Faculty of Business and Law

School of Accounting, Economics and Finance

Grants and Projects 2011

ARC Discovery Project: An international study of seasoned equity offerings: long term returns, earnings management, liquidity, ownership structure, and financial crisis. DP120101620

Funding Body: Australian Research Council

Description: This study will provide critical insights into the impact of alternative mechanisms for seasoned equity offerings on liquidity and firm value. Considering the lack of confidence in financial markets during the financial crisis, this study will have significant implications regarding the current use and regulation of seasoned equity offerings.

Team: A/Prof Balasingham Balachandran, Dr Huu Nhan Duong, Dr Michael F Theobald, Gul, Prof A Ferdinand

2012 $70,000.00
2013 $70,000.00
2014 $70,000.00

Primary FoR: 1502 BANKING, FINANCE AND INVESTMENT

Administering Organisation: La Trobe University

Exploring Models of Accounting Education and IESs Adoption by Professional Bodies and Tertiary Institutions in Australia, Japan and Sri Lanka

Funding body: IAAER/ACCA

Description: This research will explore accounting education models and the level of awareness and understanding by academics and professional bodies of International Education Standards (IES) in three diverse countries – Australia, Japan and Sri Lanka.    
 Upon completion of the project, the research team will have developed:

  • A report for IAESB detailing the research process, findings and recommendations for incorporation of the research findings into the IAESB decision-making process;
  • An issues paper highlighting similarities and differences across three distinct countries in relation to education systems and IESs awareness, understanding and adoption by IFAC member bodies and tertiary institutions;
  • A research model that can be used in other IFAC member countries designed to generate information of a similar type to that gathered in this research (education models, IESs awareness and adoption); and,
  • Refereed academic papers and conference presentations designed to raise the awareness of IESs, and to develop a better understanding of the complexities, opportunities and barriers of IESs adoption in different countries.

Team: Professor Kim Watty, Satoshi Sugarhara, Luckmika Perera

2011       20,000  
2012       10,000  

Primary FoR:1501

Partner/Collaborating Organisation(s): N/A

Administering Organisation:Deakin University

Australian Domestic Demand Elasticities for Rural Marketing and Policy Analysis

Funding body: Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation

Description: This project will produce an integrated set of food demand elasticities for Australia using contemporary estimation techniques and based on two latest Household Expenditure Surveys conducted by the ABS. The project will focus on a wide and disaggregated definition of household food demand and provide long run responsiveness of food demand at the household level. The outcome of the project will help formulate strategic industry planning in the agri-food sector and provide an accessible basic reference source for market and policy analysts.

Team: Associate Professor Mehmet Ulubasoglu, Dr. Debdulal Mallick, Dr. Mokhtarul Wadud , Associate Professor Phillip Hone and Dr. Henry Haszler 2011 29,593

Primary FoR: 1402 Applied Economics

Partner/Collaborating Organisation(s): Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation

Administering Organisation: Deakin University

ARC Linkage Program

An approach to preserving accounting and business archival materials: enhancing accessibility to inform research and practice
LP100200261


Funding body: Australian Research Council
Description:
CPA Australia is one of the oldest professional accounting associations in the world. Its archival records provide invaluable insights into the development of the profession and the business community it services. The preservation and management of this heritage will be of benefit not just to the profession but also in enhancing our understanding of the evolution of the corporate foundation of the economy. This project will involve the development of a framework for managing the archive and facilitating access through the use of digital technologies.
Team: A/Prof Bradley N Potter, A/Prof Monica Keneley, Prof Colin B Ferguson, Mr Phillip E Cobbin, Prof Brian West, Dr Mark D Wilson

2010 35,000
2011 65,000
2012 70,000
2013 40,000

 

Primary FoR:

1503

Business and Management

Partner/Collaborating Organisation(s):

CPA Australia, National Archives of Australia

Administering Organisation:

Melbourne University

Risk Management Systems and Implications for Carbon Reporting and Reduction - A study of Australian Carbon Intensive Firms
LP110100234

Funding body: Australian Research Council
Description: This research will help Australian firms develop more efficient and effective governance over the risk management and reporting on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Consequently, higher quality decision-making and resource usage at the firm, market and community levels will occur as firms are identified by their GHG emission activities and outcomes.
Team: Prof Nava Subramaniam, Prof Paul M Collier, Prof Barry J Cooper, Prof Colin B Ferguson, Prof Philomena Leung, Prof Graeme L Wines
2011 60,000
2012 60,000
2013 65,000

 

Primary FoR:

1501

Accounting, Auditing and Accountability

Partner/Collaborating Organisation(s):

ACCA Australia and New Zealand, Institute of Internal Auditors Australia

Administering Organisation:

Deakin University

Deakin University acknowledges the traditional land owners of present campus sites.

8th November 2011