Conference Technical Sessions & Themes

Advancing accounting knowledge in an era of innovation and global challenges

CHAIRMAN
Dr. Prof. Udai Paliwal
Director, Institute of Commerce,
Nirma University,Ahmedabad (Gujarat)
CO-CHAIRMAN
Prof. Anurag Agnihotri
College of Vocational Studies
University of Delhi, New Delhi
Technical Session 1: Technology-enabled Innovations in Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Accounting and Auditing
  • Blockchain Technology and Distributed Ledger Systems in Accounting
  • Cloud-Based Accounting Systems and Digital Financial Reporting
  • Accounting Information Systems (AIS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
  • Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and Digital Risk Management in Accounting
  • Big Data Analytics for Accounting, Auditing, and Financial Decision-Making
  • Automation, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), and Continuous Auditing Models
  • Use of Predictive Analytics and Decision Support Systems in Accounting
  • Digital Transformation of Management Accounting and Cost Accounting
  • Technology-Driven Innovations in Tax Accounting and Compliance
  • Role of Fintech and RegTech in Accounting and Financial Reporting
  • Ethical Challenges and Professional Judgement in Technology-Driven Accounting
  • Impact of Digital Technologies on Accounting Standards and Regulation
  • Future Skills, Competencies, and Professional Ethics for Accounting Professionals
  • Role of Accounting Professionals in the Digital Economy
CHAIRMAN
Prof. Biju T.
Professor and Head Department of Commerce,
University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala)
CO-CHAIRMAN
Prof. Indrakanti Shekhar
Dept. of Commerce, UCC&BM,
Osmania University, Hyderabad (Telangana)
Technical Session 2: GST 2.0 – The New Tax System and Its Impact on the Economy
  • Evolution of GST in India: From GST 1.0 to GST 2.0
  • Structural and Policy Reforms under GST 2.0
  • Digitalization of GST Compliance, Returns, and Administration
  • GST 2.0 and Technology-Based Tax Governance
  • GST and Ease of Doing Business in India
  • Impact of GST 2.0 on MSMEs, Start-ups, and Small Traders
  • GST Compliance Cost and Administrative Efficiency
  • GST Revenue Performance, Buoyancy, and Fiscal Federalism
  • GST and Inter-State Trade and Commerce
  • Sectoral Impact of GST 2.0 (Manufacturing, Services, Agriculture, E-commerce)
  • Input Tax Credit Mechanism and Its Economic Implications
  • GST 2.0 and Taxpayer Behaviour and Compliance Culture
  • GST Litigation, Dispute Resolution, and Legal Challenges
  • Role of Technology, AI, and Data Analytics in GST Administration
  • GST 2.0 and Inflation, Prices, and Consumer Welfare
  • Comparative Analysis of GST Systems: India and Other Countries
  • Challenges, Bottlenecks, and Implementation Issues in GST 2.0
  • Future Roadmap and Policy Directions for GST in India
CHAIRMAN
Prof. Pradipta Banerjee
Professor and Head, Department of Commerce and Business Administration
Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, West Bengal
CO-CHAIRMAN
Prof. Rajendra Katla
Department of Commerce and Business Management,
Kakatiya University, Warangal (Telangana)
Technical Session 3: Role of Accounting and Finance in Viksit Bharat – 2047
  • Accounting and Financial Governance for Sustainable Development
  • Role of Accounting in Inclusive, Equitable, and Balanced Economic Growth
  • Accounting and Finance in Achieving Viksit Bharat @2047
  • Corporate Financial Strategies for Nation Building and Economic Transformation
  • ESG Reporting, Sustainability Accounting, and Green Finance
  • Accounting for Climate Change, Carbon Accounting, and Environmental Disclosure
  • Public Sector Accounting Reforms and Fiscal Transparency
  • Accounting and Financial Reporting for Infrastructure Development
  • Financial Management and Accountability in Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs)
  • Accounting and Finance for Start-ups, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
  • Role of Accounting in Strengthening Financial Markets and Institutions
  • Financial Reporting for Economic Resilience and Macroeconomic Stability
  • Accounting Standards, Harmonization, and Global Convergence
  • Future of Accounting Profession in Viksit Bharat – 2047

International Seminar

CHAIRMAN
Prof. K.S. Thakur
Vice Chancellor,
Govind Guru Tribal University, Banswara (Rajasthan)
CO-CHAIRMAN
Prof. Meenu Maheswari
Department of Commerce,
Kota University, Kota (Rajasthan)
Theme 1: Accounting Education (NEP, AI & Employment-Oriented Curriculum)
  • Integration of National Education Policy 2020 in Accounting Curriculum Design
  • Role of Artificial Intelligence in Transforming Accounting Education
  • Skill-Based Accounting Education for Enhancing Employability
  • Outcome-Based Education (OBE) in Accounting under NEP Framework
  • Industry-Academia Collaboration for Employment-Oriented Accounting Programs
  • Use of AI Tools in Auditing and Financial Reporting Training
  • Digital Accounting and FinTech Integration in Curriculum
  • Competency-Based Learning Approaches in Accounting Education
  • Impact of NEP on Vocationalization of Commerce and Accounting Education
  • Ethics, Governance, and Sustainability in AI-Driven Accounting Practices
  • Blended Learning and E-Learning Platforms in Accounting Education
  • Data Analytics and Big Data Skills in Modern Accounting Curriculum
  • Bridging the Skill Gap between Accounting Graduates and Industry Needs
CHAIRMAN
Prof. C.A. Sunil Kumar Gandhi
Formerly Department of Commerce,
University of Kolkata, Kolkata (West Bengal)
CO-CHAIRMAN
Dr. Dilip Kr. Karak
Pincipal, Bethuadahari College,
Nadia, (West Bengal)
Theme 2: Accounting Research (Qualitative Research Focus)
  • Application of Qualitative Research Methods in Accounting Studies
  • Ethnographic Research in Accounting Practices and Organizational Culture
  • Interpretive Research Paradigms in Accounting
  • Role of Interviews and Focus Groups in Accounting Research
  • Grounded Theory Approach in Accounting and Auditing Research
  • Narrative and Discourse Analysis in Corporate Reporting
  • Qualitative Insights into Corporate Governance and Accountability
  • Social and Environmental Accounting: A Qualitative Perspective
  • Behavioral Accounting Research using Qualitative Techniques
  • Exploring Ethical Issues in Accounting through Qualitative Methods
  • Qualitative Research in Public Sector Accounting and Policy Analysis
  • Integrated Reporting and Sustainability Disclosure: A Qualitative Study
  • Challenges and Rigor in Qualitative Accounting Research
  • Mixed Methods Research: Integrating Qualitative and Quantitative Approaches in Accounting