ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS RESEARCH
Scope & Guideline
Fostering excellence in accounting and business studies.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- International Accounting Practices:
The journal explores varied international practices in accounting, particularly in sectors like extractive industries, highlighting how different jurisdictions approach accounting standards and regulations. - Corporate Governance and Disclosure:
Research covers the intersections of corporate governance, firm strategy, executive compensation, and disclosure practices, analyzing how these factors influence organizational performance and stakeholder perceptions. - Audit Quality and Innovations:
A strong emphasis is placed on the quality of audits, including innovations in auditing practices, the role of auditors in corporate governance, and the impact of external factors such as regulatory changes. - Financial Reporting and Performance:
The journal investigates the implications of financial reporting practices on company performance, including earnings management, tax strategies, and the relationship between financial and non-financial information. - Social and Environmental Accounting:
Research on social and environmental accounting is a core focus, examining how organizations report on sustainability and corporate social responsibility, and the implications for stakeholders.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of Technology on Accounting:
There is a growing interest in how technology, including high-frequency trading and automated auditing, affects financial markets and accounting practices, indicating a trend towards technology-driven research. - Sustainability and ESG Reporting:
Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors are increasingly being integrated into accounting research, with a significant rise in studies examining sustainability disclosures and corporate social responsibility. - Behavioral Aspects of Finance:
Emerging themes include behavioral finance, such as the effects of cognitive biases on financial decision-making and reporting, reflecting a trend towards understanding the psychological aspects of finance. - Crisis Management and Resilience:
The COVID-19 pandemic has spurred research on resilience in accounting practices, including how firms adapt their financial strategies during crises, which is becoming a focal point of contemporary studies. - Cross-disciplinary Approaches:
There is an increasing trend towards integrating perspectives from various disciplines, such as economics, psychology, and sociology, into accounting research, promoting a holistic understanding of business phenomena.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Auditing Techniques:
There appears to be a waning interest in traditional auditing methodologies, as the emphasis shifts towards innovative approaches and technologies such as automated auditing and data analytics. - Historical Accounting Practices:
Research focused on historical accounting practices and their implications is becoming less frequent, with a greater focus now on contemporary issues and future-oriented research. - Conventional Tax Strategies:
Studies examining conventional tax strategies and compliance are declining, likely due to the increasing complexity and evolving nature of tax regulations and strategies being employed by firms.
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