Public Sector and Not-For-Profit Accounting Special Interest Group

AIMS

The Special Interest Groups (SIGs) of AFAANZ provide a valuable service to members through the recognition and facilitation of the special interests of members. The mission of the Public Sector and Not-for-Profit (PSNFPA) is to provide services to members that enhance the interaction among those with common specialist interests to assist in the fulfilment of the mission of AFAANZ.

Members of the PSNFPA comprise experienced and well-published academics, early and mid-career academics and higher degree research students. Members include those with interests in all aspects of accounting, accountability, auditing, governance, and performance management in public and not-for-profit sectors.

The aims of the public sector and not-for-profit accounting (PSNFPA) Special Interest Group are:

To facilitate research by its members into public sector and not-for-profit accounting via peer review of research grants applications.
To provide services to members that enhance interaction among those with public sector and not-for-profit interests through face-to-face meetings, e-mails, electronic publications and other activities.
To provide research development and academic support to members through peer review of their working papers for journal submissions.
To help establish links with academics, practitioners and institutions, locally and internationally, with similar interests.
To assist the AFAANZ annual doctoral colloquium initiative by encouraging public sector and not-for-profit HDR students to attend the AFAANZ colloquium.
To do all such things as are incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above aims.

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

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

MEMBERSHIP

To become a member of the PSNFPA SIG you will first need to become a member of AFAANZ. The fee for AFAANZ membership is AU$137.50 including GST for applicants residing in Australia and AU$125 for applicants residing outside Australia. Note that membership is based on a calendar year.

The fee for the PSNFPA SIG is AU$22 including GST for applicants residing in Australia and AU$20 for applicants residing outside Australia. Click on the purchase button to gain access to this SIG. You may also "Join this Group" further below to be keep up to date with the latest news and events.