Submission Information
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Request for Proposals: Submission Deadline Monday, February 3rd, 2025
(After peer-review, submitters will be notified in early March)
The Data Analytics and Technologies in Accounting Workshop is designed for faculty looking for opportunities to incorporate data and analytics and varied technologies (including AI) into their accounting curriculum. Both novice and advanced levels of data analytics and technology experience are supported.
This workshop will help faculty to prepare for Fall 2025 classes and beyond through the following types of sessions:
- Engaging Sessions Led by Industry Experts and Networking Opportunities with Like-Minded Colleagues
- For novices, Monday will provide in-depth training in tools that you will throughout the workshop.
- For more experienced participants, Monday will also provide advanced technology training.
- Both Introductory and Advanced Sessions Throughout the Workshop
- Coverage of a Broad Array of Technologies, including AI.
Submissions should consist of:
- Mini sessions (TED talk format) with ideas for teaching strategies, integrating data analytics and varied technologies throughout curricula, and describing the new directions that they are taking in the accounting profession. This interactive short presentation (15 minutes) allows presenters to present and then engage with colleagues during a Q&A to exchange ideas and resources. Slides are optional (no more than six) and examples of how you engage students in active learning activities are preferred.
Requirements for the Mini Session Proposal:- A short description of the proposed mini presentation
- Learning Objectives for the Session
- Concurrent learning sessions – Please submit for either a 50- or 100-minute session
- 50-minute sessions are appropriate for the delivery of a case with minimal hands-on activities.
- 100-minute sessions must include a significant hands-on activity for participants (please see requirements below regarding session timing)
Requirements for the Concurrent Session Proposal:- A short description of the concurrent session.
- Learning Objectives for the Session
- A breakdown of session timing, including how much time will be “hands-on” for the participants (not applicable to 50-minute sessions).
- For Cases, the case requirements.
- The participant level of the session (i.e., beginner or advanced).
- The stage of development of your materials (new, used a few times, well tested in the classroom).
- The type of session (data visualization, data preparation, …)
- The technology you will be using in the session (AI, Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI, Celonis, RPA, Python, R, SQL or other (please specify),
- Select the course in which the session would be most relevant (audit, financial, managerial, cost, AIS, forensics, tax, data analytics, advanced, governmental/non-profit and other (please specify).
- The type of device(s) and/or software participants should bring to your session. Although there will be wireless internet connectivity at the hotel, participants will be asked to download and install any materials, apps, or software ahead of time.
Both types of concurrent sessions should lead participants through course-specific materials (using tech tools) for use in their accounting courses. The learning outcomes from these class resources must clearly result from the activities or guidance provided.
Submit your proposals by 11:59 pm ET, Monday, February 3, 2025, for the American Accounting Association's Data Analytics and Technologies in Accounting Workshop to be held Monday, June 2nd through Thursday, June 5th in Dallas, Texas. Submissions can be by a single author or co-authored.
Your proposals will be peer reviewed and you will be notified in early to mid March. You may be asked to move your presentation to a session type different from your original request. If selected, you are required to register, attend the complete workshop, and share your materials with conference participants.
If you have developed a unique exercise, data set, case, active learning exercise, online tool, or other pedagogical innovation using any aspect of D&A, including, but not limited to: AI,Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI, Celonis, RPA, Python, R and SQL or in the area of cybersecurity, this workshop is for you!
We encourage you to contribute to the program by submitting creative and innovative concurrent and mini-session proposals and by volunteering as a session moderator.
Questions about submissions? Please contact Stephanie Glaser (stephanie@aaahg.org) or Karen Osterheld (karen@aaahq.org).