The Auditors Report

CALL FOR PAPERS

Academy of Accounting Historians
2003 Research Conference
November 6–8, 2003 — Denton, Texas

Conference Theme:
“Accountability—Pre–Post Enron: Alternative Global Views”

The theme of the 2003 Academy of Accounting Historians’ Research Conference, “Accountability—Pre–Post Enron: Alternative Global Views” is intended to stimulate a historical analysis of the concept of accountability. Specifically, we are interested in an evaluation of:

  • In search of the moral compass
  • Accounting and auditing responsibility
  • The role of accounting research in rendering accountability invisible
  • Corporate culture and its impact on accountability
  • Professional ethics
  • Impact of standard setting on accountability
  • Corporate governance
  • Abdication of academia in the advancement of normative research
  • History of earnings management
  • History of off-the-balance-sheet financing
  • An educator’s response to Enron
  • An historical analysis of how the profession responds to crisis
  • History of auditor rotation

Submission of papers: The deadline for submissions is June 15, 2003. Three copies of papers (double-spaced) and an abstract of 500 words or less should be submitted to:

Professor Sarah A. Holmes
Department of Accounting
Texas A&M University
4353 TAMU
College Station, Texas 77843-4353

Papers are subject to double-blind review. Abstracts (but not papers) will be published in the Proceedings of the conference and on the Academy’s home page.

Registration: Registration is $125. This fee includes a Thursday night reception, Friday and Saturday continental breakfasts, Friday and Saturday luncheons, and Friday evening dinner. Registration forms should be returned to Sarah A. Holmes, Department of Accounting, Texas A&M University, 4353 TAMU, College Station, TX 77843-4353.

Hotel Accommodations: The conference will be held at the Radisson Hotel Denton and Eagle Point Golf Club. The conference rate is $99 plus tax per night—single or double. Reservations should be made directly with the hotel at (940) 384-2254 or by Fax at (940) 384-2244. Be sure to reference the Academy of Accounting Historians.

Airport: Denton is served by the Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport. Shuttle services will be provided.

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