The annual IAFA Teaching & Learning Day will take place online on Thursday 8th January 2026 from 9am–12:30pm. The event is kindly supported by Chartered Accountants Ireland and is free to attend.

 

The theme of this year’s event is Enabling Engagement in Accounting & Finance Education. We are delighted to confirm our keynote speaker Dr Nicola Beatson (University of Otago, New Zealand), who will deliver a talk entitled “Engagement Goes Both Ways: Students and Staff in the Learning Loop”. In the presentation, Nicola will share her research informed insights on student and staff engagement within accounting education, highlighting actionable insights for faculty. Through her research, Nicola has examined student engagement beyond cognitive achievement and the pivotal non-cognitive drivers that foster meaningful connections between learners and educators. She will share findings from key studies that reveal how both students and staff can actively contribute to a vibrant educational environment, discussing strategies that faculty can adopt to enhance motivation, participation, and overall success in the classroom. Nicola will also focus on innovative approaches to strengthening engagement and collaboration. Attendees will gain practical ideas and thoughtful reflections on building a more engaging and supportive academic community, informed by both the milestones and challenges encountered along her research journey.

 

We also look forward to the participation of a representative from Chartered Accountants Ireland who will update us on the Institute’s education philosophy and evolving programme.

 

As per recent years, we are also pleased to announce a Call for Submissions to the IAFA Education Series. The Series plays an important part in our Teaching & Learning Day, and in showcasing innovation and emerging practice in our community. The Call for Submissions can be found below.

 

Registration for the Teaching & Learning Day will open in late-November – but in the meantime, please add the date to your diary!

 

We look forward to your participation.

 

 

 

Call for Submissions to the IAFA Education Series

Contributors are invited to submit bite-size (i.e. up to three-minute) teaching and assessment tips or novel and innovative teaching, learning or assessment practices. We especially welcome submissions on the theme of “Enabling Engagement in Accounting & Finance Education” – however, submissions in all areas of accounting and finance education are welcome. Submissions may be from individuals or groups.

 

Submission requirements:

• Pre-recorded screencast, video, or PowerPoint presentation describing the key elements of the contribution and its benefit (maximum 3 minutes).
• A short written paragraph describing your submission (maximum 400 words).
• Willingness of the contributor(s) to participate in a brief discussion at the Teaching & Learning Day if possible.

 

Recordings will be played during the Teaching & Learning Day and will form the basis of subsequent participant discussions. A weblink for sharing your video will need to be provided in advance of the day (and ideally at the time of submission) so that your recording can be accessed by attendees and/or those registered for the event.

 

Submissions are due by 5pm on Friday 5th December 2025. Please email your submissions to info@iafa.ie.

 

If you would like to discuss ideas or the submission requirements, please contact any member of the T&L Day organising committee: Sandra Brosnan (sandra.brosnan@mtu.ie), Margaret Healy (margaret.healy@ucc.ie), Stuart Henderson (s.henderson1@ulster.ac.uk), Emma McDaid (emma.mcdaid@ucd.ie) or Anne Tynan (anne.tynan@atu.ie).

 

By making a submission to the IAFA Education Series you are confirming that you are complying with your Institution’s ethical and GDPR requirements.