FIRN CFRM 2017: FIRN Corporate Finance Research Meeting University of Adelaide Business School Adelaide, Australia, June 15-16, 2017 |
Conference website | http://firn.org.au/intensive-research-meetings/corporate-finance-research-meeting/ |
Abstract registration deadline | April 15, 2017 |
Submission deadline | April 15, 2017 |
CALL FOR PAPERS
OVERVIEW:
The Finance Research Network (FIRN) in partnership with the University of Adelaide is calling for papers to the annual FIRN Corporate Finance Research Group meeting. The aim of these meetings is to develop a vibrant and collegial community of academics doing research in the topic area; to promote connections between a well-known international academic and the local research community; and to create a platform for exposure of cutting edge research being conducted at FIRN member institutions.
KEYNOTE PRESENTER:
Professor Paul Brockman, Joseph and Amy Perella Chair in Finance and Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Academic Affairs at Lehigh University.
MEETING VENUE, TIME and ACITIVITIES:
Date: 15 – 16 June, 2017
Venue: University of Adelaide Business School
The program features include a keynote speech by Professor Paul Brockman and selected paper presentations by FIRN academic researchers working in the topic area. A discussant will be allocated to each paper. Audience participation in the discussion process is strongly encouraged. The meeting will start at noon on Thursday and finish after lunch on Friday. There is a group dinner Thursday night to which all meeting participants are invited and expected to attend.
SUBMISSION PROCESS:
The Meeting invites all researchers at FIRN member institutions to submit full papers focusing on topics in the area of Corporate Finance. In order to maximize interaction, the number of presenters will be limited. Applicants must commit to attend the whole meeting including the group dinner.
Submission is not open to doctoral students.
Submission deadline: April 15, 2017
Interested authors should submit a blind copy of their paper (i.e. no author/s details included in the body of the paper) PLUS a separate title and abstract page using this online submission portal.
REGISTRATION and COST:
Authors of accepted papers will be notified by April 30, 2017 and will be automatically registered to attend. Accepted presenters based outside of South Australia will receive a substantial reimbursement of their travel and accommodation expenses directly related to the Meeting. These arrangements will be made direct with each presenter.
Non-presenting FIRN members will be invited to register online via the Eventbrite meeting link however space is limited. There is no registration fee for FIRN members to participate in the meeting. All participants are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements.
PROGRAM COMMITTEE:
Professor Alfred Yawson (Program Chair), Professor Ralf-Yves Zurbrugg, Dr. Jean Canil (University of Adelaide) and Professor David Michayluk (FIRN Director).
FURTHER INFORMATION:
Please address queries to the FIRN Executive Officer firn@business.uq.edu.au or the visit the FIRN meeting website www.firn.org.au/research-programs/corporate-finance-group