AFAANZ COMMITTEES
AFAANZ program success is made possible by the dedication and hard work of our committees. Each member has contributed their time, expertise, and passion to ensure that our programs run smoothly and effectively. Below, we proudly recognize the individuals and who have played a vital role in our efforts.
CONFERENCE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE 2025
| Topic | Contact | University |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting History | Giulia Leonie | University of Genoa |
| Accounting and Technology | Ogen Yigitbasioglu | Queensland University of Technology |
| Asset Pricing, Finance (Other) | Clara Zhou | Macquarie University |
| Auditing | Yuyu Zhang | Queensland University of Technology |
| Auditing | Shan Zhou | University of NSW |
| Auditing | Soon-Yeow Phang | Monash University |
| Corporate Finance | Rui Zhong | University of Western Australia |
| Corporate Finance | June Cao | Curtin University |
| Corporate Governance | Anna Bedford | University of Technology, Sydney |
| Corporate Governance | Muhammad Nadeem | University of Queensland |
| Corporate Governance | Harj Singh | Curtin University |
| Corporate Social Responsibility | Fang Hu | Griffith University |
| Corporate Social Responsibility | Le (Laura) Luo | Macquarie University |
| Corporate Social Responsibility | Rebecca Bachmann | Macquarie University |
| Corporate Social Responsibility | Umesh Sharma | University of Waikato |
| Critical Perspectives | Farzana Tanima | University of Wollongong |
| Education | Meredith Tharapos | RMIT University |
| Education | Hoa Luong | University of Otago |
| Financial Accounting | Borhan Bhuiyan | Massey University |
| Financial Accounting | Bobae Choi | University of Queensland |
| Financial Accounting | Lina Li | University of Auckland |
| Financial Accounting | Jeff Coulton | University of NSW |
| Interdisciplinary | Glenn Finau | University of Tasmania |
| Management Accounting | Prabhu Sivabalan | University of Technology, Sydney |
| Management Accounting | Linda Chang | University of NSW |
| Public Sector/Not for Profit | Tarek Rana | RMIT University |
| Taxation | Elizabeth Morton | Curtin University |
EDUCATION SUB-COMMITTEE
TERMS OF REFERENCE
The purpose of the Education Subcommittee is to develop and facilitate initiatives that will enable the AFAANZ board to achieve its mission and goals in relation to education.
Membership
- The composition of the Subcommittee comprises the following: Co-chair (also member of the AFAANZ board), Co-chair and 4-6 members
- Changes to membership are agreed by the co-chairs in consultation with the AFAANZ board.
- Term of membership will be 3 years.
- Expression of interest to join the sub-committee will be called in July when vacancies arise.
- AFAANZ members who have expressed an interest to join the AFAANZ board may also be co-opted on the subcommittee.
Meetings
- Meetings are to be held every two months and scheduled around AFAANZ Board meetings. These are either in person or online. Additional meetings may be arranged when necessary.
- A quorum will be at least one of the co-chairs and 3 members.
Minutes
- Brief minutes and actions are to be maintained by one of the co-chairs and distributed to members of the Subcommittee within 7 days of the meeting.
- Brief minutes and actions of the meetings are to be circulated to the AFAANZ board.
Reporting/Relationship
- The Co-chair (also member of the AFAANZ board) will report to the AFAANZ board.
- Approval for initiatives will be sought from the AFAANZ board. On time critical matters, approval can be sought from the AFAANZ Presidents.
Current Sub-committee Members:
- David Bond (Co-Chair and member of the board)
- Nicola Beatson (Co-Chair)
- Reza Tajaddini (member)
- Nikki Schonfeldt (member)
- Meredith Tharapos (member)
- James Wakefield (member)