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.

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Highlights

  • 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.

  • Slate of Candidates for Election as Officers for IAAER Executive Committee

    The charge of the IAAER Nominations Committee is to prepare a single slate of candidates for election as officers to positions 1 through 10 in Article IV of the IAAER Constitution. The following slate has been approved by the IAAER Nominations Committee for a two-year term 2025-2026 and shall be presented for approval at a general membership meeting to be held Monday, January 13, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, EST. A simple majority (50% plus one) at an officially convened general membership meeting is required to elect the officers provided a quorum is met.

    Nominees

    1. President: Katherine Schipper, Duke University, US
    2. VP-Finance: Leslie Hodder, Indiana University, US
    3. VP-Administration: Joanna Krasodomska, Krakow University of Economics, Poland
    4. VP-Education: Jacqueline Birt. UWA Business School, Australia
    5. VP-Research: Holger Daske, University of Mannheim, Germany
    6. VP-Conferences: Linda Kidwell, Nova Southeastern University, US
    7. VP-Practice: Sharon Machado, ACCA, UK
    8. VP-Membership: Mukesh Garg, Monash University, Australia
    9. VP-Communications: Cecile Janse van Rensburg, University of Pretoria, South Africa
    10.  VPs-at-large, representing Academic Accounting Associations: *

    • i. Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand: Michaela Rankin, Monash University, Australia

    • ii. African Accounting and Finance Association, Yinka Moses, Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand

    • iii. American Accounting Association, International Accounting Section: Ajay Adhikari, American University, US

    • iv. Japan Accounting Association: Tomoki Oshika, Waseda University, Japan

    • v. Turkish Accounting Academicians’ Collaboration and Research Foundation (MODAV): Cagnur Balsari, Dokuz Eylul University, Turkey

    • vi. Southern African Accounting Association: Rolien Kunz, University of Pretoria, South Africa

      * Up to eight VPs at large representing Academic Accounting Associations can be elected to the Executive Committee. Two VPs-at-large positions remain vacant.

      Per the constitution
      Immediate Past President: Elizabeth Gordon, Temple Univerity, USA
      Director of Research and Educational Activities: Donna Street, appointed by the Executive Committee, University of Dayton, US

  • IAAER General Membership Meeting. IAAER will hold its general membership meeting virtually on Monday, January 13, 2025, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM, EST to vote on the slate. The meeting will also include updates on the organization and its activities.  Members will receive an email with the link to join.

 

  • IAAER & SAAA Joint Webinars: Exclusive for IAAER, SAAA, and the African Accounting and Finance Association Members!
  • Topic: Peer review 101
    • Presenters: Prof Philip de Jager, University of Cape Town; Prof Tracy Beck, Nelson Mandela University)
    • Date: 17 January 2025
    • Time: 13:00 - 15:00 (SAST)
    • More info here and register 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. Congratulations to the scholars!

    • Dr. Joanna Krasodomska, PhD, Professor, Krakow University of Economics, Poland

    • Dr. Karol Marek Klimczak, PhD, Professor and Dean Faculty of Organization and Management, Lodz University of Technology, Polad

    • Dr. David M., PhD, Associate Dean Academics and Student Affairs, Strathmore University Business School, Kenya

    • Dr. Raquel Sarquis, PhD, Professor with Tenure, University of São Paulo, Brazil

    • Dr. Wayne van Zijl, CA(SA), PhD, Associate Professor and Assistant Dean Research, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa

 

  • 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

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.

Announcements

UPCOMING CONFERENCES

  • 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. More to come!

 

CALL FOR PAPERS

  • IAAER General Membership Meeting
    IAAER will hold its general membership meeting virtually on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, from 08:00 to 09:00 Eastern Standard Time to vote on the slate. The meeting will also include updates on the organization and its finances.  Here is the meeting link.

  • First 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.

    Key Dates:
    25-27 June 2025: Biennial Conference at Century City, Cape Town. More info.
    24 June 2025: Teaching & Learning Special Interest Group Event at the University of Cape Town More Info.

     

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.

  • 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

IAAER Global Code of Ethics for Accounting Educators

Membership

IAAER memberships are available for:

  • Individual Faculty 

  • Students