IMPORTANT: All candidates applying for the vacancies mentioned below MUST be EAA members.
President-elect
Nominations must be done through an electronic voting and they are anonymous.
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 15 January 2026.
Nominations received after the deadline, as well as double nominations, will not be taken into consideration.
Please note that the electronic vote is anonymous.
Management Committee – Treasurer and Member
Nominations must be done through an electronic voting and they are anonymous.
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:
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. According to the EAA Statutes (article 30), one of the positions will be to replace the Treasurer.
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. Double nominations will not be taken into consideration.
Please note that the electronic vote 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.
Publications Committee – Newsletter Editors
The European Accounting Association (EAA) is very proud of the EAA Newsletter that is distributed to members of the Association on a quarterly basis, and which is also publicly available on the EAA website. The term of the current EAA Newsletter Editors, Yasemin Karaibrahimoglu and Vlad-Andrei Porumb, ends in May 2026. The new Editors will be expected to start overseeing the preparation and publication of the EAA Newsletter from the second issue of 2026. The appointment is for a three-year renewable term, starting in May 2026.
We are looking for a team of EAA Newsletter Editors (most likely two or three individuals) that actively identifies and solicits content relevant to the membership of the EAA and the accounting community more generally. EAA Newsletter Editors work in close collaboration with EAA leadership, the EAA Accounting Resources Centre (ARC) team, and all other stakeholders of the EAA community (e.g., EAA journal editors, committee chairs and EAA Executive Officer).
The new Editors will need to consider the broad interests of the EAA community and reflect both its wide geographical reach and its European identity. To do so effectively, the EAA Newsletter editorial team will be expected to promote content that is appropriate, original, diverse, and high quality. Successful candidates will demonstrate dynamism and creativity to help ensure content is regularly refreshed and viewed as interesting and newsworthy by the EAA community.
The new editorial team will also be enthusiastic about exploring possibilities for further improvement offered by digital publishing technology and social media (including opportunities for audio or video). In this context, and based on feedback received from EAA members, the EAA Management Committee has recently decided to establish a new service for its membership – the EAA News and Update. The new EAA Newsletter Editors will be responsible for developing and publishing this monthly update to EAA members comprising timely and condensed information on the activity of the EAA and the broader accounting community.
We are eager to receive nominations that reflect all backgrounds, interests, levels of experience and seniority, and geographies in the EAA community.
In line with the EAA’s Governance Guidelines, 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 welcomed. Please send your nominations via email to EAA Executive Officer Baha Diyarov (baha.diyarov@eiasm.be) by 15 January 2026. Nominations should include a current curriculum vitae and a brief memo describing your or your nominee’s relevant qualifications to the extent that they are not apparent from the CV (no more than 150 words).
Following a review of nominations, eligible nominees will be asked to produce a statement outlining their intent for the development of the EAA Newsletter during their editorship. Finally, the Publications Committee will make a recommendation to the EAA Management Committee, which will appoint the new Editors.
If you require further information then please do not hesitate to contact Paul Andre (Chair, EAA Publications Committee) at paul.andre@bristol.ac.uk.
The Congress Committee
The EAA Management Committee is reviewing and changing the way the EAA Congress Committee operates. The Congress Committee oversees the preparation for, and organisation of, the EAA Annual Congresses, serves as the primary contact point for prospective conference hosts, and encourages and screens offers to host future EAA conferences.
This committee will be renewed (except for the Chair, who will remain until the end of her mandate in 2027), considering the characteristics and skills necessary for adapting to changes. An important function of the committee is to supervise and scrutinise local organisers’ congress proposals and budgets from multiple perspectives, including financial, geographical and operational, as well as the experience of the organisers themselves. The committee also ensures that experiences from prior congresses are put to optimal use in planning future congresses.
The EAA is looking for individuals with expertise in several areas:
During the congress preparation, the committee oversees and provides guidance to the local EAA congress organisers by following their compliance with the EAA conference guidelines and by overseeing the budget and budget revisions of the local host. The Congress Committee is also responsible for drafting the EAA Congress Guidelines and reviewing them on a regular basis.
If you or one of your colleagues have an interest, please send a motivation letter containing a brief explanation of why you consider yourself to be qualified for the position (no more than 300 words) and current CV to Baha Diyarov (baha.diyarov@eiasm.be) before 15 January 2026.
Financial Reporting Standards Committee
The EAA Management Committee seeks a new member. A new Chair of the EAA Financial Reporting Standards Committee (FRSC), as the successor of Ann Jorissen, will be chosen from the FRSC members once the new member is appointed. New applicants can nominate themselves for the Chair position.
The 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, EFRAG and UK Endorsement Board 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.
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. The selected candidate will be informed in due time after the EAA Management Committee reaches a decision and will assume the role of chairmanship from 29 May 2026 with an appointment term of three years, renewable once.
Should you have specific questions what this position entails, please contact the FRSC Chair, Ann Jorissen, at ann.jorissen@uantwerpen.be.
Standing Scientific Committee – Member
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 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 EAA 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 disseminates such practices among the EAA members and the accounting community at large.
The EAA Management Committee is seeking a new member. A new Chair of the Education Committee as successor of Anastasia Kopita, will be chosen from the FRSC members once the new member is appointed. New applicants can nominate themselves for the Chair position.
The successful candidates will have a proven track record in educational innovation, leadership, and commitment to advancing accounting education. They will demonstrate visionary thinking, strategic planning and delivery abilities, and a strong desire to promote excellence in accounting pedagogy. The Chair will serve a three-year term (2026-2029).
Key Responsibilities of the Chair include:
Ideal Candidate Qualities:
In keeping with the EAA’s Governance Guidelines, this call for applications is the first stage in the selection process. The new Education committee Chair will be approved by the EAA Management Committee.
If you or one of your colleagues have an interest, please send a motivation letter containing a brief explanation of why you consider yourself to be qualified for the position (no more than 300 words) and current CV to Baha Diyarov (baha.diyarov@eiasm.be) before 15 January 2026.
Should you have specific questions what this position entails, please contact the former Education committee Chair, Anastasia Kopita, at anastasia.kopita@cut.ac.cy
Accounting Resources Centre – Members
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 member 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, Claudia Imperatore (claudia.imperatore@unibocconi.it).
Virtual Activities Committee – Chair and Member
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. 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. A new Chair of the as successor of Giovanna Michelon, will be chosen from the members once the new member is appointed. New applicants can nominate themselves for the Chair position.
Candidates for Chair are expected to have significant leadership experience .
Key Responsibilities of the Chair include:
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@eiasm.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 whether you are applying for Chair or member position.
External Relations Committee
The EAA Management Committee is seeking a new member. A new Chair of Catalin Albu, the External Relations Committee (ERC) will be chosen from the members once the new member is appointed. New applicants can nominate themselves for the Chair position.
The candidates will be chosen considering the characteristics and skills necessary for adapting to changes in relations with sponsors and non-academic potential final supporters of the EAA activities.
This committee will be renewed, considering the characteristics and skills necessary for adapting to changes in relations with sponsors and non-academic potential final supporters of the EAA activities.
The EAA is looking for individuals with established connections with organizations and institutions which might act as potential sponsors or/and a willingness to develop such relations with existing sponsors and new sponsors, not just for the congress but for additional EAA activities, including virtual. In-depth knowledge of the fund-raising process from potential sponsors, as well as a strong connection with professional associations and other major stakeholders, is essential. An innovative marketing attitude is also helpful in this function, as is experience in negotiations. The successful 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.
