Research Grants

        

IAAER and KPMG are devoted to sponsoring research that informs the IASB decision process.

Round 3: Informing the IASB Standard Setting Process
The International Association for Accounting Education and Research (IAAER), KPMG LLP and the KPMG Foundation are pleased to invite research proposals under the Informing the IASB Standard Setting Process Research Program. The program supports scholarly research directed at informing the IASB’s decision process on any current agenda item. Up to five research grants will be awarded under this program.

Round 2: Research on Defining, Recognizing and Measuring Liabilities
The International Association for Accounting Education and Research (IAAER), in collaboration with KPMG, is pleased to announce our Research on Defining, Recognizing and Measuring Liabilities grant recipients. The program supports scholarly research directed at informing the IASB’s decision process for the Board’s projects related to Liabilities and Equities.

Round 1: Reporting Financial Performance
Round 1 of our joint program focused on Reporting Financial Performance and provided funding for five outstanding projects. In addition to receiving funding from KPMG, each team benefited from feedback provided by standard setters and leading scholars at four project events.

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CURRENT GRANTS

Call for Research Proposals: International Auditing and Assurance Standards
ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and the International Association for Accounting Education and Research (IAAER) are pleased to invite research proposals to support the work of the International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB). The program supports academic research directed at informing the IAASB’s standard setting activities. Funded projects will be showcased at three events involving representatives from the IAASB as well as renowned researchers specializing in the area of audit and assurance. ACCA, IAASB and IAAER plan to publish a practice-focused briefing report summarizing the primary research findings of the program. Research teams may publish an academic report of their individual findings in the outlet of their choice. Funding for this program is provided by ACCA.

The deadline for submission of preliminary proposals is September 15, 2009.

Download the abbreviated call for proposals for distribution or click above for the full description.

PAST GRANTS

Recipients of the IAAER/ACCA/IAESB Research Grants
A global invitation for research proposals to advance the field of accounting education was launched jointly by the International Association for Accounting Education and Research (IAAER) and ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants).  Up to five research grants of $25,000, funded by ACCA, the world’s largest and fastest-growing global professional accountancy body, have been awarded under the programme, which aims to support the work of the International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB).

Paper Development Workshop Presented at AMIS 2008
IAAER and the ACCA presented a Paper Development Workshop at a special session  at the AMIS 2008 Conference in Bucharest on June 19, 2008. Aiming to encourage and develop research skills among doctoral students and junior faculty, the workshop supported the goal of our two organizations to promote and develop excellence in accounting education and research internationally.

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The current global economic conditions: roles and opportunities for the accounting profession

The deadline for research proposals is GMT 12 midnight on 23 August 2009.

ACCA is committed to understanding and promoting the role of the accounting profession in supporting economies and organisations through the current economic conditions – and beyond. Accordingly, ACCA’s Research Committee has made available a total of GBP50,000 (equivalent) to support one or more internationally-focused research projects and related dissemination activities.

Social accounting in times of economic downturn

The deadline for research proposals is GMT 12midnight on 4 October 2009.

ACCA wishes to commission research with policy and/or practical relevance that addresses the overarching question of how social accounting can develop in the future to meet users’ and practitioners’ needs, while still being conceptually rigorous, in times of economic downturn. Accordingly, ACCA’s Research Committee invites applications for funding from researchers internationally for projects that focus on the issues outlined in this Call.

Under this initiative, ACCA’s Research Committee has set aside a total of GBP50,000 (equivalent) to support internationally-focused research projects. 

Health financing vs health outcomes

The deadline for expression of interest responses is GMT 12midnight on 30th November 2008.

Given the increasing complexity and pressures relating to healthcare financing internationally, ACCA intends to commission international, comparative research that will help inform governments in meeting policy challenges involved in improving health outcomes whilst containing costs. In particular, as the global body for professional accountants, ACCA wishes to develop understanding of the future role(s) for the accounting profession in helping to meet these challenges.

ACCA is making GB£35,000 (equivalent) available through this initiative to support BOTH an internationally-focused research project AND international travel for related dissemination activity.  The project is expected to start in February 2009 and be completed within twelve months.

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Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland

Research Funding

ICAS supports high quality research which is timely and relevant to the accountancy profession or business. Applications are encouraged from researchers and institutions anywhere in the world. Successful applicants benefit from a close working relationship with a world class professional body which has close links with national and international policy makers and regulators. Research results are widely distributed and discussion events may be held to launch reports and encourage debate.

ICAS seeks research proposals that are in the public interest, which will help to inform the development of future policy. Proposals are encouraged under several themes which are outlined in the Research Funding Brochure. Specific examples of topics that are currently of interest to ICAS are set out in the Research Priorities list. Three levels of grants are normally available: Seedcorn (up to £750) Small project (under £2,000) Large project (£2,000-£25,000)

For further details of the application process and to download an application form, visit www.icas.org.uk/researchfunding.

Research Centre

ICAS is committed to supporting and encouraging high quality research that is timely, relevant and useful to the accountancy profession in an international or UK perspective. Research is funded by the Scottish Accountancy Trust for Education and Research (SATER), which focuses on research that is relevant to the public interest and the accountancy profession or business. To this end, research proposals are invited on issues of broad relevance to the accountancy profession, both within and outside public practice.

For further details, visit www.icas.org.uk/research.

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Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Whales (ICAEW)

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