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.
Highlights and Announcements
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Proposal to Expand the IAAER Council with University Member Representatives
The International Association for Accounting Education and Research (IAAER) is pleased to announce a proposal to amend its Constitution to expand the IAAER Council. The proposed amendment would allow University Members to nominate a representative to the Council.
A virtual vote on this proposal will take place on February 22, 2025, between 06:00 and 18:00 EST. Members can access a copy of the proposal and its purpose here.
A link to the ballot will be sent via email to all IAAER members one week before the voting period begins. We encourage all members to participate in this important decision.
- Introducing the ACCA IAAER Early Career Researcher Development Program (ECRDP) - Second Cohort (2025 - 2026)
IAAER, in collaboration with ACCA, is pleased to announce the second cohort of the ECRDP for 2025-2026. Thirteen early career scholars from Croatia, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, and Turkey have been selected to participate in this prestigious initiative, which provides mentorship, training, and networking opportunities with internationally recognized accounting researchers. Congratulations to the scholars!
- Oana Bogdan (West University of Timisoara, Romania)
- Valentin Burca (West University of Timisoara, Romania)
- Ivan Dionisijev (University “SS. Cyril and Methodius” in Skopje, North Macedonia)
- Olga Grzybek (University of Economics in Katowice, Poland)
- Grygorii Kravchenko (Kozminski University, Poland)
- Radu Marian (Babes-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca, Romania)
- Mirela Nichita (Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania)
- Mustafa Oguz (Balikesir University, Turkey)
- Mirela Paunescu (Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania)
- Ivana Perica (University of Split, Croatia)
- Maria Sandulescu (Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania)
- Inna Tselinko (Kozminski University, Poland)
- Maciej Tuszkiewicz (University of Economics in Katowice, Poland)
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Introducing the ACCA IAAER Scholars - Second Cohort (2024-2026)
IAAER and ACCA are thrilled to announce the selection of five exceptional scholars from around the globe for the second cohort of the ACCA IAAER Scholars program (March 2024 - March 2026). This program aims to enhance research and teaching skills in accounting through mentorship, networking, and global collaboration. Congratulations to the scholars!
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Dr. Joanna Krasodomska, PhD, Professor, Krakow University of Economics, Poland
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Dr. Karol Marek Klimczak, PhD, Professor and Dean Faculty of Organization and Management, Lodz University of Technology, Poland
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Dr. David Mathuva, PhD, Associate Dean Academics and Student Affairs, Strathmore University Business School, Kenya
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Dr. Raquel Sarquis, PhD, Professor with Tenure, University of São Paulo, Brazil
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Dr. Wayne van Zijl, CA(SA), PhD, Associate Professor and Assistant Dean Research, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa
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- 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
Conferences and Calls for Papers
UPCOMING CONFERENCES

- Save the Date! The 26th Annual Conference on Finance and Accounting (ACFA 2025) will take place on 22-23 May, 2025. Hosted by the Faculty of Finance and Accounting of the Prague University of Economics and Business in cooperation with Bucharest University of Economic Studies and Krakow University of Economics. IAAER is a proud partner of ACFA 2025. For more information click here.
Paper submission deadline: 15 March 2025 (registration and submission system will open second half of January 2025).
- 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. For more information click here.
CALLS FOR PAPERS
- 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. For more information and submission link click here.
Key Dates:
31 January 2025: Paper submission deadline
1 February 2025: Converence registration opens
4 February - 7 February 2025 (15:00 SAST): Late submissions
16 May 2025: Confirmation of presentation acceptance
24 May 2025: Registration closes
- Call for Poster Presentations and Show-and-Tell interactive sessions: 2025 SAAA/IAAER Biennial Conference in Cape Town: SIG: Teaching and Learning.
Separate event from the main conference, with different dates, locations, and a distinct/separate registration process. All submissions should be sent to Veruschka.PelserCarstens@nwu.ac.za with the subject line "T&L Day Poster Submission" / "SIG T&L: Show and Tell Submission". For more information and submission link click here.
Key Dates:
31 January 2025: Submission deadline
16 May 2025: Notification of acceptance
- Call for Submissions: IAAER Paper Development Workshop
The IAAER, in collaboration with the 2025 SAAA Biennial Conference, invites submissions for its Paper Development Workshop (PDW) in Cape Town, South Africa, on 27 June 2025.
The PDW aims to support African accounting scholars—PhD holders and candidates—by providing expert feedback from internationally recognized researchers to enhance the quality and publication potential of their work.
Submission deadline: 1 April 2025.
For full details and submission guidelines, please visit the call for submissions.
📩 For inquiries, contact Professor Donna Street at dstreet1@udayton.edu.
- IASB Research Forum 2025 Call for Papers
IAAER is pleased to share the IASB's invitation for academic submissions for the 2025 IASB Research Forum, in partnership with the academic journal, Accounting Horizons. We encourage the IAAER community to take part and showcase the impact of academic research in advancing IFRS and global financial reporting practices. Read the full details here.
Submission deadline: 31 March 2025.
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.
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.
- 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:
- 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