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Call For Extended Abstracts

Research Streams:

The Symposium organisers would like to invite the submission of both theoretical and empirical papers relating to all aspects of the challenges and the role of carbon accounting for managing the transformation. In addition, we welcome research papers that are related to sustainability (ESG) disclosure and reporting, use of AI, FinTech and blockchain for carbon accounting and management, and green finance, as well as their interactions with financial markets, corporate finance analysis for carbon emissions, climate risk management, carbon trading and regulations. Finally, the Symposium’s themes include carbon accounting and reporting education and training.

We are inviting extended abstracts of doctoral research from a range of Research Streams. We also welcome doctoral research topics that are not listed below but relate to the broad disciplines of management, accounting, economics, and finance.

  • Carbon Accounting
  • Climate and carbon reporting
  • Assurance of Green House Gas (GHG) emissions
  • Role of carbon accounting for managing the transformation
  • Sustainability (ESG) disclosure and reporting
  • IFRS – General Sustainability -related Disclosures
  • IFRS S1 and IFRS S2 Assurance
  • Use of AI
  • Artificial Intelligence in Sustainable Finance and Accounting
  • FinTech and blockchain for carbon accounting and management
  • Financial markets
  • Corporate finance analysis for carbon emissions
  • Climate risk management
  • Carbon credit and trading, and sustainability
  • Carbon trading and regulations
  • Sustainable supply chains and operations
  • Technology adoption
  • Innovation and entrepreneurship
  • Corporate Governance
  • Carbon and water management for sustainability
  • Diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Banking and Finance
  • Economic Development

Extended Abstract Submissions:

The call for extended abstracts closes 15 September 2025

Submit Extended Abstracts here.

Guidelines for Presenters:

  • Presentation Time:
    • Each presenter is allocated 15 minutes to present their research, followed by a 15 minute Q&A session.
  • Slide Limit:
    • Presenters are advised to prepare no more than 15 slides to ensure concise and focused delivery.
  • Content Management:
    • Slides should be clear, well organised, and support the key points of your presentation.
  • Time Management:
    • Adherence to the 15 minute presentation limit is important. Rehearse your presentation to ensure you can deliver the key points within 15 minutes.

Submission Format:

  • Your extended abstract should be written in English.
  • Format of the Title Page
    • Title (12 point, bold, Times New Roman)
    • Names and affiliations of the authors (Include the name and the address of the affiliated university. Also note the research student should be the first author or the corresponding author) (12 point, bold, Times New Roman)
    • Keywords (11 point, italic, Times New Roman, separated by semicolons)
  • Format of the extended abstract
    • 2 - 3 Pages (Inclusive of references)
    • Double-spaced, 11 point , Times New Roman
    • Structure
      • Introduction (briefly presents why the topic is important with a brief background)
      • Literature review ( presents a brief literature review)
      • Methodology (describes the methodology adopted in the research study)
      • Results (presents the results achieved so far in the research study – not the expected results)
      • Implications to theory and practice (describes the potential impact of the findings on both theory and practice)
      • Conclusion
      • References
  • Review your extended abstract and check for writing errors and the accuracy of the contents before you submit via the link.

*All extended abstracts will be subject to a peer review process.

*All accepted extended abstracts will be published online by the School of Business at Western Sydney University. Please inform the Conference Chairs at the time of acceptance if you do not wish your extended abstract to be published.

For more information, please contact the symposium organisers at DoctoralBusiness_Conf@westernsydney.edu.au