The relevance of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) for the economic growth implies that researchers should help to identify how they can be supported to succeed. One of the weaknesses of many SMEs is the lack of management accounting (MA) and management control (MC) systems. These in...

In this seminar we will discuss several main research themes in contemporary empirical financial accounting research. We will examine the historical origins, theoretical underpinnings and research methods used in leading research in each area. We will also discuss the potential implications of...

The workshop aims to promote discussion among academics by sharing recent research on the major topics related to audit quality. Papers on the following areas are welcome: - the role of regulation in improving audit quality - corporate governance systems and their impact on audit quality - audit...

Topics: Intangibles and sustainability; Sustainability and ESG reporting standards and frameworks; Innovation and Intellectual Capital; Intangible liabilities; Sustainability and Intellectual Capital; Intangibles and SDGs. In particular, R&D and IP and their impact on SDGs; Sustainable...

Topics: - The design, implementation, and use of new management accounting and management control techniques and methods; - The role of management control and performance management systems in enhancing servitization, innovation, and entrepreneurship and new ventures in the new economic...

APIRA is the premier interdisciplinary accounting research conference in the Asia-Pacific region, rotating in a three year cycle with the Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Accounting Conference (IPA) and the Critical Perspectives on Accounting Conference (CPA). Together, these conferences...

Topics: - Accounting and regulatory compliance; - The continuing challenges and opportunities presented by the adoption of IFRS and other international standardization and convergence projects; - Auditing and oversight of the accounting profession; - Effect of regulation on management behavior,...

The European Accounting Association (EAA) aims to link together the Europe-wide community of accounting scholars and researchers, to provide a platform for the wider dissemination of European accounting research. Besides fostering PhD students and junior researchers, another objective is to...

For the 35th consecutive year, a Colloquium for Doctoral Students in Accounting will be organised in conjunction with the Annual Congress of the European Accounting Association. The 2019 Colloquium will take place on 25-28 May immediately before the EAA Annual Congress.

Papers on the following issues are welcomed: - Governance and business controls in SMEs, - Management accounting and management control systems in SMEs, - Mechanisms to overcome the weakness of SMES.