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.

• Upcoming Webinar | IAAER and SAAA

IAAER, in collaboration with the South African Accounting Association (SAAA), invites members and the broader accounting community to a webinar titled “External Assurance and Artificial Intelligence.”

Date: 24 February 2026
Time: 14:00–15:00 (SAST)

Facilitators: Prof Elmar Venter, CA(SA), Dr Cecile Janse van Rensburg, CA(SA), Mr Willem Gray, CA(SA)

The webinar presents key findings from recent research on the implications of Artificial Intelligence for the external audit profession. Drawing on a 2025 expert roundtable, hosted by IFAC, IAASB and IAAER, and interviews with Big Four practitioners and academics, the session explores changes in audit practice, human-AI interaction, and education and training.

This session will be of interest to practitioners, educators, standard-setters, and regulators. Webinar link

• Informing the IASB Standard Setting Process - Call for Proposals - Round 9

The IAAER and KPMG International are pleased to invite research proposals under the Informing the IASB Standard Setting Process Research Program. The program supports scholarly research that aims to provide objective, evidence-based inputs to the IASB’s standard setting decisions. Up to four research grants of US$20,000 each will be awarded under this program. Interim and final findings of funded projects will be presented at three events that will include representatives from the IASB and the IAAER Program Advisory Committee. Funding for this program is provided by KPMG International.

Proposal submission deadline: 28 February 2026. For more information click here.  

• Special Issue of Accounting Education (Taylor & Francis) and IAAER on AI and Digital Transformation and Accounting Education

This Special Issue invites conceptual and empirical research on how AI and digital transformation are reshaping accounting education, including teaching, learning, assessment, ethics, and the development of future-ready accounting competencies.

Guest Editors: Nadia Gulko (University of Lincoln, UK); Stephen Coetzee (University of Pretoria, South Africa); Carol Springer Sargent (Mercer University, USA)

Submission deadline: 31 July 2026
Publication is expected in October 2027, with rolling acceptances following double-blind peer review.

For more information click here.

• The ACCA IAAER Scholars - Second Cohort (2024-2026)

View the ACCA IAAER Scholars page here.

Click here for an example of how the IAAER is supporting this next generation of accounting researchers!

CONFERENCES

• IAAER is excited to announce a conference hosted by IAAER university member, Bucharest University of Economic Studies, that will take place June 3-4, 2026 in Bucharest, Romania. The conference will be in collaboration with  IAAER. Preceding the conference, IAAER will host events for the ACCA / IAAER Scholars (1 June) and the ACCA / IAAER ECRDP (2 June). For more information and call for papers click here.

• The next Meditari Accountancy Research conference will take place September 3-4, 2026 and will be hosted by IAAER university member, the University of Leeds, United Kingdom. The conference will be in collaboration with IAAER. IAAER President, Katherine Schipper, VP Research, Holger Daske, and DREA, Donna Street will serve as panel members. For more information and call for papers click here.

• Save the Date! IAAER is excited to announce that the next Midyear Meeting of the International Accounting Section (IAS) of the AAA will take place January 7-9, 2027 and be joint with IAAER. IAS is an academic institutional member of IAAER and ODU is a university member of IAAER. For more information click here.

• Save the Date! IAAER is excited to announce that the 12th Conference on Financial Reporting and Auditing, hosted in collaboration with IAAER university member, Krakow University of Economics, will take place June 3-4, 2027 in Krakow, Poland. More information will follow soon.

CALLS FOR PAPERS

• The IASB will host a joint conference with the Review of Accounting Studies (RAST) in early December 2026, inviting high-quality research papers with clear relevance to the IASB’s work. This event will focus specifically on how accounting information is processed and used by investors, making it a timely opportunity for researchers working in financial reporting, capital markets, and investor decision-making. For more information click here.

• ZTR Special Issue (2026)
  Zeszyty Teoretyczne Rachunkowości (ZTR - The Theoretical Journal of Accounting), published by the Research Council of the Accountants Association in Poland (SKwP) invites submissions for a 2026 Special Issue on Accounting’s Expanded Horizon: Redefining Internal Practices for Organizational Flourishing.

  Target group: Accounting researchers and doctoral students
  Submission deadline: 30 June 2026. Language: English

  Details and submission guidelines:
  🔗 https://ztr.skwp.pl/cms/CMS:647; 🔗 https://ztr.skwp.pl/

• Special Issue of Accounting Education (Taylor & Francis) and IAAER on AI and Digital Transformation and Accounting Education

  For more information refer to Highlights section above.

IAAER memberships are available for:

• Universities: current university members contributing to accounting education and research
• Institutions: current institutional members collaborating with IAAER for the promotion of accounting education and policy relevant research
• Individual Faculty 
• Students 

Read testimonials from IAAER University members here.

• 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.

• 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.