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Proposal to Expand the IAAER Council with University Member Representatives Accepted - Thanks for your vote!

IAAER University Members are invited to nominate a faculty member to serve on the IAAER Council. Nominations should be submitted to jkrasodo@uek.krakow.pl and must include the nominee’s details. All nominations are subject to approval by the IAAER Executive Committee.

For more information, please contact dstreet1@udayton.edu.

Congratulations to the recipients of Round 8 of the IAAER-KPMG research program Informing the IASB Standard-setting Process!

For more information on the recipients, click here.

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. For more information about this year's cohort, view the ACCA IAAER Early Career Researcher Development Program page here.

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. View the ACCA IAAER Scholars page here.

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

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

UPCOMING CONFERENCES

Save the Date! The 26th Annual Conference on Finance and Accounting (ACFA 2025) will take place on 22-23 May, 2025. For more information click here.

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. Registration link.

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:

1 February 2025: Converence registration opens

Registration link.

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.

Find the program for the day here.

Key Dates:

28 February 2025: Submission deadline (extended)

16 May 2025: Notification of acceptance

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.

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.

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 Papers
Download the following free papers from JIFMA’s Institutional Perspectives section:

- Political Ideology Shapes Reporting Regulation: SEC Commissioners' Views on IFRS for US Issuers here
- 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.