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.

• IAASB Academic Advisory Group

Congratulations to the newly appointed members of the IAASB Academic Advisory Group. IAAER is especially pleased to see three of its nominees - Roger Simnett (Monash University), Denise Hanes Downey PhD (Villanova University) and Warren Maroun (University of Leeds; University of the Witwatersrand), all faculty members at IAAER member institutions - appointed to this distinguished group and extends its congratulations to all members.

• Call for Nominations: IAAER Executive Committee Positions

IAAER invites nominations, including self-nominations, for nine Executive Committee positions, including President and Vice-President portfolios. The Executive Committee serves as the governing body of IAAER, with members elected for two-year terms.

Nominations should include the position(s) sought and a brief statement of support. To be eligible, nominees must be individual, university, or association members of IAAER.

The nomination deadline is 10 September 2026.

For full details on available positions, eligibility requirements, and submission procedures, please see the complete call for nominations.

• Informing the IASB Standard Setting Process

• IAAER - KPMG Research Opportunities - Round 9 Grant Recipients Announced

  The International Association for Accounting Education and Research (IAAER), in collaboration with KPMG International, is pleased to announce our Research Informing the IASB Decision Process Round 9 grant recipients. Five research grants of $20,000 (U.S.) each have been awarded. Click here for more information on the winning projects. 

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• 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

• 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.

• Save the Date! IAAER is excited to announce the SAAA Biennial International Conference, that will be jointly hosted by the IAAER. Taking place June 23 - 25, 2027, in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Theme: Accounting Frontiers: Navigating Trust, Technology, and Transformation in a Borderless World. Click here for the first call for papers.

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.

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.