• Welcome to the Financial Accounting and Reporting Section

    The FARS section aims to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of education, research, and professional practice.

Best Dissertation Award - to recognize the author of an outstanding financial accounting/reporting dissertation. 

Past Recipients 

Rules and Guidelines


Best Paper Award - to enhance interaction among academic and practicing members and provide an incentive for researchers to focus their efforts on topics relevant to the practicing profession and standard-setters. 

Past Recipients

Rules and Guidelines


Lifetime Achievement Award - to recognize an individual’s achievements in outstanding thought leadership in financial accounting research over the course of his/her career. 

Past Winners: Dr. William H. BeaverDr. Ross L. WattsDr. Ray Ball

Rules and Guidelines


Midyear Meeting Best Paper Award - To recognize the paper presented at the Midyear Meeting that has the most potential to advance our understanding of financial accounting and reporting. 

Past Recipients