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.

• 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

• 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.

Luncheon Keynote, Friday, January 8, 2027: Fireside Chat with Emily Fitts (SEC Deputy Chief Accountant - International). More information here.

          Meeting website and further information.

• 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.

📌Registration opens: 1 December 2026

📆Submission deadline: 1 April 2027

Click here for the call for papers.

• 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.

📌Submissions open: 1 October 2026

📆Submission deadline: 18 January 2027

Click here for the call for papers.

CALLS FOR PAPERS

• International Accounting Standards Board (IASB)

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.

• Special Issue of Accounting History Review

Historical Perspectives on Agriculture and Accounting

Co-Editors: Sebastian Hoffmann, IESEG School of Management, and Michela Magliacani, University of Palermo

This Special Issue invites historical and interdisciplinary research exploring the relationship between agriculture and accounting, including accounting’s role in agricultural activities, rural communities, natural resources, agricultural finance, and the social, political and economic development of rural environments.

The editors particularly welcome research from underexplored contexts, including Africa, Asia, Latin America and Oceania, as well as comparative cross-country and cross-context studies.

📆Submission deadline: 30 April 2027

For full details, including suggested themes and submission information, please see the full Call for Papers.

Enquiries: Sebastian Hoffmann — s.hoffmann@ieseg.fr

• IASB Research Forum 2027 - Call for papers

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and Meditari Accountancy Research invite academics and researchers to submit papers for the 2027 IASB Research Forum, to be held on 11–12 November 2027 at Singapore Management University.

The call for papers welcomes research addressing a broad range of topics relevant to the IASB’s work. Researchers are encouraged to explore the opportunity to contribute to academic discussions and research that inform the development and understanding of international financial reporting standards.

📌Submissions open: 1 December 2026
📆Forum dates: 11–12 November 2027
🏢Venue: Singapore Management University

For further information on the research topics, submission requirements and details of the call for papers, please follow this link.

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.