IMPORTANT: All candidates applying for the vacancies mentioned below MUST be EAA members.
President-elect
In line with the EAA corporate governance guidelines (http://www.eaa-online.org/r/corp_gov_structure), we would like to invite you to express your interest and/or to nominate a candidate for the position of EAA President-Elect 2026-2027.
The term of office of the current President, Araceli Mora, runs from the end of the 2025 Annual Congress to the end of the 2027 Congress (Turin, Italy). The one-year term of the next President-Elect will coincide with Araceli Mora’s second year as President.
You are entitled to nominate one person for the position of President-Elect. Please bear in mind that the President-Elect should have deep first-hand knowledge of the European Accounting Association, a proven track record of academic service, and an impeccable academic reputation. All expressions of interest and nominations will be considered by the Management Committee, who will select one person whose nomination will then be submitted for approval to the EAA Board.
The nominee will be elected President-Elect during the General Assembly of the Prague Congress in May 2026 and will take up her/his duties as EAA President from the end of the General Assembly Meeting of the Prague Congress in 2026.
Every EAA member is entitled to one expression of interest or nomination. In order to be valid, your expression of interest/nomination has to be returned by 15th January 2025 midnight GMT.
Nominations received after the deadline, as well as double nominations, will not be taken into consideration. Please note that the electronic vote is anonymous.
Submit your nomination
Management Committee
The EAA is inviting you to express your interest and/or to nominate candidates for two upcoming vacancies in the EAA Management Committee.
The Management Committee (MC) members take up their duties at the end of the General Assembly meeting of the EAA Annual Congress and serve for a term of three years, renewable once only.
The following current members of the Management Committee are ending their second term after the EAA Annual Congress 2026:
1. Giovanne MICHELON (Chair of VAC), University of Padova, Italy
2. Christof BEUSELINCK, IESEG, France
As an EAA member, you are entitled to nominate new MC members (a maximum of two candidates can be nominated).
According to the EAA Corporate Governance Guidelines (http://www.eaa-online.org/r/corp_gov_structure), MC members should have a proven track record of commitment and service to the EAA, as well as have an impeccable academic reputation.
A shortlist of nominees will be made by the EAA President and discussed by the Management Committee. A final list of selected candidates will be proposed to the Board for election.
In order to be valid, your expression of interest/nomination(s) has to be returned by 15th January 2026 midnight GMT. Double nominations will not be taken into consideration. Please note that the process is anonymous.
Many thanks in advance for supporting the EAA. We are looking forward to receiving your nominations. Please send your nomination(s) via this link by 15 January 2026.
Financial Reporting Standards Committee
The EAA Financial Reporting Standards Committee (FRSC) has a longstanding tradition of working to bring contributions of academic research to the financial reporting standard-setting process. This includes a responsibility for the FRSC to liaise with the IASB and EFRAG on behalf of the EAA to promote the use of academic research and to ensure that the voice of the European academic community is heard. The FRSC is a facilitating committee that identifies tasks to be undertaken and coordinates volunteers from the research community to address them.
The outgoing member of the committee is Ann Jorissen (Chair), who has served two consecutive terms. The future Chair of FRSC should exhibit:
This call for nominations is the first stage in the selection process. At this stage, both self-nominations and nominations of others by current EAA members are welcome. Please send your nominations via email to Baha Diyarov (baha.diyarov@eiasm.be) by 15 January 2026. Nominations should include a current curriculum vitae and a brief memo describing relevant qualifications. All submitted applications will be reviewed by the EAA Management Committee. Eligible candidates will have the opportunity of laying out their plans for the FRSC mandate, which will be considered by the Management Committee in the selection process. The selected candidate will be informed in due time after the EAA Management Committee reaches a decision and will assume the role of members with an appointment term of three years, renewable once.
Should you have specific questions what this position entails, please contact the former FRSC Chair, Ann Jorissen, at ann.jorissen@uantwerpen.be.
Standing Scientific Committee
The European Accounting Association’s Standing Scientific Committee (SSC) advises on the scientific programme of the EAA Annual Congress, reviewing the submitted papers and setting up the parallel sessions. Each member of the SSC is responsible for a specific category of Accounting research (for the categories, see https://eaa-online.org/congress-2025/submission-review-process/) and will contribute to identify the reviewers to be invited as part of the Scientific Committee; assign the papers submitted to EAA to relevant reviewers; make the final decisions on inclusion in the programme; and define the parallel sessions of the EAA congress.
The EAA is inviting new candidates for the role of FA (Financial Analysis) member of the SSC, responsible for the papers in Financial Analysis. The new member will serve for a 3-year period (2026-2029) shortly after the EAA Annual Congress 2026 (with the possibility to renew for a second three-year term).
Applications should include:
The appointment will follow the EAA’s Governance Guidelines. Following the review of the applications, the SSC will make a recommendation to the EAA Management Committee, which will appoint the new SSC chair and members.
If you or one of your colleagues have an interest, please send a motivation letter and current CV to Baha Diyarov baha.diyarov@eiasm.be before 15 January 2026.
Education Committee
Education is at the centre of the European Accounting Association (EAA) membership base, playing a strategic role in our organisation’s activities. The newly formed Education Committee positions itself as thought leaders in the field, developing innovative accounting education as well as facilitating cutting-edge practices in pedagogy, technology and contents. The Education Committee will disseminate such practices among the EAA members and the accounting community at large.
The EAA is soliciting new candidates for the tole of Chair for the EAA Education Committee. We are looking for colleagues with a proven track record in educational innovation who want to serve for a 3 year-period.
In keeping with the EAA’s Governance Guidelines, this call for applications is the first stage in the selection process. A new Education Committee Chair will be approved by the EAA Management Committee. If you or one of your colleagues (potentially a teaching focused faculty member) have an interest, please send a motivation letter and current CV to Baha Diyarov (baha.diyarov@eiasm.be) before January 15, 2026.
For more information about the role, please contact Anastasia Kopita (anastasia.kopita@cut.ac.cy)
Accounting Resources Centre
The EAA Accounting Resources Centre (ARC) is the one-stop place for research and teaching resources, career development guidance, and networking opportunities. The ARC’s goal is to stimulate research productivity, inspire educators, expand the accounting community, enhance the exchange of ideas, and improve high-quality team collaboration.
The EAA is looking for a new members for the “Opportunities” team. The outgoing member is Evisa MITROU.
Specific qualifications are:
In keeping with the EAA’s Governance Guidelines, this call for applications is the first stage in the selection process. Please send your application via email to Baha Diyarov (baha.diyarov@eiasm.be) by 15 January 2026.
Applications should include:
Following a review of the applications, eligible applicants will be invited for an interview. Finally, the ARC Committee will make a recommendation to the EAA Management Committee, which will appoint the new EAA Social Media Manager.
For more information, please contact the Chair of the EAA ARC Committee, Tami Dinh (tami.dinh@unisg.ch).
Virtual Activities Committee
The EAA is inviting new candidates for its Virtual Activities Committee (VAC). The outgoing members are Giovanna Michelon Chair), Evisa Mitrou, Michelle Carr and Elisavet Mantzari, whose terms end right after the EAA Annual Congress 2026 in Prague.
The Virtual Activities Committee (VAC) is responsible for:
We are looking for colleagues (at all levels of seniority) with diverse backgrounds in terms of research areas and methods. Both members will have good working knowledge of, and familiarity with, video conferencing and digital tools. Ideally, candidates will have experience in organising (virtual or in person) conferences, workshops and research events. good communication skills and the ability to generate innovative ideas are a must.
If you would like to participate in the organisation of EAA virtual events and engage with the wider academic community, then the VAC is the right place for you.
VAC members will be approved by the EAA Management Committee. If you or one of your colleagues have an interest in these positions, please send a motivation letter and current CV to Baha Diyarov (baha.diyarov@eaism.be)by 15 January 2026.
For more information, please contact the Chair of the EAA VAC Committee, Giovanna Michelon (Giovanna.michelon@unipd.it)
Please indicate if you are applying for Chair or member position.
External Relations Committee
The EAA Management Committee is soliciting candidates for the position of External Relations Committee (ERC) Chair.
Together with the other committee members, the Chair of the ERC is responsible for:
The EAA is looking for an individual of with a well-renowned academic record as well as established connections to potential sponsors or/and a willingness to develop such relations with existing sponsors and new sponsors. A marketing attitude is helpful in this function, as well as experience in negotiations. A suitable candidate is expected to work collegially with other EAA committees.
The shortlisted candidates will be considered by the Management Committee. If you are interested in this position, please send a short motivation letter and current CV to Baha Diyarov (baha.diyarov@eiasm.be) by 15 January 2026.
