About the Conference
The 13th International Conference on Accounting and Financial Management arrives in Toronto, Canada in 2026 as a premier destination for finance and accounting professionals navigating an era of rapid regulatory evolution and digital transformation. This milestone edition unites practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to interrogate the most pressing questions shaping global financial ecosystems. Expect rigorous intellectual exchange, cross-border collaboration, and actionable insights that extend well beyond the conference hall.
Conference Objectives
- Examine the impact of emerging technologies — including AI, blockchain, and machine learning — on contemporary accounting standards and financial reporting frameworks
- Foster evidence-based dialogue on sustainable finance, ESG disclosure requirements, and their integration into mainstream financial management practice
- Advance scholarly understanding of international taxation policy shifts, transfer pricing complexities, and cross-jurisdictional compliance challenges
- Explore innovations in forensic accounting, fraud detection methodologies, and the evolving landscape of corporate governance and accountability
- Bridge the gap between academic research and professional application by highlighting case studies that demonstrate real-world financial management impact
- Cultivate a global network of accounting educators, industry leaders, and regulatory experts committed to elevating financial literacy and institutional integrity
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 theory, financial economics, or management accounting
- Certified public accountants and chartered financial analysts seeking continuing professional development
- Corporate finance directors and chief financial officers driving strategic financial decision-making
- Regulatory officials and standard-setting body representatives engaged in accounting policy formulation
- Doctoral candidates and postgraduate students presenting early-stage research in financial management
- Financial technology entrepreneurs developing tools that intersect with auditing, reporting, or compliance
- Investment analysts and portfolio managers interested in the latest empirical research influencing capital markets
Select Ticket Type
ICAFM 2026 offers a carefully structured range of registration categories designed to accommodate the varied needs of academics, professionals, and students attending from across the globe. Whether you plan to present groundbreaking research, absorb the latest advances in financial management, or forge lasting professional connections in Toronto, there is a ticket option crafted for your participation. All listed registration fees are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, ensuring complete transparency with no unexpected charges 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 successful registration for the 13th International Conference on Accounting and Financial Management in Toronto, delegates may formally request an official invitation letter from the conference secretariat. This document is issued on conference letterhead and confirms the registrant’s acceptance and scheduled participation in ICAFM 2026, providing supporting evidence for institutional leave applications, travel reimbursement requests, or administrative purposes.
To initiate the invitation letter process, registered participants should submit their full professional details — including institutional affiliation, passport name, and registration confirmation number — through the designated request form on the conference website. The secretariat endeavors to dispatch invitation letters within a reasonable processing window, and delegates are encouraged to make their requests well in advance of any institutional or embassy submission deadlines.
Please note that while the conference secretariat will furnish a genuine and accurate invitation letter reflecting your confirmed registration status, this document is intended solely as supporting documentation and does not in any way guarantee the issuance of a visa or travel authorization by Canadian immigration authorities or any other government body. Visa decisions rest entirely with the relevant consular or immigration officials, and delegates are solely responsible for initiating their visa applications in a timely manner.
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 2026 is proudly designed as a multidisciplinary gathering; while its core focus encompasses accounting and financial management, contributions from related fields such as economics, business administration, public finance, and data analytics are recognized as enriching the intellectual diversity of the program
- Inclusion of a paper in the conference program and issuance of any registration-related documentation are contingent upon full completion of the registration process, including payment of applicable fees; the conference organizing committee reserves the right to remove presentations from the schedule if registration requirements remain unfulfilled by stated deadlines
- The conference agenda is subject to revision; specific session times, room assignments, and speaker slots may be adjusted by the organizing committee, and registered delegates are advised to monitor official communications and the conference website for the most current program information
Call for Papers – 13th International Conference on Accounting and Financial Management
Authors worldwide are warmly encouraged to submit original manuscripts exploring any dimension of accounting science, financial management, or adjacent interdisciplinary domains for consideration at ICAFM 2026 in Toronto. Submissions that challenge conventional frameworks, introduce novel methodologies, or present empirical findings with practical significance are especially welcome.
Accepted work will be published in the official conference proceedings and presented during the event in Toronto, Canada.
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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 2026 undergoes a rigorous double-blind peer review process, evaluated by subject-matter experts drawn from the conference’s international scientific committee and extended reviewer network. Only submissions that meet the committee’s standards for originality, methodological soundness, and scholarly contribution will be accepted for presentation and potential publication.
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:
- Outstanding contributions recognized through the ICAFM 2026 Best Paper Award will receive a formally engraved certificate of excellence, prominently acknowledged during the closing plenary ceremony in Toronto and featured in official post-conference communications circulated to the global ICAFM community
- Winning authors will benefit from expedited consideration for publication in a distinguished partner journal associated with the conference, offering their work heightened visibility among an international readership of accounting scholars, financial professionals, and institutional decision-makers
13th International Conference on Accounting and Financial Management (AFM) – November 2-4, 2026 – Toronto, Canada
[Registration starts 1 PM, Gate closes 1:30 PM]
| 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 2026 is proudly designed as a multidisciplinary gathering; while its core focus encompasses accounting and financial management, contributions from related fields such as economics, business administration, public finance, and data analytics are recognized as enriching the intellectual diversity of the program
- Inclusion of a paper in the conference program and issuance of any registration-related documentation are contingent upon full completion of the registration process, including payment of applicable fees; the conference organizing committee reserves the right to remove presentations from the schedule if registration requirements remain unfulfilled by stated deadlines
- The conference agenda is subject to revision; specific session times, room assignments, and speaker slots may be adjusted by the organizing committee, and registered delegates are advised to monitor official communications and the conference website for the most current program information
Venue
To be announced.
Contact Us
126 Crystal Ridge Dr, Okotoks, Alberta, T1S 1T9
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 2026 is proudly designed as a multidisciplinary gathering; while its core focus encompasses accounting and financial management, contributions from related fields such as economics, business administration, public finance, and data analytics are recognized as enriching the intellectual diversity of the program
- Inclusion of a paper in the conference program and issuance of any registration-related documentation are contingent upon full completion of the registration process, including payment of applicable fees; the conference organizing committee reserves the right to remove presentations from the schedule if registration requirements remain unfulfilled by stated deadlines
- The conference agenda is subject to revision; specific session times, room assignments, and speaker slots may be adjusted by the organizing committee, and registered delegates are advised to monitor official communications and the conference website for the most current program information