CALL FOR PAPERS

The 11th International Conference on Accounting and Finance (ICOAF 2026)

CALL FOR PAPERS

10 July 2026

Submission deadline: 01 May 2026

Venue: The University of Danang - University of Economics

Danang City, Vietnam

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1. CO-ORGANISERS

The University of Danang - University of Economics (DUE, Vietnam); Institute of Global Finance at the University of New South Wales (Australia); Massey University (New Zealand); Southeastern Louisiana University (USA); Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (Malaysia); Duta Wacana Christian University (Indonesia); the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (United Kingdom); and the University of Parma (Italy).

2. AIMS AND SCOPE

ICOAF 2026 provides an international forum for the dissemination of high-quality research and scholarly exchange among researchers, leading experts, practitioners, and policymakers in the fields of Accounting, Finance, and Banking. The conference encourages submissions that demonstrate strong theoretical grounding, rigorous empirical analysis, and clear implications for organisations, financial markets, and public policy.

3. TOPICS OF INTEREST

ICOAF 2026 welcomes original research papers in all areas of Accounting, Finance, and Banking, including, but not limited to:

·       Accounting standards, financial reporting quality, and disclosure practices

·       Auditing, assurance services, internal control, and corporate governance

·       Corporate finance, investment decisions, firm valuation, and capital structure

·       Asset pricing, market microstructure, derivatives, and risk management

·       Banking systems, financial stability, and regulatory or supervisory frameworks

·       Sustainable finance, environmental finance, and energy transition finance

·       FinTech, digital finance, and data-driven financial innovations

·       International finance, exchange rates, cross-border capital flows, and financial integration

4. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Keynote speakers will be confirmed and announced by the Organising Committee in due course.

5. SUBMISSION AND REVIEW PROCESS

·       Language: English

·       File format: Microsoft Word

·       Submission method: Manuscripts should be submitted electronically via email to icoaf@due.edu.vn

·       Review process: All submissions will undergo a peer-review process coordinated by the conference committees

·       Originality requirement: Submitted manuscripts must be original and must not have been previously published or accepted for publication elsewhere

6. PUBLICATION

All accepted and presented papers will be published in the ICOAF 2026 Conference Proceedings with an associated ISBN. Information regarding potential journal special issues or publication opportunities with partnering outlets will be announced by the Organising Committee and relevant editors for the 2026 edition.

7. PRESENTATION REQUIREMENT

At least one author of each accepted paper must register and present the paper at the conference. Papers that are not presented will be withdrawn from the conference proceedings.

8. REGISTRATION

Unless otherwise specified, the registration fee covers conference materials and refreshments; accommodation is not included.

9. BEST PAPER AWARDS

All accepted papers will be eligible for Best Paper Awards. Award categories and evaluation criteria will be announced in the conference programme.

10. IMPORTANT DATES

·       Paper submission deadline: 01 May 2026

·       Notification of acceptance/rejection: 15 June 2026

·       Registration and fee payment deadline: 19 June 2026

·       Conference date: 10 July 2026

11. CONTACT

Secretariat: The University of Danang – University of Economics

Email: icoaf@due.edu.vn

Phone: +84 078 940 0389 (Dr Nguyen H. Bui – Deputy Head, Research and International Cooperation Department)