Emerald

Accounting Research Journal

(ISSN 1839-5465)

Aims & scope

The Accounting Research Journal embraces a range of methodological approaches in identifying and solving significant prioritised accounting issues. Submissions are encouraged across all areas on accounting, finance and cognate disciplines.

It is strongly recommended that authors specifically address how their research addresses the priority areas and how it impacts those who the research intends to affect.

Priority areas:

Descriptive data and commentary that addresses the accounting standard setting agenda

Descriptive data and commentary that addresses changes to laws and regulations that affect business

Dealing with regulators

Reporting for the future – climate change, sustainability, natural environment

Accounting and finance research that addresses UN Sustainable development goals

Auditing for the future

Accounting education – needs and trends

The future of the profession, including the academic profession and professional practitioners

Taxation policy and outcomes

Forensic Accounting

Fraud – identification & detection

Corporate and behavioural governance

Technology affecting accounting

Alternative reporting formats

Integrated reporting

Accounting and e-business

Non-financial reporting

Non-financial performance measurement and reporting

Corporate Governance

Business Ethics and Corporate Culture

Financial reporting quality