Recognising excellence.
Celebrating impact.
Inspiring the future.
Established in 2010 at the University of Melbourne, the Australian Accounting Hall of Fame recognises leading accounting practitioners and academics whose achievements have made a significant and lasting contribution to accounting in Australia.
Through its annual awards and the Colin Ferguson Oration, the Hall of Fame connects the accounting profession, academia and the wider business community to celebrate leadership and influence.
Key dates
- 6 August 2026
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2027 Award nominations OPEN
- 23 October 2026
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2027 Award nominations CLOSE
- March 2027
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Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony
Featured content
Meet the 2026 inductees
Jayne Godfrey
The Australian Accounting Hall of Fame honours Jayne Maree Godfrey as a researcher, educator, university administrator and accounting standard setter of the highest order.
Ian McPhee AO
The Australian Accounting Hall of Fame honours Ian McPhee as a senior public servant, auditor and standard setter of the highest order.
A history of excellence
2010
established at the University of Melbourne
17
annual ceremonies held to celebrate excellence and contribution
50+
distinguished inductees recognised to date
Latest news
- The Australian Accounting Hall of Fame congratulates Rachel Grimes (AAHoF 2023) on her appointment as a member of the governing council of External Reporting Australia (ERA).
- Ian Mackintosh (AAHoF 2025) was made a Member in the Order of Australia (AM) in the 2026 King's Birthday Honours List for:
'For significant service to accounting through developing corporate and public sector reporting practices'. - Vale – Helen Wedd (Nee Fitzgerald)
It is with great sadness that the Australian Accounting Hall of Fame notes the passing of its friend and supporter Mrs Helen Wedd. A niece of 2010 inaugural inductee Sir Alex Fitzgerald, Helen later spoke on behalf of her father Garrett Fitzgerald who was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2023. - American Accounting Hall of Fame August 2025
The Australian Accounting Hall of Fame congratulates Terry Shevlin (AAHoF 2024) for his induction into the American Accounting Hall of Fame. "Shevlin’s exceptional contributions to accounting research, teaching, mentorship, and professional service have left a lasting impact on the field."
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