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

  • Upcoming Deadline for Calls for Paper: 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!

  • IAAER & SAAA Joint Webinars: Exclusive for IAAER, SAAA, and the African Accounting and Finance Association Members!
  • Topic: Empirical-archival ESG Research with a Standard-Setting Focus
    • Presenter: Katherine Schipper, Duke University
    • Date: 30 October 2024
    • Time: 13:000 - 14:00 (SAST)
    • More info here and register here.

  • Topic: Establishing Yourself as an Accounting Researcher
    • Presenter: Pro. Elmar Venter, University of Pretoria
    • Date: 22 November 2024
    • Time: 13:000 - 14:00 (SAST)
    • More info here and regiser here.


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

    We proudly congratulate the three IAAER nominees selected:
    • Relebogile Mashile, CA(SA)
    • Michał Siczek
    • Josha Oestringer

Insights and Innovations in Accounting

  • 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.
  • 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

  • First Call for Papers: 2025 SAAA/IAAER Biennial Conference in Cape Town!
    We are excited to announce that the 2025 SAAA/IAAER Biennial Conference will take place from 25-27 June 2025 at the iconic Century City in Cape Town! This prestigious event, jointly hosted by the South African Accounting Association (SAAA) and the IAAER, will bring together thought leaders, researchers, and practitioners from around the globe to exchange ideas and insights on accounting and education.

    Key Dates:
    25-27 June 2025: Biennial Conference at Century City, Cape Town. More info.
    24 June 2025: Teaching & Learning Special Interest Group Event at the University of Cape Town More Info.

     

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

IAAER Global Code of Ethics for Accounting Educators

Membership

IAAER memberships are available for:

  • Individual Faculty 

  • Students