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Indira Institute of Management, Pune

International Conference on 

Finance and Accounting (ICFA 2024)

Theme: Navigating Financial Challenges amongst Global Uncertainties

Online Mode, 3rd May 2024, Venue: Indira Institute of Management, Pune


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Tracks

  • Track I: Finance
  • Track II: Financial Markets
  • Track III: Accounting, Banking & Taxation
  • Track IV: General Management

Conference Highlights

  • Best paper award ₹ 5000/- with ‘CITATION
  • Best paper award in Student Category ₹ 3000/- with ‘CITATION
  • All participants will get conference participation e-certificate.
  • Conference proceeding book for abstract with e-ISBN in Journal Press India.

 

Our Patrons

Dr. Tarita Shankar
Chairperson & Chief Mentor      
IGI
Pune, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Pandit Mali
Director
SCES
Indira Institute of Management
Pune, Maharashtra, India

Dr. Pallavi Sajanapwar
Dy Director

SCES
Indira Institute of Management
Pune, Maharashtra, India          

Dr. Ashutosh Misal
Professor

SCES
Indira Institute of Management
Pune, Maharashtra, India          

 

About Conference

International Conference on Finance and Accounting ICFA 2024 aims to bring together leading academicians, research scholars and corporate professionals to exchange and share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Finance and Accounting. It also provides a premier interdisciplinary platform for researchers, practitioners, and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns as well as practical challenges encountered, and solutions adopted in the fields of Finance and Accounting. The conference will be held in Online mode.

 

Conference Objective

The main objective of this conference is to bring together academician, researchers, and industry experts to share the latest research findings, insights, and best practices related to managing financial risks and uncertainties in a rapidly changing world. The conference will cover a wide range of topics, including global risks, emerging financial markets, the impact of technology on the financial industry, sustainable finance, risk management, and investment strategies. Speakers and panellists will provide insights into the latest trends and best practices in the financial industry and share practical strategies for navigating financial challenges in uncertain times. Overall, the conference will provide a platform for academician, researchers, and industry experts to come together, share insights, and collaborate on finding solutions to the challenges facing the financial industry in a rapidly changing world. The conference will contribute to the advancement of knowledge and understanding in the field of finance and help to shape the future of the financial industry.

 

About Conference theme

IIMP has organised the International Conference on Finance and Accounting ICFA 2024 with the theme : Navigating Financial Challenges amongst Global Uncertainties

The theme addresses the challenges which the world is going through a period of unprecedented global uncertainties. These uncertainties have been brought about by a combination of factors including economic instability, political tensions, natural disasters, and pandemics. Navigating financial challenges in such an environment can be an overwhelming task, but it is critical to ensure financial stability and security.

The main objective of this conference is to bring together academician, researchers, and industry experts to share the latest research findings, insights, and best practices related to managing financial risks and uncertainties in a rapidly changing world.

The conference will cover a wide range of topics, including global risks, emerging financial markets, the impact of technology on the financial industry, sustainable finance, risk management, and investment strategies. Speakers and panellists will provide insights into the latest trends and best practices in the financial industry and share practical strategies for navigating financial challenges in uncertain times.

Overall, the conference will provide a platform for academician, researchers, and industry experts to come together, share insights, and collaborate on finding solutions to the challenges facing the financial industry in a rapidly changing world. The conference will contribute to the advancement of knowledge and understanding in the field of finance and help to shape the future of the financial industry.

 

S.C.E.S’s Indira institute of Management, Pune

Indira Institute of Management Pune is the flagship institute of Shree Chanakya Education Society. IIMP is an autonomous institute affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University. The institute offers MBA and BBA (UG Program). The MBA and BBA program is affiliated to SPPU. IIMP is the very first management institute in Pune and third in Maharashtra to be accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) of AICTE, New Delhi for MBA course. It is re-accredited for the fourth time up to June 2023. The recent grant of autonomy for its MBA Programme is yet another feather to its cap.

 

Conference Objectives

         The main objective of this conference is to bring together academician, researchers, and industry experts to share the latest research findings, insights, and best practices related to managing financial risks and uncertainties in a rapidly changing world. 

         The conference will cover a wide range of topics, including global risks, emerging financial markets, the impact of technology on the financial industry, sustainable finance, risk management, and investment strategies. Speakers and panellists will provide insights into the latest trends and best practices in the financial industry and share practical strategies for navigating financial challenges in uncertain times. 

         Overall, the conference will provide a platform for academician, researchers, and industry experts to come together, share insights, and collaborate on finding solutions to the challenges facing the financial industry in a rapidly changing world. The conference will contribute to the advancement of knowledge and understanding in the field of finance and help to shape the future of the financial industry.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Program Schedule

 

Themes

 

  • Track I: Finance

Entrepreneur Finance

Corporate Finance

Personal Finance and Investment

International Finance

Behavioural finance

Financial Econometrics and Modelling

 Risk Management

Public Finance and Policy

Green Finance

Financial Engineering

Insurance

 

  • Track II: Financial Markets

Financial Markets

Capital Market

Financial Instruments

Financial Regulations

Financial Services

ESG – Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance in financial institutions

Cryptocurrencies

Digital Currencies

The impact of the COVID-19 on risk management

Cybersecurity in financial institutions

Hedge Funds

Venture Capital

 

  • Track III: Accounting, Banking & Taxation

Financial Accounting and Auditing

Bankruptcy and Insolvency

Taxation

Fraud Identification and Forensic accounting

Corporate governance

Sustainability Financial Practices

Digital Banking

New forms and methods of payments

Microfinance

Financial Inclusion

Investment Banking

 

  • Track IV: General Management

Aside from the previously mentioned tracks, Research papers and Case studies on the main theme will be selected as 'General Management'. 

Keynote Speakers

Conference Speakers

  • Ms. Sangeeta Menon, Regional Publishing Manager at Emerald Publishing 
  • Prof. Dewasiri N. Jayantha, Professor in Finance, Department of Accountancy and Finance, Faculty of Management Studies-Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka; Vice President – Education and Research, Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing; Brand Ambassador, Emerald Publishing, UK.
  • Mr. Vivek Gupta, Senior Executive Vice President at Bajaj Allianz Life
  • Dr. Vishnuvajjhala Aditya Srinivas, Chief Operating Officer of BSE BROKERS FORUM, Chief Economist of Bombay Stock Exchange Brokers Forum. Capital market and financial markets professional with specialization in Macro Economics and Fundamental Research.
  • Dr. Rajni Kant Rajhans, Dean-Research and Development, Associate Editor & Editorial Advisory Board Member -Emerald Emerging Market Case Studies, Series Editor: How-to-Guides (SAGE Publishing)

Venue

SCES Indira Institute of Management, Pune

85/5 A, Tapasya, New Mumbai Pune Highway, Tathawade, Pune - 411033, Maharashtra, India


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Organisers

S.C.E.S’s Indira institute of Management, Pune

Indira Institute of Management Pune is the flagship institute of Shree Chanakya Education Society. IIMP is an autonomous institute affiliated to Savitribai Phule Pune University. The institute offers MBA and BBA (UG Program). The MBA and BBA program is affiliated to SPPU. IIMP is the very first management institute in Pune and third in Maharashtra to be accredited by the National Board of Accreditation (NBA) of AICTE, New Delhi for MBA course. It is re-accredited for the fourth time up to June 2023. The recent grant of autonomy for its MBA Programme is yet another feather to its cap.

 

Vision of IIMP

IIMP aims to continue to be a Centre of academic excellence in the field of management education with the purpose of developing socially responsible business leaders and entrepreneurs, who are global citizens and will help in creating a world that will uphold and preserve humanity beyond religion and gender.

 

Mission of IIMP

  • To develop managers and entrepreneurs by promoting a learning environment that encourages knowledge inquisitiveness, creative thinking, systems thinking and social intelligence.
  • To contribute to the human capital requirement of the industry by enhancing the employability of the graduates.
  • To sensitize the graduates towards work ethics and social responsibility.
  • To foster strategic alliance with industry for research and its application.

SCES’s IIMP has excelled in the field of Management Research since 2007, by creating a centre for research and registering students for Ph. D in Management under the faculty of Commerce and Management of Savitribai Phule Pune University. The centre is recognized by Savitribai Phule Pune University (Formerly University of Pune). PGRC provides guidance to the Ph. D students in the following areas of specialization: Marketing Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Management and Computer Management. 65 students are registered at our PhD centre, out of which 20 have been awarded their Degree from SPPU. The centre also organizes workshops, National Level and State Level Seminars and Symposiums for its Ph.D. students and faculty members.

Organising Committee

 

Our Patrons

Dr. Tarita Shankar
Chairperson & Chief Mentor, 
IGI, Pune, Maharashtra, India                               
                                

 

Dr. Pandit Mali
Director,
SCES Indira Institute of Management                     
Pune, Maharashtra, India          

 

Dr. Pallavi Sajanapwar
Dy Director
SCES Indira Institute of Management                     
Pune, Maharashtra, India          

 

Dr. Ashutosh Misal
Professor
SCES Indira Institute of Management                     
Pune, Maharashtra, India          

 

Conference Chief-Convenor

Dr. Dipanjay Bhalerao
Associate Professor & Dean Research
SCES Indira Institute of Management                     
Pune, Maharashtra, India          

 

Conference Co-Convenor

Dr. Purvi Shah
Associate Professor
SCES Indira Institute of Management                     
Pune, Maharashtra, India          

 

Dr. Ravi Bhandari
Associate Professor
SCES Indira Institute of Management                     
Pune, Maharashtra, India          

 

Prof. Chetan Patil
Assistant Professor
SCES Indira Institute of Management                     
Pune, Maharashtra, India          

 

Dr. Abhijit Chandratreya
Assistant Professor & Assistant Director
SCES Indira Institute of Management                     
Pune, Maharashtra, India          

 

Partners Details

 

Academic Partner

  • Emerald Publishing (EP) India will be associated as "Academic Partner," for the Conference.
  • Bombay Stock Exchange Brokers' Forum (BBF) will be associated as "Academic Partner," for the Conference.

Publishing Partner

  • Journal Press India (JPI) will be associated as “Conference and Publishing Partner” for the Conference.

Review Board

  • Dr. Virendra Tatake
  • Dr.Padamalochan Bisoy
  • Dr. Bipin Bankar
  • Dr. Rakesh Malusare

Call for Papers

Conference ThemeNavigating Financial Challenges amongst Global Uncertainties

Academicians, Scholars, Professionals are invited to submit original research paper/poster/research project proposals that focus on theoretical, conceptual, empirical, or managerial contributions that either address the Conference theme or fall into one of the following tracks at the Conference or related areas.

Track I: Finance 

  • Entrepreneur Finance 
  • Corporate Finance 
  • Personal Finance and Investment 
  • International Finance 
  • Behavioural finance 
  • Financial Econometrics and Modelling 
  • Risk Management 
  • Public Finance and Policy 
  • Green Finance 
  • Financial Engineering 
  • Insurance 

Track II: Financial Markets

  • Financial Markets  
  • Capital Market  
  • Financial Instruments 
  • Financial Regulations 
  • Financial Services 
  • ESG – Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance in financial institutions 
  • Cryptocurrencies  
  • Digital Currencies 
  • The impact of the COVID-19 on risk management 
  • Cybersecurity in financial institutions 
  • Hedge Funds 
  • Venture Capital 

Track III: Acounting, Banking & Taxation

  • Financial Accounting and Auditing 
  • Bankruptcy and Insolvency 
  • Taxation 
  • Fraud Identification and Forensic accounting 
  • Corporate governance 
  • Sustainability Financial Practices 
  • Digital Banking 
  • New forms and methods of payments 
  • Microfinance 
  • Financial Inclusion 
  • Investment Banking 

Track IV: General Management

Aside from the previously mentioned tracks, Research papers and Case studies on the main topics will be selected as 'General Management'.

 

Publication opportunities

Selected papers would be considered for publishing in the following:

  1. Conference proceeding book for abstract with e-ISBN in Journal Press India.
  2. Publication of case studies in the Emerging Markets Case Studies (EMCS) journal will be subject to their review process and acceptance guidelines to be followed by the Author.
  3. ANVESHAK International Journal of Management. Online ISSN: 2350-0794, Print ISSN: 2278-8913. Frequency: Biannual
  4. All selected Abstracts will be published in ‘Conference Proceedings’, and will be published by ‘Journal Press India’ with a separate e-ISBN & DOI no.
  5. We are in the process of tie-up with UGC Care/Scopus Journal/ ABDC Journal. Details will be shared soon.
  6. Publication in the respective journal will be subject to Journal Specific review process to be completed by the Author as per the guidelines of the Journal. Journal Publication review process will be started after the Conference.

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Bank Account details

Beneficiary Name: Indira Institute of Management Pune MBA
Account No.: 201025452793
Bank Name: IndusInd Bank
Branch: Wakad, Pune 

IFSC Code: INDB0000999

 

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Registration Fee in INR (₹)
(Indian participants including GST)

Registration Fee in dollar ($)
(Foreign participants)
1 Academician INR 1,180 USD 70
2 Corporate INR 1,180 USD 100
3 Research Scholar INR 590 USD 50
4 Students  INR 236 USD 20

 

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Submission Guidelines

  • All participants must submit the complete manuscripts or case studies according to the dates mentioned.
  • All submitted papers will be subjected to plagiarism check. All manuscripts having similarity below 10% will be sent for blind review.
  • Manuscripts having more than 10% plagiarism will be sent back to the authors for modification and resubmission.
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  • Research papers describing original and unpublished results of conceptual, constructive, experimental, applied and theoretical work or research. Submission of a manuscript implies that it is not under consideration for publication elsewhere.
  • The author’s name or affiliations should not appear anywhere else in the body of the manuscript to facilitate the blind peer review process.

 

FOR ABSTRACT SUBMISSION

  • The acceptable word range for the abstract is 150-200 words.
  • Keywords: Minimum 4 and Maximum 6

 

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Important Dates

Abstract Submissions
Start Date 30th March 2024
Last Date 15th April 2024
Extended Date 29th April 2024
Full Paper Submissions
Start Date 08th April 2024
Last Date 25th April 2024
Extended Date 29th April 2024
Registrations
Start Date 08th April 2024
Last Date 01st May 2024
Extended Date 02nd May 2024
Conference Date 03rd May 2024

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