Introduction to the Repository of International Accounting Syllabi (Dated July 2020)
The Repository of Accounting Syllabi emerged during the 2019-2020 academic year and was created to foster collaboration and sharing of teaching ideas and materials across the members of the International Accounting Section of the American Accounting Association. Co-chairs of the IAS Curriculum Committee 2019-2020, Asheq Rahman (Auckland University and Technology) and Laura Swenson (University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee), obtained the syllabi using two primary means of collection. The first was through a call for syllabi that was posted in the IAS section news sent to IAS section members via e-mail. The second (which is still ongoing) was via direct solicitation of department chairs. In order to complete the latter, a list of AACSB accredited accounting programs in the United States was gathered as well as available department chair e-mails. The authors also reached out to personal contacts. We thank those that have contributed and ask that any others interested in contributing to the repository of syllabi contact Asheq Rahman (asheq.rahman@aut.ac.nz) or Laura Swenson (swensola@uwm.edu).
Syllabi
A Letter From Our Section President
Changjiang (John) Wang,
University of Cincinnati
I am Changjiang (John) Wang from the University of Cincinnati. It is truly an honor and privilege to serve as the President of the International Accounting Section (IAS).
It was wonderful to see many of you at the AAA Annual Meeting in Chicago. I am grateful to all of you who contributed to this great event and to all of you who helped the section have a successful 2024-2025 academic year.
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Helen Kang for her leadership and dedication to the IAS. Helen has contributed to our section over many years in many different capacities. She is the first IAS President from Australia and from outside North America. Under Helen’s leadership, the section launched the campus model of holding the midyear meeting. Under her leadership, the section also relaunched the research webinar series.
The guiding principle of my presidency is simple: to serve our members and bring value to them. While challenges lie ahead, I see many opportunities as well. Please allow me to outline several priorities for the coming year:
Journal
Journal of International Accounting
The Journal of International Accounting Research publishes articles that increase our understanding of the development and use of international accounting and reporting practices or attempt to improve extant practices. International accounting is broadly interpreted to include the reporting of international economic transactions; the study of differences among practices across countries; the study of interesting institutional and cultural factors that shape practices in a single country but have international implications; and the effect of international accounting practices on users. The Journal has a diverse readership and is interested in articles in auditing, financial accounting, managerial accounting, systems, tax, and other specialties within the field of accounting.
Editor
Ling Lei Lisic, Journal of International Accounting Research E: llisic@vt.edu
Meetings
The 13th International Conference of the Journal of International Accounting Research (JIAR)
June 25-28, 2026, Seoul, Korea
The goal of this conference is to expand the diversity and scope of international accounting research through increased understanding and awareness of the challenges and opportunities of international accounting. Original and rigorous research will provide academics, practitioners, and regulators with deeper insights into international accounting issues. Journal of International Accounting Research (JIAR) continues to welcome innovative and high-quality research that examines how accounting data affects capital market participants. Papers that address interesting and innovative research questions in all areas are welcome.
June 25th – 28th 2026, Korea University, Seoul, Korea
Submission Deadline: February 15, 2026 (early submission is encouraged)
Doctoral and Early Career Consortium, Korea University, June 25th, 2026
Learn More2026 Annual Meeting
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Call for Nominations
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