Call for Papers: Paper Deadline 13 February 2026

SYMPOSIUM DETAILS:

The 19th IAFDS will be held at Università degli Studi di Cagliari in Sardinia, Italy.  IAFDS will begin on Sunday, 14 June 2026, with a student workshop on “Responsible Use of Generative AI in Research”, hosted by Professors Charlie Cai from the University of Liverpool and Robert Faff, Corvinus University, followed by a welcome reception. Day 1 of the symposium begins on Monday, 15 June, followed by a gala dinner in the evening. The symposium will conclude on Tuesday, 16 June. 

An information pack will be sent upon acceptance notification, including details on accommodation options, the symposium venue, travel information, and general information about Cagliari.  You can view information about the local area here.

SCOPE:

We invite original empirical and theoretical papers in accounting and finance (including banking), with a particular focus on research that addresses significant and impactful issues within these fields.

PAPER SUBMISSION INFORMATION:

Submissions must include a full paper (including analysis and results). The IAFDS Committee will evaluate each submission based on the following criteria:

• Quality and originality of the research

• Potential for impact

• Relevance to the accounting and finance disciplines.

To submit your paper, please complete the form below, and you will receive a link at the end of the form to securely upload your paper. Papers must be submitted by 13 February 2026.  International Accounting & Finance Doctoral Symposium - Student Paper Submission – Fill in form  

PARTICIPATION FEE:

Accepted students will be required to pay a fee of £300. This fee includes registration, lunches, refreshments, the Welcome Reception, and the Gala dinner.

IMPORTANT DATES FOR 2026:

• Deadline for student paper submission Friday 13 February 2026

• Notification of acceptance Friday 6 March 2026

• Student Registration Deadline Friday 17 April 2026

• Deadline for final paper submission Friday 1 May 2026

• Symposium Welcome & Registration, including student workshop Sunday 14 June 2026

ACADEMIC PARTNERS 2026:

IAFDS is proud to collaborate with a distinguished network of international institutions, with this year’s event sponsored by the University of Strathclyde, the University of Leeds, SKEMA Business School, Politecnico di Milano, SOAS University of London, and the University of Vaasa. 

In addition, this year’s academic partners include the University of Liverpool, the University of Bologna, the University of Pisa, and Corvinus University.

FURTHER INFORMATION:

For further information, please contact: sbs-iafds@strath.ac.uk