OUR SECTION BROWNBAG SERIES
(Fridays from 10:00 am to 11:15 am Eastern)
Our next AAH brownbag online seminar will be held Friday, May 5th from 10:00 am to 11:15 am, Eastern and features Professor C. Richard Baker from Adelphi University. He will discuss his paper Patrimony, Acquisition and Transmission in the Life of Nathan Appleton. There will be a discussant.
For AAA and AAH members to register for this brownbag online seminar and to receive a Zoom invite, please contact past AAH Past President, Gary Spraakman (York University), at garys@yorku.ca. There are no costs for this and all other AAH seminars and webinars.
AAH SECTION PRE-CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS AT THE AAA ANNUAL MEETING!
ABC'S OF DIGITAL ESG: TRENDS AND TIPS FOR TEACHING THE NEW REPORTING AND ASSURANCE MANDATES
Sponsored by the AAH Section
Workshop #13
Sunday, August 6th, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm
The emergence of mandatory ESG reporting will have interest to all Annual Meeting registrants with an interest in financial reporting, assurance, and information technology. The major change to accounting and audit makes this session unique in providing new insights to this rapidly changing area. In this session you will learn to identify emerging US and international mandates for ESG reporting with assurance requirements, work with and understand frameworks and their expression, such as the IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Taxonomy, and share these changes in class projects and research ideas.
Presenters:
Eric Cohen, Cohen Computer Consulting
Glen L. Gray, California State University, Northridge
CELEBRATING AND SUSTAINING ACCOUNTING HISTORY
Sponsored by the AAH Section
Workshop #14
Sunday, August 6th, 1:00 pm-4:30 pm
Join us in this spirited workshop sponsored by the Academy of Accounting Historians, now celebrating 50 years of operations! A variety of research topics in accounting history will be presented, with an emphasis on sharing thoughts and perspectives. Participants will gain insight into research methods, data sources, classroom applications, and publishing possibilities. The session is open to those just beginning a research or teaching path in accounting history, as well as veterans in the field.
Presenters:
Yvette Lazdowski, University of New Hampshire
Robert W. Russ, Northern Kentucky University
MORE INFORMATION AND REGISTER HERE
Past Events & Conferences
15th World Congress of Accounting Historians
The 2020 World Congress that was to be held in St. Petersburg, Russia from June 28, 2020 to July 1, 2020 has been postponed to 2021. Visit the website, www.wcah2020.org, for more information.
14th World Congress of Accounting Historians
Congratulations on a very successful 14th World Congress of Accounting Historians, which took place in picturesque Pescara, Italy. With over 200 guests and 20+ countries represented, the event brought together colleagues from around the world.
Academy Announcements
The First 40 Years of the Academy of Accounting Historians
Trace the evolution of The Academy of Accounting Historians in a three part series of papers from its founding in 1973 through the 40th Anniversary in 2013. The primary purpose of this series is to provide information about The Academy of Accounting Historians, the people who have contributed to its establishment and success, and to assist in planning our future role. All three papers were published in The Accounting Historians Journal and can be viewed by clicking the button below.
Accounting Historians Journal
First volume was published in 1974. We publish twice a year. Older volumes are available online at AAA Digital Library
Overview of acceptable submissions:
- History of profession
- Biography
- History of accounting change
- Entity case studies: industries, companies, governmental or NFP entities
- Development of accounting theory
- Critical examinations of new or old research
- Does not have to be old to be a part of our history
Learn More
Accounting Historians Notebook
Submissions and any other Notebook editorial matters may be sent to: Yvette.Lazdowski@unh.edu
The 50th Anniversary Special Edition of The Accounting Historian's Notebook is now available online!
View it here now!
