The Accounting for Social Impact Research Group at the Auckland University of Technology will host the Accounting for Social Impact Case Competition on Friday, 26 November 2021. The event aims to promote students’ understanding of how accounting technologies and practices can be used to develop innovative solutions to address real-world problems.

Students from New Zealand; Australian; and Pacific Island universities are invited to participate in the competition in groups of 2-3.

Students are encouraged to explore key social issues of interest, identify roles of accounting in understanding the issues and achieving social impact, and suggest innovative solutions to address social issues. From the submissions received, the top-rated case writers will be invited to present their case before a panel of judges.

The panel of judges will comprise representatives from the accounting profession, including academics and practitioners. They will judge the submissions and the presentations. Individuals representing key societal stakeholder groups will also be present.

Prizes will be awarded to the top three winning teams. One prize will also be awarded to the overall winner for the most innovative case.

Participating in the event will allow students to build a better awareness of the social impact of accounting in organisations and society, develop a range of personal and business skills (critical thinking, problem-solving and interpersonal skills) and create networks with fellow students and community groups.

Key dates

Registration Deadline now Extended

30 September 2021 - Registration Deadline

8 October 2021 - Submission Deadline

5 November 2021 - Students informed of the decision

26 November 2021 - Social Impact Case Competition Event - Online Only

To submit cases, or for more information, please contact the Conference Organisers

Dr Cherrie Yang

Dr Syrus Islam

Dr Muhammad Bilal Farooq

at

accounting@aut.ac.nz

For registration and other information, visit Accounting for Social Impact Case Competition.

This year’s Accounting for Social Impact Case Competition is proudly sponsored by ACCA, CA ANZ, MYOB and Xero.