RMIT Accounting Educators’ Conference 2025
Monday 24 November 2025
The sixteenth annual RMIT Accounting Educators’ Conference (AEC) will be held on Monday 24 November 2025, at the offices of CPA Australia, Melbourne, Australia.
The RMIT AEC is a refereed conference dedicated to the advancement of the theory and practices of accounting education. The conference promotes collaborative excellence between members and institutions from practice and education.
The aim of the Conference is to provide an opportunity for academics and professionals with cross disciplinary interests to bridge knowledge gaps, strive for excellence in research and promote the evolution of accounting education in the development of future accounting professionals.
The conference invites research papers and extended abstracts that encompass conceptual analysis, design implementation, critiques, empirical analysis, practice, and performance evaluation.
Explore the latest research developments in accounting education
Debate the future of accounting education
Learn from the experience of others
Accounting education is undergoing a significant transformation in response to changing expectations from business and society (Tharapos, 2022). Increasingly, it emphasises multidimensional learning that prepares graduates to meet the profession’s new demands—developing not only technical expertise but also ethical integrity and social awareness (Carnegie et al., 2024).
Employers now seek professionals who think critically, adapt to change, and engage with sustainability challenges and data-driven decision-making (EY, 2025). Traditional pedagogical approaches, while foundational, often fall short in cultivating these attributes. Educational sectors are therefore called to reimagine curriculum design and learning environments, encouraging students to reflect on their evolving professional identities and their role in shaping a better future (Herbert et al., 2021).
By fostering curiosity, collaboration, and purpose-driven thinking, accounting education can equip learners not only to navigate change—but to lead it (Twyford et al., 2024).
Program to follow later.
"I liked how there was a positive spin on incorporating AI into course development and assessment. I also liked the constant linkage back to topics such as transferable skills."
"As usual, I like the conference because I can catch up with colleagues and meet new academics."
"Interesting and informative sessions, which helped generate ideas to undertake impactful projects."
"A wide range of topics covered in research, a warm, friendly atmosphere."
The Conference is being held in person.
Registration opens soon.
For any queries, please contact the conference convenors, Sonia Magdziarz and Lina Xu.
Email: aec@rmit.edu.au
Registration opens soon.
For any queries contact the AFAANZ convenors.
Email: info@afaanz.org
The forum is being held in person.
Registration opens soon
For any queries, please contact the AFAANZ SIG convenor
Email: info@afaanz.org
The RMIT Accounting Educators' Conference is a refereed conference dedicated to the advancement of the theory and practices of accounting education. The conference promotes collaborative excellence between members and institutions from practice and education. The aim of the Conference is to provide an opportunity for academics and professionals with cross-disciplinary interests to bridge knowledge gaps, strive for excellence in research and promote the evolution of accounting education in the development of future accounting professionals. The conference invites research papers that encompass conceptual analysis, design implementation, critiques, empirical analysis, practice, and performance evaluation.
The RMIT Accounting Educators’ Conference is held annually and was first held in 2010. Previous conference themes include:
Sonia Magdziarz and Lina Xu
Email address: aec@rmit.edu.au
RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.
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