges and opportunities.</li><li> Advocacy and Influence: Play an active role in advocating for the integration of ESG principles in accounting and finance practices. Through the ESG SIG, you will have the opportunity to engage with regulatory bodies, contribute to policy discussions, and shape the future direction of the industry. Together, we can drive positive change and create a sustainable and inclusive financial ecosystem.</li></ul><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"> To express your interest in joining the ESG SIG, please either:</p><ul style="line-height:1.2;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px"><li>email Tracy (Kun) Wang at<a href="mailto:kun.wang@anu.edu.au" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;"></a> <a href="mailto:kun.wang@anu.edu.au" target="_blank" title="kun.wang@anu.edu.au" style="text-decoration: underline; color: #0068A5;" rel="noopener">kun.wang@anu.edu.au</a>, or</li><li> signup a form at the AFAANZ booth in the exhibition area during the AFAANZ Conference</li></ul><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px">Your participation in the ESG SIG will position you as a leader and catalyst for change in the accounting and finance community. Together, we can drive the widespread adoption of ESG principles, create meaningful impact, and build a better future.</p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:16.8px"> </p><p style="margin:0;mso-line-height-alt:19.2px">We eagerly await your involvement in this pivotal initiative.</p></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;color:#000;width:660px" width="660"><tbody><tr><td class="column column-1" width="100%" 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sponsors</span></p><p style="margin:0;font-size:14px;mso-line-height-alt:14.399999999999999px"> </p></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;border-top:0;border-right:0;border-bottom:0;border-left:0"><table class="social_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 class="social-table" width="111px" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" role="presentation" style="mso-table-lspace:0;mso-table-rspace:0;display:inline-block"><tr><td style="padding:0 5px 0 0"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/AFAANZ/" target="_blank"><img src="https://app-rsrc.getbee.io/public/resources/social-networks-icon-sets/circle-color/facebook@2x.png" width="32" height="32" alt="Facebook" 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