1. International Conference on Emerging Management Practices
on
EXPLORING
THE EVER DYNAMIC FIELD OF
FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
ANNOUNCES
23-24 January, 2017
Sponsored by: Supported by :
ASSOCIATION OF INDIAN MANAGEMENT SCHOOLS
GUJARAT CHAPTER

2. GANPAT UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT
STUDIES
About University
Ganpat University (GNU) is a hi-tech education campus with ultra modern
infrastructure facilities, located on 300 acres of lush green campus on Mehsana-
Gandhinagar Highway, Gujarat, India. The University provides technical and
professional education in the areas of Management, Engineering, Pharmacy,
Computer Science, Biosciences, Social Work and Education, offering Diploma,
Graduation, Post Graduation, M.Phil. and Ph.D. Programs.
SALIENT FEATURES OF THE UNIVERSITY
• Created as a private university through Gujarat State Act. No. 19 of 2005.
• The University is approved under Section 2(f) of UGC Act.
• The University is permanent Member of Association of Indian Universitites
(AIU), New Delhi.
• Recipient of the award by World Education Summit - 2014 under Industry -
Academia Interface category for its outstanding contribution for preparing
industry ready manpower.
• Most diversified PG Programs in Management discipline in Gujarat.
• The Campus houses the best Polytechnic college of Gujarat.
• Only University in Gujarat offering course in Marine Engineering approved by
DGS.
• Academic Collaboration with Victoria University, Australia for Academic
Excellence.
• Recipient of Indira Priyadarshini Vriksha Mitra Award by Ministry of
Environment and Forests, Government of India in 2004.
• Only University in Gujarat, which offers B. Tech. (CSE) in active collaboration
with IBM.
• Only University in the world, which offers PGDERPS (Post Graduate Diploma in
Enterprise Resource Planning Systems) in association with ORACLE.
• Nodal Center for “Start-UP” projects.
• Recently honored for "Outstanding Student Services" by Indus Foundation, USA
during the Indo - American Education Summit 2016 held at Ahmedabad.
About Faculty of Management Studies (FMS)
Under FMS, there are five Institutes, namely,
i) V. M. Patel Institute of Management (VMPIM)
ii) Centre for Management Studies (CMS)
iii) Centre for Media, Entertainment and Communication (CMEC)
iv) GNUNSE Skill Centre for Capital Markets
v) V. M. Patel College of Management Studies (VMPCMS)
FMS offers BBA, 5 year Dual Degree BBA + MBA Programs, General and Industry
Specific MBA Programs, MCM, M.Phil and Ph.D. programs in Management. We
offer our students choice of specialization in Marketing, Finance, Human Resource
Management, Agribusiness, Financial Services, Pharmaceuticals, Retail Management,
Media & Entertainment, Capital Market and International Business.
FMS believes in balanced approach for theoretical and practical learning and to
achieve this, it organizes seminars, symposiums, case writing workshops and student
competitions on regular basis at national and international levels.
FMS publishes GFJMR and GFJABMR Bi-annual referred journals in Management and
Agri Business Management respectively.

3. Even though globalization has become inherent phenomenon, it
in real sense has taken wings only recently. The current times have
seen mammoth change in the field of finance and accounting. India
is emerging as a major player and Indian companies are making
their presence felt in the global economics. This ever dynamic
and constantly changing scenario demands profound interest
in the financial landscape urging us to find innovative ways of
managing inbound foreign investments, facilitating increasing global
aspirations of emerging markets as well as increasing the scope of
financial inclusions. The current time is interesting yet demands a lot
of deliberation and thought provoking discussions. The conference
aims to bring together academicians, practicing managers, and
experts to deliberate upon and reveal insights into the emerging
concepts in the field of finance and accounting in the corporate,
institutional and the individual contexts. The time has arrived to
brainstorm and come up with some path breaking and innovative
ideas both at macro and micro level which would put India in a
respectable position in the global investment map. Dynamics of the
financial market, Financial Product and process innovations, global
financial market fragmentation, integration and consolidation,
increasing focus on behavioral aspect of the finance, emergence
of the startups and non conservative methods of financing
them, have raised several challenging issues worthy of research.
This is an earnest attempt made by the faculty of management
studies, Ganpat University to act as a forum of communication
for academics, researchers and practitioners on all such issues
through empirical as well as conceptual research papers, literature
reviews, case studies etc. The main focus of this conference would
be to bridge the gap between theory and practices in the above
mentioned aspects of Finance as well as Accounting.
About Conference
“EXPLORING THE EVER DYNAMIC FIELD OF
FINANCE & ACCOUNTING”
OBJECTIVE OF THE CONFERENCE
The objective of the conference is to provide a platform
for academicians, practitioners, doctoral students, post
graduate students and other researchers to exchange
knowledge, experiences and innovative ideas on the
emerging and diversified roles of Account and Finance
in the growing economy through the presentation of
conceptual and empirical research papers as well as the
Case Studies.
CALL FOR PAPERS
The papers are invited in the form of empirical research,
theoretical models based on extensive research, case studies,
documentation of best practices in Account, Taxation and Finance.
Some of the promising areas have been identified to be discussed
in the conference. However, the list is indicative and not exhaustive.
The papers can be developed by incorporating the themes within
also. Although papers addressing broader area of Account, Taxation
and Finance and the interface between them and other disciplines of
Management are also welcome.

4. Financial Markets
• Efficient Market Hypothesis
• Asset pricing models
• Portfolio management & Mutual Funds
• Empirical evidence on IPO’s, & FPOs
• Event studies on shareholder wealth impact
• Pension Funds
• Quantitative Modeling in Financial Markets
• Exchange Traded Funds
• Structured Finance
• Sovereign Wealth Funds
• Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
• Hedge Funds
• Commodity, Debt, and Foreign Exchange Markets
• Money markets | Derivatives market | Market microstructure
• Private Equity & Venture Capital
• Financial Econometrics
• Merchant Banking
• Financial Intermediation
International Finance
• Emerging Trends in Global Financial Markets
• Raising Equity and Debt in International Markets
• Foreign Direct Investment
• Global Mergers and Acquisitions
• International Money Market Instruments
• Foreign Exchange Markets and Management of Currency
Risk
• Financial Management in MNCs
• International Capital Budgeting
• International Banking
Financial Reporting
• Earnings performance & security prices
• Comparative Earnings Analysis of firms adopting multiple
reporting standards: IGAAP, IFRS and US-GAAP
• Quality of Financial Reporting: Empirical evidence on
earnings management by Indian Firms & Emerging Market
economies
• Financial Analytics including Cloud Accounting
• Sustainability reporting including Environmental
Accounting
• Customer Profitability Analysis
• Inflation Accounting | Responsibility Accounting
• Transfer Pricing
• Shadow accounting and Off-balance sheet financing
• Hedge Accounting & Forensic Accounting
• Human Resources Accounting (HRA)
• Auditing Standards including Internal Auditing
• Accounting disclosure practices in Commercial Banks,
NBFCs & Micro-Finance Institutions
• Accounting disclosure practices in
Managerial Accounting
• Activity Based Costing (ABC) & Activity Based Management
(ABM)
• Quality Control techniques for achieving cost advantage
• Balanced Scorecard
• Budgetary Control & Variance Analysis
• Relevant Costing
• Strategic Cost Management
• Management Accounting practices in Banks, NBFCs &
Micro-Finance Institutions
• Empirical studies on Management Accounting practices in
market economies in Asia
Financial Management
• Theories of Capital Structure
• Capital Budgeting
• Dividend Decisions
• Working Capital Management
• International Financial Management
• Islamic Finance
• Mergers, Acquisitions, and Corporate Restructuring
• Economic Value Added (EVA)
• Financial Management practices of Commercial Banks &
Micro Finance Institutions.
• Lessons from the Global Financial Crisis
• Investment Banking
• Behavioural Finance
• Monitory & Fiscal policy
• Regulatory framework in Finance
• Financial Inclusion
• Financial Engineering
• Financial Integration & Innovation
• Financial Information system
• Carbon Credit
• Financial Management of enterprises in emerging market
economies in Asia
Themes & Sub Themes

5. • We invite academicians, practicing professionals, and researchers to
participate by sharing their thoughts on the themes.
• Only original, unpublished work is sought. Any proposal submitted to
present identical or substantial similar work already published, under
review for another conference or publication will not be considered.
• In the covering letter, accompanying the manuscript, the contributors
should certify that manuscript has neither been published anywhere nor
is being considered presently anywhere for publication.
• Abstract (not exceeding 200 words) should reach us latest by
November 21, 2016 in Microsoft Word Format only.
• Submission should include a separate title page, which clearly
indicates the name(s) of the author(s), affiliation(s), complete mailing
address(es), telephone/fax numbers and e-mail address(es), title of the
paper and up to four key words that describe the paper.
• The text of the full paper and abstract must include the title, but
should not include the name(s) of the author(s) as papers will be blind
reviewed.
• For preparation of the abstract and manuscript, the author(s) are
requested to follow APA Citation Style. For that refer conference
website: www.gcemp.gnu.ac.in or www.cms.gnu.ac.in
• Acceptance of the abstract will be notified before November 24, 2016 of
the receipt of the same.
• The complete paper should reach us latest by December 31, 2016 in
Microsoft Word Format only.
• Few selected papers would be considered for publication in the form of
a book to be published on the occasion and/or in the Institute Journal.
• At least one of the authors, in the case of co-authored papers must pre-
register for the conference.
• Kindly send your abstract and full paper at
gcemp2k17@ganpatuniversity.ac.in
REVIEW CRITERIA
• The abstract must include a clear indication of the objectives,
methodology, major results, implications, and key references. All
abstracts will be subject to blind review and only those abstracts
approved by the reviewers will be selected.
• The criteria for evaluation by the reviewers are as follows:
Relevance: Does the subject of the paper appeal to the interests of
the conference attendees?
Methodology: Does the paper use sound and appropriate method (s)?
Originality: Does the paper add new findings, insights, or knowledge
to the body of literature?
Research: Does the paper compare and weigh the material against
the work of others?
Conclusions: Are the conclusions sounds and justified as per the
problem discussion?
Policy/ Managerial Implications: Are the policy implications relevant
and useful for the problem demonstrated?
References: Are the references relevant and adequate (for full paper
only)?
PAPER SUBMISSION GUIDELINES
Why to Attend?
• This conference is aimed at educators,
researchers and practitioners in the areas of
Account, Taxation and Finance.
• The conference will have a balance of lectures
and presentations from the academic as well
as the practitioners’ perspective and will have
renowned speakers.
• It is aimed at creating a platform for a healthy
exchange, debate and development of ideas
and emerging issues in the areas of Account,
Taxation and Finance.
• It also provides an opportunity to present your
research work at international level and chance
to publish you research paper in a book and/or
referred journal.
• It seeks to bring academic and practitioners
closer for the further development of the subject
areas.

6. • To be eligible for admission to the Contest, the Ph.D. degree in
management must have been awarded between January 2010 and
December 2015.
• Soft copies of the Abstract/Summary of the Ph.D. thesis duly
typed in double space must be submitted in the format of 12 point
text – Times Roman in MS Word by the participant.
• The Abstract/Summary should contain topic of the thesis, rational,
objectives, method (study, design, sample and tools), salient findings
and implications of the study.
• The Abstract/Summary of the Ph.D. thesis must be accompanied
by proof of the award of the degree.
• The Participant will be required to make presentations of their
thesis before the Panel of experts.
• The last date for receipts of the entries for Ph.D. Thesis Category is
December 17, 2016.
BEST PH.D. THESIS AWARD
GLIMPSES OF THE PAST CONFERENCE

7. All participants attending the conference are required to register for the same. For registration, kindly fill in the registration
form and send it to Centre for Management Studies, Block-A, 3rd-4th Floor, Ganesh Meridian, Chanakyapuri Road,
Opp. Kargil Petrol Pump, Sola, S. G. highway, Ahmedabad (380060), Gujarat, India along with a Demand Draft of applicable
fee in favour of “Centre for Management Studies” payable at Mehsana. Registration form along with conference brochure
can be downloaded from Conference websites: www.gcemp.gnu.ac.in or www.cms.gnu.ac.in.
Academician INR 1500
Corporate Representative INR 2000
Alumni INR 1000
International Delegate US$ 100
Student INR 500
Research Scholar INR 1000
Spouse of delegate INR 1000
The prizes will be given in two categories:
i) Empirical Research Paper Category
ii) Conceptual Research Papers or Case Study Category
The award includes the Trophy, Cash Prize and a Certificate
1st Prize: Rs. 10000/-
2nd Prize: Rs. 8000/-
3rd Prize: Rs. 7000/-
Best Ph.D. Thesis will be awarded a cash price of Rs. 10000/-.
REGISTRATION DETAILS
RECOGNITION AWARDS
• Last date for submission of abstract:
November 21, 2016
• Notification of Acceptance of Abstract:
November 24, 2016
• Last Date for Submission of Full Paper:
December 31, 2016
IMPORTANT DATES
• Early Bird Registration will be valid till:
December 31, 2016
• Last Date for Registration:
January 17, 2017
20% Early Bird discount will be given
to the participant/s who register on
or before December 31, 2016.

8. University
Office Bearers
Patron-in-Chief
Shri Ganpatbhai Patel
President
Shri Anilbhai Patel
Director
Dr. Mahendra Sharma
Registrar
Dr. Amit Patel
CONFERENCE VENUE ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION
GANPAT UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Centre for Management Studies
Block-A, 3rd-4th Floor, Ganesh Meridian, Chanakyapuri Road, Opp. Kargil Petrol Pump,
Sola, S. G. highway, Ahmedabad, 380060. Phone: 8980012376
Website: www.gcemp.gnu.ac.in, Email: gcemp2k17@ganpatuniversity.ac.in
Advisory Committee
Dr. Satyen Parikh
Dr. K. M. Chudasama
Dr. Hiren Patel
Mr. Rajen Purohit
Organizing Committee
Coordinators
Prof. Mitali Baruah
Prof. Mittal Dattani
Prof. Umesh Pithadiya
Conveners
Dr. Maurvi Vasavada
Dr. Rachita Jayswal
Chairperson
CA Ujal Mehta