Honours &Awards

1. Elected International Member-at-Large in the American Accounting Association, National Executive Council for two years from August, 2011.
2. Social Science and Humanities Research Council, Canada awarded $24000 for a year on my joint research project INVESTOR PROTECTION & EFFECTIVENESS OF AUDIT COMMITTEES in 2010 (jointly with Dr. Jerry Sun)
3. 2008-9, Chairman, Outstanding Dissertation Award Committee, American Accounting Association, (Information Systems Section).
4. 2008-9, Chairman, Research Committee, American Accounting Association (Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Section)
5. 2009 Annual Meeting Coordinator, Strategic & Emerging Technology Section (formerly Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technology Section), American Accounting Association.
6. Nominated for Most outstanding scholar of AI/ET section, AAA in 2008.
7. Nominated for Most outstanding scholar of SET section, AAA in 2009.
8. 2007 Odette Award for Research Excellence awarded for continuous research productivity in Faculty of Business Administration, University of Windsor. Ontario, Canada.
9. Nominated for Annual Research Award of Faculty Research Recognition, by the University of Windsor  by Odette School of Business for 2004 Award.
10. University of Windsor Research recognition Award in 2005 for publishing a monograph and obtaining two external grants.
11. Odette New Faculty Research Achievement Award, 2002-3. (Awarded on October 30, 2003)
12. Vice President’s Competitive Travel Grant in 2002 & 2004 for presenting paper in Hong Kong & Orlando. 
13. Invited as GUEST EDITOR of a special issue of MANAGERIAL AUDITING JOURNAL on Complex Integrated Accounting Systems & Auditing.
14. Invited as GUEST EDITOR of THE CPA JOURNAL published by the New York State Society of CPAs (NYSSCPA) New York for March-April, 2003 issue. The guest editorial is available online also at http://www.nysscpa.org/cpajournal/2003/0403/dept/p80.htm .
15. Publisher’s Research Support Grant (US$500) received from Auerbach Publishers, USA (A Taylor & Francis Group Imprint) for the publication of my research monograph-cum-Reference Book titled: IT Auditing & Complex Technology: A Strategic Planning Perspective.
16. Springer-Verlag, An International Publisher from Germany has granted Publisher's Grant (Euro 750) for completing manuscript to be published as a Reference book, a compilation of ten scholarly essays titled: Information Technology Auditing: An Evolving Agenda.
17. I was invited to be the expert reviewer of the report prepared by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants/The Institute of Internal Auditors (US)/National Institute of Directors (USA) for the Presidential Commission of Critical Information Infrastructure Protection in United States. This report was submitted to the then President of USA, Bill Clinton, in March 2000. I was also invited to be a part of the presentation. The Title of the Report: Information Security Management and Assurance: A Call to Action for Corporate Governance. This Report is available on the website of AICPA and the IIA in USA.
18. Social Science Research Council of India (1989): Short term research grant (University of Goa)

The Parable of an Eternal Learner

Picture a martial artist kneeling before the master sensei in a ceremony to receive a hard-earned black belt. After years of relentless training, the student has finally reached a pinnacle of achievement in the discipline. "Before granting the belt, you must pass one more test," says the sensei. "I am ready," responds the student, expecting perhaps one final round of sparring. "You must answer the essential question: What is the true meaning of the black belt?" "The end of my journey," says the student. "A well-deserved reward for all the blood and sweat that I shed over the years." The sensei waits for more. Clearly, he is not satisfied. Finally, the sensei speaks. "You are not yet ready for the black belt. Return in one year."

A year later, the student kneels again in front of the sensei. "What is the true meaning of the black belt?" asks the sensei. "A symbol of distinction and the highest achievement in our art," says the student. The sensei says nothing for many minutes, waiting. Clearly, he is not satisfied. Finally, he speaks. "You are still not ready for the black belt. Return in one year."

A year later, the student kneels once again in front of the sensei. Again, the sensei asks: "What is the true meaning of the black belt?" "The black belt represents the beginning -- the start of a never-ending journey of discipline, work, and the pursuit of an ever-higher standard," says the student. "Yes. You are now ready to receive the black belt and begin your work."

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