International Conference Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management 2024:
Navigating the Future of Finance, Accounting, and Auditing

August 30th, 2024 Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam

(ICAEFM 2024)

CALL FOR PAPERS

International Conference Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management 2024: Navigating the Future of Finance, Accounting, and Auditing

Date: 30th August 2024.

Location: Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), Vietnam

Hosted by: Ho Chi Minh City Open University and Nha Trang University

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

Ho Chi Minh City Open University and Nha Trang University are organizing International Conference Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management 2024: Navigating the Future of Finance, Accounting, and Auditing, to be held on 30th August 2024, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

We invite submissions for the “Global Financial Accounting Insights Conference 2024: Navigating the Future of Finance, Accounting, and Auditing.” This one-day event will bring together experts, practitioners, researchers, and academics to discuss emerging trends, challenges, and opportunities in finance, accounting, and auditing. This is an excellent platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and exploring the latest industry advancements.

THE CONFERENCE THEME

International Conference Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management 2024: Navigating the Future of Finance, Accounting, and Auditing

Topics that the conference encourages to exchange and discuss include (but are not limited to):

1. Digital Transformation: the impact of digital technology, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), robotic process automation (RPA), and blockchain, on finance and accounting practices, streamline operations and improve accuracy.
2. Data Analytics and Business Intelligence: using data analytics to drive financial decisions. Conferences highlight tools and strategies for collecting, analysing, and interpreting financial data to gain business insights and improve performance.
3. Sustainability and ESG Reporting: Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are gaining traction. Conferences often cover sustainability reporting, ESG metrics, and regulatory developments in this area, as stakeholders increasingly demand more transparency and accountability from businesses.
4. Regulatory Compliance and Risk Management: focus on best practices for managing risk and ensuring compliance. Topics may include updates on tax laws, financial reporting standards, and cybersecurity risks.
5. Remote Work and Virtual Collaboration: remote work has changed how finance and accounting teams operate, explore tools and techniques for virtual collaboration, remote team management, and maintaining productivity in a hybrid work environment.
6. Strategic Finance and Business Partnering: Finance professionals are increasingly taking on strategic roles within their organizations. Conferences discuss how finance teams can collaborate with other departments, drive strategic initiatives, and contribute to business growth.
7. Leadership and Soft Skills Development: Beyond technical skills, conferences emphasize the importance of leadership, communication, and other soft skills. Sessions often cover leadership development, change management, and team building.
8. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): focus on building diverse and inclusive work environments, conferences are addressing DEI initiatives in finance and accounting, highlighting their impact on team dynamics and organizational success.
9. Automation and Process Optimization: Many conferences discuss how automation can improve efficiency in accounting processes like accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll. They also explore tools for process optimization and workflow improvement.
10. Globalization and International Accounting: international accounting standards, cross-border tax considerations, and strategies for managing global operations.

These trends reflect a dynamic and evolving landscape in finance and accounting, where technology, compliance, and strategic collaboration are at the forefront.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

• Dr. Martin Kreeb

Email: martin.kreeb@charlotte-fresenius-uni.at

President, Charlotte Fresenius University Vienna

Research area: Management & Sustainability

• Dr. Nazrul Islam

Email: nazrul.islam@uel.ac.uk

Professor of Business & Director of Research Degrees

Associate Director, UEL Centre of FinTech

Senior Lecturer, University Square Stratford, UK

Associate Editor, Technological Forecasting & Social Change

Department Editor, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management

Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Technology Intelligence and Planning

Research area: Finance

• Chau Duong

Email: c.duong@uel.ac.uk

Course Leader of the BSc Accounting and Finance

Senior Lecturer, University of East London, UK

Research area: Accounting and Finance

• Dr Hjh. Zuraeda Ibrahim

Email: zurae229@uitm.edu.my

Director of Student Leadership Institute,

University Teknologi Mara, Malaysia

Research area: Accounting and Finance

• Associate Prof. Dr. Norfaiezah Sawandi

Email: ezah@uum.edu.my

College of Business – University Utara Malaysia

Research area: Accounting

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

We welcome original research papers, case studies, and practical insights from professionals and  academics. Submissions should meet the following requirements:

• Abstract: 200-300 words, including a brief overview of the topic, research question, methodology, and key findings.
• Paper Length: Full papers should be 3,000-5,000 words, including references and appendices.
• Format: Submissions should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format, with single-spaced text, 12-point font, and 1-inch margins. The full submission must be on the conference template (ICAEFM-2024-template.doc)
• Deadline: Please submit your abstracts by 30 June 2024. Accepted authors will be notified by 15 July 2024, with final papers due by 20 August 2024.
• There is no submission fee

SUBMISSION PROCESS

Please submit your abstracts to icaefm@ou.edu.vn. Include your name, affiliation, and contact information in your submission email. We look forward to receiving your contributions and engaging in thought-provoking discussions.

REGISTRATION AND ATTENDANCE

Registration details and the full conference agenda will be provided upon acceptance of your submission. For any questions or additional information, please contact us at thuy.hh@ou.edu.vn.

Join us for The International Conference Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management 2024, where we will navigate the future of finance, accounting, and auditing together!

Submission

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

We welcome original research papers, case studies, and practical insights from professionals and  academics. Submissions should meet the following requirements:

• Abstract: 200-300 words, including a brief overview of the topic, research question, methodology, and key findings.
• Paper Length: Full papers should be 3,000-5,000 words, including references and appendices.
• Format: Submissions should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format, with single-spaced text, 12-point font, and 1-inch margins. The full submission must be on the conference template (ICAEFM-2024-template.doc)
• Deadline: Please submit your abstracts by 30 June 2024. Accepted authors will be notified by 15 July 2024, with final papers due by 20 August 2024.
• There is no submission fee

Template:  here

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

It is our privilege to welcome noted academics to present key findings of their current research.  Currently confirmed presenters include:
1. Prof. Dr. Martin Kreeb – Charlotte Fresenius University Vienna

• Email: kreeb@charlotte-fresenius-uni.at
• Research area: Management & Sustainability
• President, Charlotte Fresenius University Vienna

Martin Kreeb has been working in the field of environmental and sustainability marketing for over fifteen years. He studied business administration with a focus on environmental management in Hohenheim, St. Gallen (CH) and Witten/Herdecke. In addition to his teaching activities at the universities of Tübingen, Hohenheim and Witten/Herdecke, he initiated numerous research projects in the field of sustainable development with the German Federal Foundation for the Environment, the Federal Ministry of Education and Research and the Federal Ministry of Economics and Labour.

From 1998-2000 he worked at the University of Witten/Herdecke as co-founder of the German Competence Center for Sustainable Management. From 2000 to 2013 he was managing director of the NWD Institute at IBH GmbH in Stuttgart and advises well-known companies in the field of sustainability management (2013 e.g. Mack & Schüle AG, Flughafen Stuttgart GmbH, Audi AG, Daimler AG). From 2003 – 2011 he headed joint research projects in the field of sustainability management (ökoradrar, balance) des federal ministry for Education and Research (fona) at the Chair of Environmental Management at the University of Hohenheim and headed the sustainability research group there until 2017. The research group is currently working on 3 third-party research projects (BMU, MWK) with third-party funding of €550,000 and consists of 4 employees. The work of the research group focuses on transfer projects in the field of sustainability management.

Since 2010, Mr. Kreeb has been teaching business administration, especially sustainability, at the Fresenius University of Applied Sciences. Since September 2012, Mr. Kreeb has been working as the dean of studies in the self-developed master’s program “Sustainable Marketing and Leadership” and teaches the area of operational sustainability management. In 2018 he was appointed professor of bioeconomy at Bishkek State University . In 2021 he was founding rector at the Charlotte Fresenius Private University in Vienna.

2. Prof. Dr. Nazrul Islam – UEL Centre of FinTech

• Email: islam@uel.ac.uk
• Professor of Business & Director of Research Degrees
• Associate Director, UEL Centre of FinTech
• Senior Lecturer, University Square Stratford, UK
• Associate Editor, Technological Forecasting & Social Change
• Department Editor, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management

Prof Nazrul Islam has more than 20 years’ teaching and research experience in internationally renowned universities across continents. Prior to joining UEL, he was an Associate Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in University of Exeter Business School and an Interdisciplinary Pathway Lead for Global Political Economy (the ESRC’s South-West England Doctoral Training Partnership). He has a good track record of teaching at undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive levels in both face-to-face and online teaching. In recognition of his teaching, he was previously awarded two university-wide ‘Above and Beyond’ awards for ‘collaboration’ and ‘impact’ in 2017 and 2018 (nominated by the then Head of Department). He is a recipient of a prestigious university ‘Teaching Excellence Award’ for his outstanding contributions to teaching and learning. In addition, he has substantial experience in developing innovative and inclusive curricula and has launched several new modules and courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

His reputation and recognition as an authority within his research specialisation is recognised through extensive invitations for keynote speaker to international conferences, editorships, member of board of directors, member of editorial board positions, and extensive review invitations from international journals and global publishers, and from research funding bodies in the UK and EU.

3. Dr. Chau Duong – University of East London, UK

• Email: duong@uel.ac.uk
• Course Leader of the BSc Accounting and Finance
• Senior Lecturer, University of East London, UK
• Research area: Accounting and Finance

Chau joined the University of East London from 2012. He holds a BSc Accounting (University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City), an MSc Finance and Investment with Distinction (University of Durham) and a PhD in the area of finance and accounting (University of Kent). He has tracked records of being sponsored for his study by various prestigious scholarships, including the Chevening, Shell Centenary and scholarship funds from the universities where he studies. He has experience working as an auditor for Ernst & Young, a freelance consultant and a lecturer teaching various modules in finance and accounting in Vietnam and the UK. Chau’s research interest lies within the area of behavioural finance, market-based accounting, corporate finance, corporate governance, earnings management, security valuation, financial technologies, blended learning and teaching, accounting and finance education.

4. Associate Prof. Dr. Norfaiezah Sawandi – University Utara Malaysia

• Email: ezah@uum.edu.my
• College of Business – University Utara Malaysia
• Research area: Accounting

Dr. Norfaiezah Sawandi is a chartered accountant (Malaysian Institute of Accountant), a certified practicing accountant (CPA Australia) and a certified financial planner (Financial Planning Association of Malaysia). She obtained her first degree in 2001 from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (Bachelor of Accounting (Hons)-First Class), master degree in 2003 from Universiti Utara Malaysia (MBA Professional Accounting), Postgraduate Diploma (2011) and Phd in Accounting and Finance (2014) from University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, United Kingdom. Her research interests are in sustainability reporting, corporate governance (e.g. accountability), financial literacy/planning and zakat management. Currently she is conducting several research projects under university, industry and national grants. She currently is also a visiting lecturer at Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Vietnam.

5. Dr. Van Cong Binh – Ho Chi Minh city Open University

• Email: binh.vc@ou.edu.vn
• Faculty of Accounting and Auditing – Ho Chi Minh city University
• Research area: Accounting and Finance

6. Dr. Nguyen Minh Nha – Tien Giang University

• Email: nhanm@tgu.edu.my
• College of Business – Tien Giang University
• Research area: Accounting

7. Msc. Phan Gia Quyen – Nha Trang University

• Email: quyenpg@ntu.edu.vn
• Faculty of Accounting and FInance  – Nha Trang University
• Research area: Accounting and Fanance

Organizing Committee

1. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Minh Ha

2. Dr.Ho Huu Thuy

3. Asso.Dr. Pham Ha

4. Asso.Dr.Nguyen Thuan

5. Msc. Ly Duy Trung

6. Dr.Le Thai Thuong Quan

7. Msc.Nguyen Tan Luong

8. Msc.Ninh Xuan Huong

9. Msc.Nguyen Hoang Thinh

10. Msc.Tran Van Tri

11. Dr.Vu Quoc Thong

12. Dr. Hoang Huy Cuong

13. Msc. Phan Hoang Phuc

Scientific Committee

1. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Minh Ha, President, Ho Chi Minh City Open University.

2. Dr. Ho Huu Thuy Faculty of Accounting and Auditing, Ho Chi Minh City Open University.

3. Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thuan, Science Journal, Ho Chi Minh City Open University.

4. Associate Professor. Dr. Pham Ha, Faculty Finance and Banking, Ho Chi Minh City Open University.

5. Dr. Le Thai Thuong Quan, Faculty of Science, Ho Chi Minh City Open University.

6. Dr. Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet, Roehampton University, UK

7. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Cuong, Faculty  of Accounting AND Finance, Nha Trang University

8. Dr. Chau Duong, London University of East London., UK

9. Dr. Vu Quoc Thong Faculty of Accounting and Auditing, Ho Chi Minh City Open University.

10. Dr. Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh, Faculty of Accounting and Auditing, Ho Chi Minh City Open University.

11. Dr. Hoang Huy Cuong, Faculty of Accounting and Auditing, Ho Chi Minh City Open University.

12. Dr. Nguyen Huu Manh, Faculty of Accounting AND Finance, Nha Trang University

13. Dr. Nguyen Doan Quoc Anh, Faculty of Accounting and Auditing, Ho Chi Minh City Open University.

14. Dr. Van Cong Binh, Faculty of Accounting and Auditing, Ho Chi Minh City Open University.

15. Dr. Nguyen Viet Hung, Faculty of Accounting and Auditing, Ho Chi Minh City Open University.

Conference Program

The final Program is available here.

The final Conference Proceedings is available here.

Publication Opportunities

REGISTRATION & FEE

1. Registration:

• Paticipants can register to join the conference here.
• Registration closed in August 20th 2024.

2. Fee:

• There is no registration fee to participate this conference.

Notice: All travel and accommodation costs associated with attending the conference are the responsibility of the presenters/listeners.

Venue

The ICAEFM2024 will be held on 30th August 2024 at 35-37 Ho Hao Hon, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Contact Us

For all inquiries in relation to this VBER2023 Conference, please email us at icaefm@ou.edu.vn.
For urgent inquiries, please email Dr Ho Huu Thuy, host of conference, at thuy.hh@ou.edu.vn