Final call: The BAR's Conference (onsite and online) at Harvard and Cape Town, December 2023

Call for Papers

The Inaugural Annual Conference and Global Conference of the British Accounting Review (Onsite & Online)

The BAR’s inaugural annual conference

Venue: Harvard University, Boston, USA & Online

Keynote Speakers: Prof. Robert S. Kaplan & Prof. Lauren H. Cohen, Harvard Business School

Date: 4 December 2023

The BAR’s inaugural global conference

Venue: University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa & Online Conference

Keynote Speaker: Prof. Mary Barth, Stanford University?

Date: 8-9 December 2023

Submission deadline:25 October 2023

Link: https://thebarevent.weebly.com/

Background Founded in 1969 by the British Accounting and Finance Association (BAFA), the British Accounting Review (BAR) is eclectic and pluralistic, publishing original and high quality manuscripts in both accounting and finance. Evidence from both UK and non-UK sources is equally acceptable. BAR has achieved an Impact Factor of 5.1 and a CiteScore of 7.2 for 2022, making it a highly ranked journal in accounting and finance. It is also rated A* in the ABDC Journal Quality List.

The BAR’s Annual Conference in Boston The BAR’s inaugural annual conference, to be held at Harvard University (onsite and online) on 4 December 2023, aims to foster rigorous academic discussions on a wide range of innovative and important topics in accounting and finance research. We are particularly interested in papers that bring new insights to the understanding of these disciplines through the exploration of unique datasets, the application of novel methodologies, or the use of interdisciplinary approaches. These diverse perspectives serve to broaden the intellectual horizons of the field and are therefore highly encouraged. The one-day event will include a comprehensive programme with two plenary keynote speeches, paper sessions equally divided between accounting and finance, and a dedicated poster session. A number of papers will be selected for possible inclusion in a special issue of BAR, subject to a fast-track review process involving a single reviewer. Two papers will be selected for the Best Paper Awards.

Acceptance for the conference does not guarantee final publication. Submissions should be sent to: Ms Shereen Awan ([email protected]). Please indicate in the subject line either "the BAR Annual Conference - conference only" or "the BAR Annual Conference - special issue". There is no submission fee, but there is a registration fee, which covers conference materials, refreshments, lunch, and the gala dinner.

Submission deadline: 25 October 2023

Authors will be notified by 2 November 2023

Conference date: 4 December 2023

Publication date of the special section: Fall 2024

The BAR’s Global Conference in Cape Town

The British Accounting Review is proud to announce its inaugural global conference to produce innovative, impactful and thought-provoking accounting and finance research at the University of Cape Town, South Africa (onsite & online) on 8-9 December 2023. We welcome submissions on various novel and significant topics in accounting and finance, and particularly encourage those that shed light on the challenges and innovative solutions to the United Nations' 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Established in 1892, the University of Cape Town (UCT) is South Africa's oldest and most venerable higher education institution. For almost 200 years it has maintained a proud tradition of academic excellence, which today sees it ranked among the world's leading teaching and research institutes. The city of Cape Town boasts an unparalleled blend of natural beauty, vibrant culture, and a thriving urban life, making it a remarkable city to visit. Its unique landscapes, diverse culinary scene, and rich history provide residents with a uniquely captivating experience for visitors. The following events will be a part of conference for participants: Table Mountain hike and cable car descent Dawn kayaking at Sea Point Big 5 with Aquila Safaris Zipline in Grabouw Blind wine tasting in Somerset West

Submission and Publication opportunities:

Submissions should be sent to Ms Shereen Awan ([email protected]). Please indicate in the subject line either "the BAR Global Conference in Cape Town - special issue" or "the BAR Global Conference in Cape Town - conference only". After the conference, selected papers will be invited for submission to a special section; and other conference papers could still be submitted to regular issues of the BAR under the standard review process. Two papers will be selected for the Best Paper Awards. There is no submission fee, but there is a registration fee, which covers conference materials, refreshments, lunch, and the gala dinner.

Deadline for submission: 25 October 2023

Authors will be notified by 2 November 2023

Conference date: 8-9 December 2023

Publication date of special section: Winter 2024