Mahendergarh, Haryana: The 48th All India Accounting Conference and International Seminar on Accounting Education and Research concluded at the Central University of Haryana (CUH), Mahendergarh, with discussions on the future of commerce education, the role of artificial intelligence in accounting and the contribution of research to national development.
Prof. Arindam Gupta of Vidyasagar University was elected President of the Indian Accounting Association (IAA), while Prof. Rajendra Prasad Meena, Conference Secretary at CUH, was elected Junior Vice-President of the association.
The conference recorded more than 800 registrations and featured the presentation of over 500 research papers, bringing together academics and researchers to discuss emerging developments in accounting and commerce education.
Experts Discuss AI and the Future of Accounting Education
The valedictory session was attended by Chief Guest Prof. Peeyush Ranjan Agrawal, former Vice-Chancellor of Awadhesh Pratap Singh University, Rewa; keynote speaker Prof. Karunesh Saxena, Vice-Chancellor of Sangam University, Bhilwara; and Guests of Honour Prof. Kailash Sodani, Advisor to the Governor of Rajasthan and former Vice-Chancellor of Vardhman Mahaveer Open University, and Prof. Raman Kumar Dave, Vice-Chancellor of Raj Rishi Bhartrihari Matsya University, Alwar.
CUH Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tankeshwar Kumar, IAA President Dr. Gabriel Simon Thattil and IAA General Secretary Prof. Sanjay Bhayani were also present.
Addressing participants, Prof. Karunesh Saxena highlighted the relevance of ancient Indian economic thought, particularly Kautilya's Arthashastra, to contemporary accounting practices. He emphasised the need to integrate artificial intelligence into accounting education while helping students develop emotional intelligence and resilience.
Prof. Kailash Sodani expressed concern over declining student enrolment in commerce programmes. He called for emerging technologies to be incorporated into the curriculum and for research infrastructure to be strengthened.
CUH Vice-Chancellor Highlights Critical Thinking and NEP 2020
CUH Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tankeshwar Kumar congratulated the organisers, faculty members, students and delegates on the successful completion of the conference.
Emphasising the role of teachers in developing curiosity and critical thinking, he discussed the challenges of evaluating students in project-based learning. He also highlighted the importance of effective assessment practices for implementing the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Chief Guest Prof. Peeyush Ranjan Agrawal discussed global economic changes, supply-chain disruptions, evolving trade policies and challenges emerging from the growing use of artificial intelligence.
The discussions highlighted the need for accounting and commerce education to respond to technological advances and changing economic conditions.
More Than 500 Research Papers Presented
The conference attracted more than 800 registrations and included over 500 research paper presentations. Awards were presented to the top three papers in each of the three technical sessions.
Annu and Prerna, students from CUH's Department of Commerce, received the Best Paper Award in the second technical session. Certificates were also distributed to participants.
The research presentations and technical discussions provided a platform for academics and researchers to exchange ideas on accounting education, research and emerging developments in the field.
Prof. Arindam Gupta Outlines Priorities for the Indian Accounting Association
Following his election as IAA President, Prof. Arindam Gupta called for renewed efforts to strengthen commerce education and sustain its relevance.
He emphasised the importance of reinforcing core accounting education, introducing a separate accounting subject in the UGC-NET examination and establishing dedicated accounting departments in universities.
Prof. Gupta also outlined plans to enhance the standing of the Indian Journal of Accounting, highlighting the importance of strengthening academic research and scholarly publication in the discipline.
Conference Concludes with Vote of Thanks
The conference concluded with a vote of thanks by Prof. Rajendra Prasad Meena. He acknowledged the support of CUH Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tankeshwar Kumar, Organising Secretary Prof. Ashish Mathur and all those who contributed to organising the event.
The conference brought academic leaders, faculty members, researchers and students together to discuss how accounting education can respond to technological developments, evolving economic priorities and the changing needs of higher education.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Where was the 48th All India Accounting Conference held?
The conference was held at the Central University of Haryana (CUH) in Mahendergarh, Haryana.
2. Who was elected President of the Indian Accounting Association?
Prof. Arindam Gupta of Vidyasagar University was elected President of the Indian Accounting Association.
3. Who was elected Junior Vice-President of the IAA?
Prof. Rajendra Prasad Meena, Conference Secretary at CUH, was elected Junior Vice-President.
4. How many registrations and research papers did the conference receive?
The conference recorded more than 800 registrations and over 500 research paper presentations.
5. What were the major themes discussed at the conference?
Major themes included artificial intelligence in accounting, commerce education, research, ancient Indian economic thought, global economic changes and the implementation of NEP 2020.
6. Who received the Best Paper Award in the second technical session?
Annu and Prerna, students of CUH's Department of Commerce, received the Best Paper Award in the second technical session.
7. What priorities did the newly elected IAA President highlight?
Prof. Arindam Gupta called for stronger core accounting education, a separate accounting subject in UGC-NET, dedicated accounting departments in universities and efforts to enhance the standing of the Indian Journal of Accounting.
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