35th Asian-Pacific Conference on International Accounting Issues

November 15–17, 2026 | Hilton Waikoloa Village, Big Island, Hawaii

Conference Theme:

Accounting and Business in the Age of AI Transformation

The Asian-Pacific Conference on International Accounting Issues will be held from November 15–17, 2026, at the Hilton Waikoloa Village, Big Island, Hawaii.

This long-standing international conference provides an important forum for the exchange of ideas between academics and practitioners to enhance the understanding of global accounting and business issues. The 2026 theme emphasizes the evolving role of accounting and business in an era of artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and sustainability challenges.

Paper Submission Guidelines

Each participant is required to submit both an Abstract and a Full Paper through the online submission portal.

Key Requirements

  •  The Full Paper should not exceed 35 pages, including tables, figures, and references.
  •  PhD students are encouraged to participate by submitting either their thesis proposal or, if further along, a paper drawn from their dissertation research.
  •  All papers must be original and unpublished.
     

Submission Instructions

  1.  Click “Submit Paper” on the conference website. 
  2.  Create an account.
  3.  Complete all required fields and upload your Abstract and Full Paper as separate files.
  4.  The Abstract should be a single paragraph of 150–250 words, limited to one page.
  5.  The Full Paper should not exceed 35 pages.
     

Formatting Requirements

  •  Paper Size: Letter (8.5” x 11”) with 1-inch margins on all sides.
  •  Font: Times New Roman, 12-point, single spaced, flush left (no tabs).
  •  Title: Centered, bold, all caps; single-spaced if longer than one line.
  •  Authors, Titles, and Affiliations: Centered, bold, and listed in order of authorship.
  •  Include all co-author information during submission. 
  •  A confirmation email will be sent within 24 hours of successful submission.

Important Dates

  •  Submission Deadline: May 18, 2026
  •  Notification of Outcome: June 30, 2026

Review and Publication

  •  Abstracts without full papers will not be reviewed.
  •  All submissions will undergo a blind peer-review process.
  •  Submission implies that the manuscript is not copyrighted and has not been published elsewhere.

Registration

Please note that if you are a co-author of multiple accepted papers, at least one co-author per paper must register to present.

Join Us in Hawaii

We look forward to welcoming you to the 35th Asian-Pacific Conference on International Accounting Issues for another year of scholarly exchange, collaboration, and professional growth, all in the beautiful setting of Hawaii’s Big Island.

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Paper presentations and panel discussions on international accounting and other related international business topics are invited. Major topics of interest include, but are not limited to:  

  • AI Transformation in Accounting and/or Business
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Global Accounting and the Challenges of IFRS
  • Auditing Issues
  • Cost and Managerial Accounting
  • Global Currency Issues
  • Blockchain Technological Innovation on the Financial Sector
  • Accounting’s Role in International Capital Markets
  • Implementation and Value Relevance of IFRS
  • Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL)
  • Accounting for Carbon Credit
  • Sustainable Reporting
  • Forensic Accounting
  • International Accounting Research, Education, and Practice
  • International Financial Issues
  • Corporate Governance and Accountability
  • Earnings Management
  • Revenue Recognition and Quality of Earnings
  • Adaptability of International Accounting Standards
  • Behavioral Issues in Accounting
  • Social and Environmental Issues – Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainable Development: Performance Measures and Indicators
  • Impact of International Free Trade and Investment on Accounting Education and the Profession
  • Comparative Analysis of Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Auditing, Taxation and Finance, in an International Arena
  • Contemporary Issues of Advanced Technology in International Accounting (such as Impact of Enterprise Resource Planning and E-commerce on Accounting Systems)
  • Information and Control Systems for Multinational Corporations
  • Entrepreneurship and New Ventures
  • Comparative Ethics in International Auditing and Business
  • Cross Cultural Studies in International Accounting
  • Impact of Currency Fluctuations on Financial Reporting and Control
  • Impact of International Mergers and Acquisitions on Accounting Practice
  • Privatization of Governmental Functions and Government Enterprises and their Impact on Accounting
  • Accounting Programs and Leadership
  • Government and Nonprofit Accounting
  • Islamic Accounting: Challenges and Opportunities
  • Issues in Public Sector
  • Other related international business topics