HAIM FALK AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED CONTRIBUTION TO ACCOUNTING THOUGHT

The nomination package must include

• the nominee name (including his/her current address);
• a clear identification of the body of work to be considered; and
• a brief statement describing how the body of work meets the criteria.

Those submitting nominations are encouraged to present information gathered from others to support the nomination. The Committee will obtain whatever additional information it may require to make a decision.

A body of work, including articles, monographs, books or other works published in English or French over the candidate’s career, which are judged to have made, or to be likely to make, a distinct and valuable contribution to the advancement of accounting thought.

The contribution of the body of work may be in respect of any aspect of accounting in its broadest sense, including financial and managerial accounting, auditing, tax, and related areas. The work may be theoretical, empirical, applied, or educational in nature.

Criteria for judging works include:

• Originality and innovative content.
• The relevance of the subject to accounting theory, practice or education, or the advancement of research methods in accounting.
• The contribution to accounting knowledge.
• The impact that the body of work has had on further research or positive developments in accounting, and/or the likelihood that the body of work will stimulate such benefits in the future.
• Consistency of contribution over time

The Award recipient must be a member in good standing of the CAAA.

Submit nominations no later than February 15, 2025.