The Inaugural Regional International Accounting Research (RIAR) Conference – Vietnam
Endorsed by Journal of International Accounting Research (JIAR)
December 21- 22, 2026 – Hanoi, Vietnam
Submission Deadline: September 30, 2026 (early submission is encouraged)
The Regional International Accounting Research (RIAR) Conference-Vietnam invites high-quality country- or region-specific accounting research for presentation and potential publication in the Journal of International Accounting Research (JIAR). The conference 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.
As Vietnam undergoes a pivotal transformation in recent years, marked by government restructuring, administrative reorganization, tax administration reforms and greater financial reporting transparency, and the transition toward IFRS-aligned standards, the country is becoming more integrated into the global economy. These developments create both opportunities and challenges across institutional and regulatory frameworks, capital markets, corporate governance, financial reporting, and supporting systems including accounting, taxation, and auditing infrastructure. The conference focuses on these changes to provide insights for Vietnamese policymakers, foreign investors, and stakeholders interested in Vietnam’s evolving economy.
Submission Topics
We encourage research addressing, but not limited to:
– Institutional and regulatory frameworks for accounting, auditing, and taxation in Vietnam
– Macroeconomic conditions and capital market developments and their implications for corporate governance, accounting, auditing, taxation, and financial reporting in Vietnam
– Roles of professionals, enterprises, government agencies and other stakeholders in implementation, compliance, and enforcement
– Environmental accounting, natural resource accounting, audit quality and firm valuation
– Management, reporting, and valuation of tangible and intangible assets, including natural resources, land and real estate
– Comparative and cross-country analyses with a focus on Vietnam
We welcome submissions employing a wide range of research methodologies, including theoretical, archival, behavior, case based, survey, and interview approaches. Replication studies pertaining to Vietnam will also be considered, provided they demonstrate methodological rigor and contribute novel insights to the field of international accounting research.
Submission Guidelines
– Deadline: September 30, 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 RIARVietnam@gmail.com
– 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 for the conferences will have the opportunity to receive firsthand comments from Editors during the conference, 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 Hanoi
The easiest way to reach Hanoi is by flying into Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), the city’s main international gateway. From there, you can take a taxi, ride-hailing service, or private transfer to the city center, which is approximately 30–45 minutes (25–30 km) depending on traffic.
If you have any questions, please email RIARVietnam@gmail.com
