Conference Objectives
- Foster interdisciplinary exchange between accounting theorists and financial management practitioners to bridge research-to-practice gaps
- Examine the impact of emerging technologies—including AI, blockchain, and cloud-based ERP systems—on financial reporting and audit integrity
- Provide a structured platform for presenting original empirical and conceptual research in accounting standards, governance, and capital allocation
- Facilitate critical discussion on sustainability reporting, ESG disclosures, and the integration of non-financial metrics into corporate accountability frameworks
- Strengthen international networks among researchers and institutions navigating post-pandemic fiscal environments and cross-border regulatory convergence
- Recognize outstanding scholarship through awards that celebrate methodological innovation and real-world impact in financial management research
Who Should Attend
This conference brings together a vibrant mix of professionals, academics, and thought leaders from around the world.
- Academic researchers and faculty specializing in accounting, auditing, or corporate finance
- Chartered accountants and certified financial analysts seeking continuing professional development
- Chief Financial Officers and senior financial executives from multinational corporations
- Regulatory authority representatives and standard-setting body professionals
- Doctoral candidates and postgraduate students conducting dissertation research in financial disciplines
- Fintech entrepreneurs and technology developers building accounting and financial management solutions
- Government economists and public-sector finance officers engaged in fiscal policy and public accountability
Select Ticket Type
ICAFM 2027 offers a thoughtfully tiered registration structure designed to accommodate the diverse needs of academics, practitioners, and early-career researchers attending the conference in Oakville. Whether you are presenting a paper, joining as a delegate, or participating virtually from abroad, there is a registration category matched to your specific level of engagement. All listed registration fees are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, so the price you see is the price you pay—no surprises at checkout.
Select Tickets Type:
Author (Early Bird)
US$499 US$599
Including all taxes
Author (Regular)
US$599
Including all taxes
Listener
US$499
Including all taxes
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Registration Fees
- Early Bird Author Registration – US$499 For authors keen on availing a $100 discount on the regular registration fee, early bird registration is recommended.
- Regular Author Registration – US$599 If the early bird deadline has been missed, authors can opt for the regular registration process.
- Listener Registration – US$499 Individuals interested in attending the conference to expand their knowledge and network can register as listeners.
What Registration Includes
- Admission to the conference sessions
- Conference materials
- Presentation opportunity for eligible authors and speakers
- Certificate of participation or presentation for eligible registered participants
- Networking access
- Conference photo session
- Official registration confirmation
- Invitation letter support for eligible registered participants
- Refreshments or meal items as confirmed in the final venue package
Invitation Letter Support
Upon completing your registration for the 27th International Conference on Accounting and Financial Management in Oakville, Canada, the conference secretariat will issue an official invitation letter confirming your participation status, session involvement, and key event details. This document is prepared on conference letterhead and is intended to support your travel planning, institutional leave requests, or funding applications.
To request your invitation letter, simply contact the organizing committee after your registration payment has been confirmed and your abstract or paper has been accepted. Our team endeavors to dispatch letters promptly—typically within five business days of receiving the completed request—so that delegates have ample time to make the necessary arrangements for attending the conference in Oakville.
Please note that while the invitation letter authentically documents your accepted participation in ICAFM 2027 and may be submitted as supporting material for a visa application, the issuance of this letter by the conference does not in any way guarantee that a visa will be granted by Canadian immigration authorities. All visa decisions rest solely with the relevant government bodies, and applicants are encouraged to begin the visa process well in advance of the conference dates.
Terms & Conditions
- Please note that all registration fees are non-refundable, non-negotiable, and non-transferable.
- Please make your own arrangements for visa (if applicable), accommodation and transportation.
- After verifying your successful payment, a regular invitation letter will be sent within 3 business days.
- Changes due to spelling or minor mistakes in the invitation letter will cost US$50.
- Invitation letter will not be provided for the Domestic Listener (Early Bird) ticket category.
Disclaimer
- ICAFM 2027 is conceived as a multidisciplinary gathering; while the central focus is accounting and financial management, contributions from adjacent fields such as economics, business law, data science, and organizational behavior are encouraged when they offer direct insights applicable to financial management scholarship and practice.
- Completion of conference registration and payment of applicable fees confirms a delegate’s intent to participate but does not constitute a guarantee of physical attendance; the organizers reserve the right to modify event formats, dates, or venues in response to unforeseen circumstances, with timely notification provided to all registered participants.
- Access to specific workshops, masterclasses, or networking sessions may be subject to individual scheduling constraints and capacity limits; delegates are advised to review the published agenda in advance and plan their session attendance accordingly to make the most of the ICAFM 2027 program.
Call for Papers – 27th International Conference on Accounting and Financial Management
The 27th ICAFM invites scholars and professionals worldwide to submit original, unpublished research that advances knowledge in accounting theory, financial management, and related interdisciplinary domains. Submissions are welcome across a broad spectrum of methodological approaches—quantitative, qualitative, mixed-methods, and computational—as long as they offer meaningful contributions to the field.
Accepted work will be published in the official conference proceedings and presented during the event in Oakville, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- International financial reporting standards adoption
- Corporate governance and board accountability
- Forensic accounting and fraud detection
- ESG integration in financial reporting
- Blockchain applications in auditing
- Tax policy and corporate tax planning
- Public sector accounting reforms
- Earnings management and financial manipulation
- Capital structure and dividend policy
- AI-driven financial forecasting models
- Sustainability accounting and carbon disclosure
- Mergers, acquisitions, and valuation methods
Paper and Abstract Submission
Authors are invited to submit abstracts, research papers, case studies, review papers or professional practice presentations.
All submissions are reviewed before acceptance. Submitted work should be original and not previously published.
| Submission Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Abstract | A concise summary of the research, case study or presentation topic |
| Full Paper | A complete academic or professional paper |
| Case Study | A practical business, management or economic case analysis |
| Review Paper | A literature-based research or industry review |
| Professional Presentation | A practice-based presentation from professional experience |
Submission Guidelines
- Submissions must be written in English.
- Submissions must be original and relevant to the conference theme.
- Abstracts should clearly describe the purpose, method, findings and relevance of the work.
- Full papers should normally be between 4 and 12 pages.
- Authors must complete registration after acceptance to confirm participation.
Peer Review Details
Every manuscript submitted to ICAFM 2027 is evaluated through a double-blind peer review process in which at least two independent subject-matter experts assess the work for originality, methodological soundness, and contribution to accounting and financial management knowledge. Authors receive constructive written feedback regardless of the acceptance outcome, supporting the continual refinement of their research.
To know more about our peer review details, visit here.
Submission Form
Note: If you are interested in participating as an author, you must submit your paper through the Author Paper Submission Form before completing the payment and registration.
To submit your author paper, visit here.
Best Paper Award
The Best Paper Award will be announced at the conference closing session. The winner will be rewarded with:
- Recipients of the ICAFM 2027 Best Paper Award will receive a professionally engraved certificate of excellence alongside a monetary prize, with formal recognition announced during the closing plenary ceremony in Oakville and prominently featured across all official conference communications and partner networks.
- Winning papers will be fast-tracked for priority consideration in affiliated peer-reviewed journals, giving award recipients an accelerated pathway to high-visibility publication and significantly amplifying the scholarly reach and real-world influence of their research in accounting and financial management.
27th International Conference on Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) – February 15-17, 2027 – Oakville, Canada
[Registration starts 9 AM, Gate closes 9:30 AM]
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM | Registration and networking |
| 10:00 AM – 10:20 AM | Opening remarks |
| 10:20 AM – 11:00 AM | Keynote session |
| 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Technical Session 1 |
| 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM | Lunch break |
| 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM | Technical Session 2 |
| 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM | Coffee break |
| 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM | Panel discussion and audience Q&A |
| 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM | Certificate distribution and photo session |
| 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Networking session |
Day 3, optional City Tour (subject to availability). Participants wishing to join must confirm in advance, as an additional fee applies. To book, please contact the organizing committee.
Disclaimer
- ICAFM 2027 is conceived as a multidisciplinary gathering; while the central focus is accounting and financial management, contributions from adjacent fields such as economics, business law, data science, and organizational behavior are encouraged when they offer direct insights applicable to financial management scholarship and practice.
- Completion of conference registration and payment of applicable fees confirms a delegate’s intent to participate but does not constitute a guarantee of physical attendance; the organizers reserve the right to modify event formats, dates, or venues in response to unforeseen circumstances, with timely notification provided to all registered participants.
- Access to specific workshops, masterclasses, or networking sessions may be subject to individual scheduling constraints and capacity limits; delegates are advised to review the published agenda in advance and plan their session attendance accordingly to make the most of the ICAFM 2027 program.
Venue
To be announced.
Contact Us
3 Massey Square, East York, Ontario M4C 5L5, Canada
E-mail: contact@internationalconference.ca
Keynote Speaker
Keynote speaker to be announced. Focus: global transformation, leadership, innovation, and strategic growth.
Terms & Conditions (Attendees & Sponsorships)
- Please note that all registration fees are non-refundable, non-negotiable, and non-transferable.
- Please make your own arrangements for visa (if applicable), accommodation and transportation.
- After verifying your successful payment, a regular invitation letter will be sent within 3 business days.
- Changes due to spelling or minor mistakes in the invitation letter will cost US$50.
- Invitation letter will not be provided for the Domestic Listener (Early Bird) ticket category.
Terms & Conditions (Notarized Invitation Letter)
- Voluntary Service: The provision of a Notarized Invitation Letter is an additional, voluntary service not directly linked to the main conference event.
- No Guarantee of Visa Approval: While this letter carries weight in many jurisdictions, its possession does not guarantee visa approval. The respective consulate or embassy determines visa approval.
- Non-refundable Service: The US$100 fee for the Notarized Invitation Letter is fixed and non-refundable, irrespective of whether the visa is approved or denied.
- Acceptance of Terms: You acknowledge and agree to these terms by requesting a Notarized Invitation Letter.
- Amendments to Terms: We reserve the right to change these terms at any point without notice.
- Processing Time: Upon verification of payment, a Notarized Conference Invitation Letter will be sent within 10 business days.
Disclaimer
- ICAFM 2027 is conceived as a multidisciplinary gathering; while the central focus is accounting and financial management, contributions from adjacent fields such as economics, business law, data science, and organizational behavior are encouraged when they offer direct insights applicable to financial management scholarship and practice.
- Completion of conference registration and payment of applicable fees confirms a delegate’s intent to participate but does not constitute a guarantee of physical attendance; the organizers reserve the right to modify event formats, dates, or venues in response to unforeseen circumstances, with timely notification provided to all registered participants.
- Access to specific workshops, masterclasses, or networking sessions may be subject to individual scheduling constraints and capacity limits; delegates are advised to review the published agenda in advance and plan their session attendance accordingly to make the most of the ICAFM 2027 program.