The Regional International Accounting Research Forum (RIARF)
Endorsed by Journal of International Accounting Research (JIAR)
October 19, 2026 – Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Submission Deadline: September 15th, 2026
The Regional International Accounting Research Forum invites high-quality country- or region-specific accounting research for presentation and potential publication in the Journal of International Accounting Research (JIAR). The forum is part of a JIAR initiative aimed at accelerating research that provides deep, contextual insights into individual countries or regions, especially those underrepresented in international accounting literature. This research forum focuses on Spain and the broader European countries.
Submission Topics
We encourage research addressing, but not limited to:
• Financial and managerial accounting practices in Spain
• Auditing, assurance, and corporate governance in Spain
• Taxation, regulation, and institutional factors affecting accounting outcomes
• ESG reporting, sustainability, and non-financial disclosues
• The impact of global standards (e.g., IFRS, IAASB) on local practices
• Comparative cross-country analyses highlighting Spain or European countries
We welcome submissions employing a wide range of research methodologies, including theoretical, empirical, case-based, survey, and interview approaches. Replication studies pertaining to Spain and European countries will also be considered, provided they demonstrate methodological rigor and contribute novel insights to the field of international accounting research.
Submission Guidelines
Deadline: September 15th, 2026
Submission Format: Well-developed full working papers in WORD or PDF formats
Review Process: All submissions will undergo a peer review
Language: Submissions must be in English
Initial Submission: Submit your paper to: RIARF@uib.es
Journal Submission: All, or a selected subset, of the papers presented at the conference will be invited for formal submission to JIAR through Editorial Manager after addressing the feedback from the conference.
Please note that American Accounting Association (AAA) and its International Accounting Section (IAS) members will receive a discount on journal submission fees. We highly encourage you to join the AAA membership and IAS sectional membership through Membership before submitting to JIAR.
The final acceptance of papers to JIAR depends on the regular journal review process. However, papers selected at this regional forum will have the opportunity to receive first-hand comments from Editors during the forum, which increases their chances of publication.
Why Submit?
• Engage with leading international scholars and regional experts
• Receive high-quality feedback in a focused academic setting
• Opportunity for consideration in JIAR
• Help advance accounting scholarship in and about underrepresented regions
Travelling to Mallorca:
The easiest way to reach Palma de Mallorca is by flying into Palma de Mallorca International Airport (PMI). From there, you can take a taxi, airport shuttle, or ride-hailing service directly to the city center, which is about 15 minutes away.
If you have any questions, please email RIARF@uib.es
