Journal of Accounting in Emerging Economies
Scope & Guideline
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Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Corporate Governance and Firm Performance:
Explores the relationship between governance structures (e.g., board composition, audit committees) and various performance metrics, emphasizing how governance affects firm outcomes in emerging economies. - Accounting Practices and Financial Reporting:
Investigates the quality and implications of accounting practices, including earnings management, disclosure practices, and the adoption of international standards like IFRS. - Institutional and Regulatory Frameworks:
Examines how institutional environments and regulatory frameworks impact accounting practices, corporate governance, and firm performance, particularly in the context of emerging markets. - Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR):
Focuses on the integration of sustainability and CSR into corporate practices, analyzing how these factors influence financial performance and stakeholder perceptions. - Risk Management and Audit Quality:
Studies the role of risk management frameworks and audit quality in enhancing organizational accountability and performance, particularly in sectors like banking and finance.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Accounting Practices:
A surge in studies examining how the COVID-19 pandemic has influenced accounting practices, transparency, and accountability, highlighting the need for adaptive strategies in crisis situations. - Integration of Technology in Accounting:
Increasing focus on the role of technology, such as machine learning and data analytics, in enhancing financial disclosures and improving decision-making processes within firms. - Diversity in Corporate Governance:
Growing attention to the effects of board diversity, particularly gender diversity, on firm performance and governance quality, reflecting a broader global trend towards inclusive corporate governance. - Sustainability Reporting and ESG Factors:
Emerging themes around environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting practices, with research exploring how these factors impact corporate reputation and financial performance in emerging economies. - Political Connections and Corporate Performance:
An increasing number of studies are examining the implications of political connections on corporate governance and performance, shedding light on the unique political dynamics in emerging markets.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Financial Reporting Metrics:
Research focusing solely on traditional financial metrics without the integration of non-financial indicators has become less frequent, reflecting a shift towards more holistic approaches in evaluating firm performance. - Generalized Studies on Accounting Systems:
Broad studies examining accounting systems without specific contextual relevance to emerging markets are declining, as the journal increasingly prioritizes context-specific research that addresses local challenges. - Focus on Western Accounting Practices:
There is a noticeable decrease in studies that merely replicate Western accounting practices in emerging economies without adapting to local contexts, indicating a move towards more relevant, localized research. - Static Risk Assessment Models:
Research employing static risk assessment models without considering dynamic changes in the business environment is waning, as there is a growing emphasis on adaptive risk management practices.
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