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At a meeting held on June 6, 2025, the Brazilian Academy of Management (ANPAD) conducted its 122nd Ordinary General Assembly, bringing together representatives of associated programs, members of the board of directors, and guests. Held via videoconference, the session’s main agenda included deliberation on the 2024 financial year accounts, the definition of tuition fees for 2026, and the approval of a new member institution. In addition to the formal decisions, reports were presented on progress in applying the ANPAD Proficiency Test Scale, updates to the Manual of Good Practices in Scientific Publications, and the new composition of the Ethics Committee.
Deliberations
Assembly approves accounts with significant surplus and focus on sustainability
During the assembly, Treasurer and Administrative Director Professor Marco Aurélio Marques Ferreira presented the 2024 financial statements, highlighting a 13% increase in net operating revenue and a reduction in general expenses. Although the operating result before financial income remains negative, the year closed with a net surplus of more than 260%. Sustainability indicators were also presented, showing that ANPAD would be able to maintain its activities for up to 6.6 years under an intermediate scenario and for 2.5 years even under a pessimistic scenario. The accounts were reviewed by the Fiscal Committee and approved unanimously.
Presentation of 2025 planning and updated annual fees for 2026
The financial (or budget) plan for 2025 was presented, maintaining the medium-term strategy focused on restoring ANPAD’s financial health. The Assembly approved, by a qualified majority, the update of the annual fee amounts for 2026, with a 5.48% adjustment based on the accumulated IPCA (Brazilian Consumer Price Index). The annual fee for the Associate Member category, which was stipulated in the bylaws but had not yet been set, was also defined.
UNIT approved as new Associate Member
Tiradentes University (UNIT) was approved as an Associate Member of ANPAD. The institution will host EnANPAD 2025 and, in return for this institutional partnership, will receive two annual Associate Member fees at no cost. UNIT has a strong presence in Brazil’s Northeast region and offers graduate programs in areas other than Administration.
Announcements
Updates on the ANPAD Proficiency Test Scale
ANPAD President-Elect Professor Emílio Arruda presented recent advances in the ANPAD Proficiency Test, highlighting the definitive adoption of Item Response Theory (IRT). The new ANPAD Test Scale, published in March 2025, will become the sole reporting format starting with the September edition. This change aligns the exam with leading international assessments. A special section on the ANPAD Test was also announced for EnANPAD 2025.
Manual of Good Practices updated with AI guidelines
The Director of Communications and Publications, Professor Patrícia Guarnieri, announced the publication of version 2.1 of the Manual of Good Practices in Scientific Publications, which now includes guidelines on the responsible use of generative artificial intelligence in academic production. The document was developed by a working group coordinated by Professor Ricardo Limongi França Coelho, with the participation of:
The working group’s proposal was approved by the Ethics Committee, whose members are:
The new version of the manual was approved by the ANPAD Advising Executive Committee, composed of:
The working group was maintained as a permanent body and will continue to monitor the use of AI by the ANPAD scientific community.
The Ethics Committee has a new composition
The new members joining the ANPAD Ethics Committee in July 2025 are:
The president-elect, Professor Emílio Arruda, thanked the members who concluded their terms on the committee:
A call for applications to fill remaining positions on the Ethics and ANPAD Proficiency Test Committees was also announced, encouraging faculty members interested in contributing to the Association to apply.
The 122nd Ordinary General Assembly reaffirmed ANPAD’s commitment to transparent management, the modernization of its institutional instruments, and ongoing dialogue with the academic community.
To expand access to institutional information, ANPAD maintains a dedicated governance section on its website, where users can consult the Association’s Bylaws, financial statements, management reports, documents, newsletters, election information, and organizational structure.
For further information, associated programs may contact the Executive Head Office.