The Indian Accounting Association Research Foundation (hereinafter referred to as "the foundation") is a not-for-profit accounting organization headquartered in Calcutta. It was founded during 1989-90 as a registered body under the societies Registration Act (West Bengal Act XXXVI of 1961. The principle objectives of the foundation are : To coordinate with other professional accounting bodies, universities and institutions in the matter of creation and dissemination of knowledge in accounting and related subjects. To do such other things as may be necessary for realizing the goal of advancement of accounting knowledge. Transparency in Corporate Accounting Corporate Failure: Role of Accounting and Financial Systems Accounting for Financial Instruments Accounting Education, Research and Practice Green/Environment Accounting Government Accounting International Business Capital Market Operations Contemporary Issues in Accounting and Auditing The principle objectives of Indian Accounting Association and Research Foundation are enumerated below: To promote fundamental and applied research in accounting and allied subjects To sponsor research projects To hold seminars, symposia, conferences, workshops etc To publish research journals, books and monographs To co-ordinate with other professionals accounting bodies, universities and institutions in the matter of creation and dissemination of knowledge in accounting and related subjects To promote fundamental and applied research in accounting and allied subjects