Accounting Economics and Law-A Convivium

Scope & Guideline

Advancing knowledge through innovative research across three critical disciplines.

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of Accounting Economics and Law-A Convivium with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN2194-6051
PublisherWALTER DE GRUYTER GMBH
Support Open AccessNo
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AbbreviationACCOUNT ECON LAW / Account. Econ. Law
Frequency1 issue/year
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AddressGENTHINER STRASSE 13, D-10785 BERLIN, GERMANY

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Accounting Economics and Law - A Convivium' focuses on the interdisciplinary intersection of accounting, economics, and legal studies, aiming to explore the complex relationships among these fields. It emphasizes both theoretical and empirical research methodologies, encouraging innovative perspectives and critical analysis.
  1. Interdisciplinary Research:
    The journal promotes research that bridges the gaps between accounting, economics, and law, facilitating a comprehensive understanding of how these domains interact and influence one another.
  2. Critical Examination of Accounting Practices:
    It encourages critical analyses of accounting standards, practices, and their implications for various stakeholders, including corporations, regulators, and society at large.
  3. Focus on Regulatory Issues:
    The journal places a strong emphasis on the role of regulation in accounting and finance, exploring how legal frameworks shape economic behavior and accounting practices.
  4. Exploration of Corporate Governance:
    Research on corporate governance, including the impact of governance structures on financial reporting and accountability, is a core area of interest.
  5. Impact of Economic Policies:
    The journal examines the implications of economic policies on accounting and finance, investigating how macroeconomic factors influence corporate behavior.
  6. Sustainability and Social Responsibility:
    Topics related to corporate social responsibility, sustainability disclosures, and the ethical implications of accounting practices are increasingly featured, reflecting a commitment to socially responsible research.
Recent publications indicate a shift towards several emerging themes that reflect the current global landscape and the evolving nature of accounting, economics, and law.
  1. Digitalization and Technology in Finance:
    There is a growing focus on the impact of digital currencies, blockchain technology, and fintech on accounting and regulatory frameworks, highlighting the need for adaptation in traditional practices.
  2. Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability:
    An increasing number of articles address the intersection of corporate social responsibility, sustainability disclosures, and ethical considerations in accounting, reflecting a broader societal concern.
  3. Behavioral Economics and Decision-Making:
    Emerging themes around behavioral economics and its implications for financial decision-making are gaining traction, indicating a shift towards understanding human behavior in economic contexts.
  4. Global Taxation and Regulatory Challenges:
    Recent publications have shown intensified interest in global taxation issues, particularly concerning multinational corporations and the implications of tax policies across jurisdictions.
  5. The Role of Central Banks and Monetary Policy:
    There is a notable trend in examining the role of central banks and their impact on economic stability, governance, and financial markets, reflecting current global economic challenges.
  6. Interplay Between Economic Policies and Accounting Practices:
    Research increasingly explores how economic policies inform and shape accounting practices, suggesting a trend towards understanding the broader implications of policy decisions.

Declining or Waning

As the journal evolves, certain themes have shown a declining frequency in publication, indicating a potential shift in focus or a saturation of the topic within the field.
  1. Traditional Accounting Theories:
    There has been a noticeable decrease in papers solely dedicated to traditional accounting theories, suggesting a shift towards more contemporary issues and interdisciplinary approaches.
  2. Historical Analysis of Accounting Practices:
    While historical perspectives on accounting have been significant, recent publications indicate a waning interest in purely historical analyses, as the journal leans more towards current and practical implications.
  3. Narrow Legalistic Approaches:
    Research focusing solely on narrow legalistic approaches to accounting and finance has become less prevalent, as the journal expands its scope to include broader interdisciplinary discussions.
  4. Standardization of Accounting Practices:
    Papers that primarily discuss the standardization of accounting practices without a critical or analytical angle appear to be diminishing, reflecting a move towards more innovative and critical research.

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