About the IAAER

Founded in 1984 with the mission to promote excellence in accounting education and research on a worldwide basis and to facilitate the contribution of accounting academics to the development and maintenance of high quality, globally recognized standards of accounting practice.

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Highlights

  • Call for Nominations: IAAER Executive Committee Positions

    The International Association for Accounting Education and Research (IAAER) invites nominations for several Executive Committee positions. Nominations are now open for the following roles:

    1. President 
     2. Vice-President, Finance 
     3. Vice-President, Administration 
     4. Vice-President, Education 
     5. Vice-President, Research 
     6. Vice-President, Conferences 
     7. Vice-President, Practice 
     8. Vice-President, Membership 
     9. Vice-President, Communications 

    Note that Executive Committee members currently in their first terms may be re-nominated. Members completing a second two-year term are eligible to be nominated for a different position.

    Each nomination should specify the position(s) for which your nominee is being nominated and include a brief statement outlining the reasons for your nomination. Nominations should be submitted via email to Dr. Keryn Chalmers by email (kerynchalmers0409@gmail.com) by the deadline of October 15, 2024.

    We encourage participation from all IAAER members to help shape the future of our organization.  To be eligible for election, nominees must be a members of the IAAER.

    For any inquiries or additional information, please contact Dr. Keryn Chalmers by email (kerynchalmers0409@gmail.com)

    We look forward to receiving your nominations!

  • Introduction of the Young Leaders Collective!

    The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has selected 28 outstanding young leaders for its inaugural Young Leaders Collective, runing until the end of 2025. These early career professionals will address key challenges in the accounting profession, including sustainability and AI.

    We proudly congratulate the three IAAER nominees selected:

    • Relebogile Mashile, CA(SA)
    • Michał Siczek
    • Josha Oestringer

For more information, visit the IFAC Young Leaders Collective page here.

  • Dive into Sustainability Assurance: What to Expect with IFAC. This article delves into the evolving landscape of mandatory sustainability reporting and assurance, offering insights on compliance and the steps businesses need to take. Read more.
  • The AI Revolution in Accounting: Discover how generative AI is transforming the accounting profession. This article delves into the implications, opportunities, and challenges brought about by AI advancements, offering valuable insights for accounting professionals looking to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving industry. Read more.
  • Discover the Future of Accounting Education with AI! See how the University of Pretoria’s AE-Bot is revolutionizing accounting education with AI, bridging theory and practice through personalized responses. Read more.
  • Global Developments in Sustainability Accounting Check out David Madon’s presentation on sustainability reporting from the IAAER, AAA, and IAS meeting in Atlanta, January 2024. Download the slides for valuable insights. Available for download, this slide deck is an invaluable resource for those seeking to deepen their knowledge in these critical areas.
  • Educating Accountants for a Sustainable Future Download the IFAC’s recently published literature review facilitated by the IAAER on competencies, educational strategies, and challenges for sustainability reporting and assurance here.
  • Open Access Literature Reviews 
    Download two free literature reviews from JIFMA’s Institutional Perspectives section.
  • Research on extended external reporting assurance: An update on recent developments here.
  • Research on Audit evidence, technology, and judgement: A review of the literature in response to ED-500 here.

Announcements

UPCOMING CONFERENCES

  • Save the Date! Southern African Accounting Association joint meeting with IAAER, Cape Town, South Africa, June 25-27, 2025. The SAAA’s Teaching and Learning Conference will precede the event on June 24, 2024. More to come!

 

CALL FOR PAPERS

  • Meditari Accountancy Research is collaborating with IAAER on two special journal issues.

    • The International Sustainability Standards Board: Evaluating and informing work efforts in the interest of sustainable development

      Guest editors: Warren Maroun, Holger Daske, Wayne van Zijl, Donna Street
      Submission deadline: October 31, 2024
      For more information: Find the full call for papers here.

    • The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board: Insights for developing auditing standards fit for purpose

      Guest editors: Warren Maroun, Kai-Uwe Marten, Jayanthi Krishnan, Joe Schroeder, Donna Street
      Submission deadline: October 31, 2024
      For more information: Find the full call for papers here!


Grants and Development Programs

  • IAAER ACCA have launched the Early Career Researcher Development Program 
    • 15 scholars were named to participate in the two year program where they will connect with global accounting experts, learn best practices, and join a worldwide peer network.
    • Learn more about the program here

  • Congratulations to the recipients of Round 8 of the IAAER-KPMG research program Informing the IASB Standard-setting Process 
    • For more information on recipients, click here.

  • Launch of ACCA IAAER Scholars Program
    • In April 2022, the International Association for Accounting Education and Research (IAAER) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants launched the ACCA IAAER Scholars Program naming five associate and assistant professors from Brazil, Kenya, Poland and UAE as the program’s inaugural scholars.
    • Learn more about the program here.


IAAER Publications


Membership

IAAER memberships are available for:

  • Individual Faculty 

  • Students