Call for nominations 2026-2029

IMPORTANT: All candidates applying for the vacancies mentioned below MUST be EAA members.

Accounting Resources Centre – Member

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 “Social media” team.

Specific qualifications are:

  • Very good communication skills
  • Having been an EAA member for at least two years
  • A demonstrable interest and high level of knowledge in using social media including, being active on platforms such as Twitter, LinkedIn, or Instagram
  • Familiarity or high interest with blog postings and content scheduling
  • Ability to work in a timely and constructive manner with the ARC team and other EAA Committees on social media matters

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@eaa-online.be) by 15 September 2026.

Applications should include:

• a current curriculum vitae and

• a brief memo describing your relevant qualifications to the extent that they are not apparent from the CV (no more than 150 words).

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 member.

For more information, please contact the Chair of the EAA ARC Committee, Claudia Imperatore (claudia.imperatore@unibocconi.it).

 

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-2026/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 FR member of the SSC, responsible for the papers in Financial Reporting. The new member will serve for a 3-year period (2026-2029) starting from end of September (with the possibility to renew for a second three-year term).

Applications should include:

  • a current curriculum vitae and
  • a brief motivation statement (no more than 300 words)

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 member.

If you or one of your colleagues have an interest, please send a motivation letter and current CV to Baha Diyarov baha.diyarov@eaa-online.be before 15 September 2026. Please indicate if it is for FR member position.

 

External Relations Committee

The European Accounting Association (EAA) is seeking applications from members interested in joining the External Relations Committee (ERC).

The ERC is responsible for developing and strengthening relationships between the EAA and external stakeholders, including corporates, professional bodies, publishers, and other organizations. A key objective of the Committee is to identify and develop sponsorship and collaboration opportunities that support the EAA’s activities and strategic initiatives.

To further expand the Association’s network, we are particularly interested in appointing a new ERC member with strong professional connections and knowledge of the business and institutional landscape in the Scandinavian countries and Northern Europe. The successful candidate will help identify and cultivate relationships with potential sponsors and partners in the region, while contributing to the broader activities of the Committee.

We welcome applications from EAA members who:

• have an interest in external engagement, fundraising, and partnership development;

• have established networks with companies, professional associations, foundations, or other organizations preferably in Scandinavia and Northern Europe;

• are willing to actively contribute to the ERC’s initiatives, participate in its regular meetings and work collegially with other ERC members.

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@eaa-online.be) by 15 September 2026.