Applied Research - Shaping Standard Setting

Designed to bridge the gap between research and practice, this Forum highlights research projects that the AASB commissioned which directly informs AASB projects. Sessions will include presentations, Q&A, and interactive polling to engage participants in shaping future directions.

This Forum was held on Wednesday 19 November 2025 at Grand Hyatt Melbourne.

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Applied Research Forum Program Information

Morning session: 10.00am - 12.45 pm

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- the recording of the Opening Remarks, Welcome and Keynote

- the recording of Research Session 1

The morning session includes:

Opening Remarks and Welcome
Guest Speaker: Australian Centre for Evaluation - Evidence in Policymaking: What, Why and How
Keynote: The Illusion of Evidence: Is Standard-Setting Really Informed
Research Session 1: Service Performance Reporting

Afternoon session: 1.45 pm - 4.00 pm

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- the recording of Research Session 2

- the recording of research Session 3 and Closing Remarks

The afternoon session includes:

Research Session 2: Valuation: Disconnect and Expectation Gap?
Research Session 3: Connectivity of Financial and Non-financial Information
Closing Remarks

Applied Research - Research Papers

Applied Research - Shaping Standard Setting

Applied Research Forum Program Information

Morning session: 10.00am - 12.45 pm

Afternoon session: 1.45 pm - 4.00 pm

Applied Research - Research Papers

Service Performance Reporting

Valuation: Disconnect and Expectation Gap?

Connectivity of Financial and Non-financial Information