Conference Objectives
- Advance current research in accounting standards, financial reporting, and managerial finance across international contexts
- Bridge the gap between academic theory and applied financial management practices in both public and private sectors
- Critically examine the impact of AI, blockchain, and automation on accounting workflows and audit integrity
- Encourage cross-border dialogue on convergence challenges within IFRS and GAAP regulatory frameworks
- Spotlight sustainable finance, ESG disclosure mandates, and the evolving accountant’s role in climate-related reporting
- Cultivate a collaborative network of researchers, CFOs, auditors, and policy architects committed to financial system resilience
Who Should Attend
Who is it for? Academic researchers, CFOs, assurance professionals and public-sector finance officers.
- Academic researchers specializing in accounting theory, financial reporting, or corporate finance
- Chief Financial Officers and senior finance executives seeking evidence-based strategic insights
- Certified public accountants and chartered accountants pursuing continuing professional development
- Auditors and assurance professionals navigating evolving regulatory landscapes
- Graduate and doctoral students building expertise in financial management and accounting research
- Government and public-sector financial officers engaged in budgeting and fiscal accountability
- Financial regulators, standard-setters, and policy consultants shaping the future of accounting governance
Select Ticket Type
The ICAFM 2027 registration portal offers a range of participation tiers designed to accommodate the diverse needs of academics, students, and industry professionals attending the Richmond Hill conference. Whether you are presenting a paper or joining as a delegate, each registration category has been structured to deliver full value with transparent pricing: all applicable taxes are included in the displayed rates, so there are no surprises at checkout. Review the options below and select the tier that best aligns with your participation plans and budget.
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 32nd International Conference on Accounting and Financial Management in Richmond Hill, Canada, you may formally request an official invitation letter to support your travel planning and institutional approval processes. This letter is issued by the conference secretariat and confirms your status as a registered participant, presenter, or author, and includes key event details such as dates, venue, and your specific role in the program.
To request your invitation letter, please ensure your registration payment has been processed and your submission or attendance record is confirmed in our system. The secretariat typically emails these letters within three to five business days of a completed request.
Please be advised that the invitation letter issued by ICAFM 2027 is a courtesy document intended solely to facilitate your visa application or institutional travel approval. It does not guarantee visa approval or entry into Canada in any form. All visa decisions rest exclusively with the relevant immigration authorities, and applicants are encouraged to initiate their visa processes well in advance of the conference dates.
Before You Register
- Registration fees are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another person. If your visa is refused, you get 50% off one new registration for a later edition in your name.
- Your invitation letter is emailed within 3 to 5 business days after your payment is verified.
- You arrange your own visa, travel and accommodation.
Call for Papers – 32nd International Conference on Accounting and Financial Management
The 32nd ICAFM 2027 Program Committee warmly invites original submissions that push the boundaries of knowledge in accounting and financial management across emerging and established research streams. We welcome theoretical explorations, empirical investigations, and practice-informed case analyses that speak meaningfully to the discipline’s most pressing questions.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Richmond Hill, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- IFRS and GAAP convergence challenges
- AI-driven audit and assurance
- ESG and sustainability disclosure frameworks
- Corporate governance and financial oversight
- Forensic accounting and fraud detection
- Blockchain applications in financial reporting
- Taxation policy and international transfer pricing
- Public sector accounting and fiscal transparency
- Managerial accounting and cost control innovation
- Financial risk modeling and derivatives
- Integrated reporting and value creation
- Behavioral dimensions of financial decision-making
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.
For the 32nd edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example AI-driven audit and assurance, Blockchain applications in financial reporting or Behavioral dimensions of financial decision-making.
| 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 undergoes a double-blind peer review process conducted by reviewers in the field, ensuring evaluations are grounded in subject-matter expertise and free from authorship bias. Reviewers assess submissions on the dimensions of scholarly originality, methodological soundness, relevance to the conference themes, and the clarity with which findings are communicated.
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.
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 certificate of excellence and a dedicated feature in the post-conference proceedings, with their work highlighted across the conference’s official communication channels to maximize visibility within the global accounting and financial management research community.
- Winning authors will be formally recognized at the conference’s closing session in Richmond Hill and will receive complimentary priority registration for the following edition of the International Conference on Accounting and Financial Management, honoring their outstanding scholarly contribution to the discipline.
32nd International Conference on Accounting and Financial Management – March 24, 2027 – Richmond Hill, 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 |
Venue
To be announced.
Contact Us
3 Massey Square, East York, Ontario M4C 5L5, Canada
E-mail: [email protected]
Keynote Speaker
Keynote speaker to be announced. Focus: global transformation, leadership, innovation, and strategic growth.
Conference Terms
- Name or spelling changes to an issued invitation letter cost US$50.
- A notarized invitation letter is an optional extra service (US$100), sent within 10 business days after payment. It supports a visa application but does not guarantee approval.
Terms and ConditionsRefund PolicyNotarized Invitation Letter
Disclaimer
- The 32nd International Conference on Accounting and Financial Management is intentionally multidisciplinary in scope; while rooted in accounting and financial management, contributions from adjacent fields such as economics, public policy, data science, and organizational behavior that demonstrably intersect with the conference themes are welcomed and considered within the review process.
- Registration and payment alone do not constitute guaranteed attendance confirmation; participants will receive a formal confirmation communication from the conference secretariat upon successful processing of all required registration details, and attendees are advised to retain this confirmation for visa, institutional, and travel purposes.
- The conference program is organized across multiple parallel and plenary sessions spanning the full event duration; attendance at every session is neither required nor administratively tracked, and participants are encouraged to curate their own schedule according to their research interests and professional development priorities.