Conference Objectives
- Examine the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on modern accounting workflows and audit processes
- Advance scholarly discourse on sustainable finance, ESG reporting standards, and climate-related financial disclosures
- Encourage cross-border dialogue on regulatory convergence, IFRS adoption, and jurisdictional compliance challenges
- Highlight current research connecting behavioral economics with managerial decision-making and capital allocation
- Cultivate partnerships between academic researchers, chartered professionals, and corporate finance practitioners
- Provide a structured platform for early-career scholars to present original work and receive mentorship from industry leaders
Who Should Attend
We expect chartered accountants, treasury staff, investment analysts and finance students to attend.
- Certified public accountants and chartered accountants seeking continuing professional development
- University faculty and doctoral researchers specializing in accounting, auditing, or financial management
- Chief financial officers and corporate treasury professionals exploring emerging best practices
- Financial regulators and standard-setting body representatives engaged in policy development
- Investment analysts and portfolio managers interested in the latest valuation and reporting research
- Postgraduate and advanced undergraduate students pursuing careers in finance or accounting
- Fintech entrepreneurs and technology consultants developing solutions for financial reporting and compliance
Select Ticket Type
Registration for the 36th International Conference on Accounting and Financial Management in Richmond Hill offers several carefully structured ticket types tailored to the diverse needs of our global delegate community. Each tier has been priced to reflect the programming and networking opportunities on offer. All displayed registration fees are fully inclusive of applicable taxes, so delegates can budget with complete confidence.
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
Registered delegates of the 36th International Conference on Accounting and Financial Management may request an official invitation letter from the conference secretariat to support their travel arrangements to Richmond Hill, Canada. This letter serves as formal confirmation of your accepted participation or registration status and is typically required by embassies, consulates, and institutional travel offices when processing international travel requests.
To obtain your invitation letter, delegates must first complete full registration and payment through the official conference portal. Once your registration is verified, the secretariat will issue a personalized letter on official conference letterhead, bearing the event details, your name, affiliation, and registration reference number, usually within three to five business days of the request being submitted.
Please note that while the conference secretariat is pleased to provide this official documentation in support of your visa application, the issuance of an invitation letter does not guarantee visa approval or entry into Canada. All visa decisions rest solely with the relevant immigration authorities, and delegates are strongly advised to initiate their visa applications well in advance of the conference dates to allow sufficient processing time.
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 – 36th International Conference on Accounting and Financial Management
The 36th ICAFM invites original, unpublished research contributions from academics and practitioners at the intersection of accounting rigor and financial innovation. Submissions that challenge conventional wisdom, introduce novel methodologies, or address pressing real-world challenges in financial management are especially encouraged.
Accepted work may be considered for the conference proceedings where applicable and is presented during the event in Richmond Hill, Canada.
Suggested Submission Topics:
- Corporate governance and board accountability
- Integrated and sustainability reporting frameworks
- Forensic accounting and fraud detection
- Public sector and governmental accounting
- Taxation policy and international tax compliance
- Financial risk modeling and stress testing
- Earnings management and financial statement analysis
- Cryptocurrency accounting and digital asset valuation
- Mergers, acquisitions, and fair value measurement
- Management accounting and performance measurement systems
- Auditing standards and assurance quality
- Capital markets research and investor behavior
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 36th edition, papers can cover any of the conference tracks, for example Corporate governance and board accountability, Forensic accounting and fraud detection or Financial risk modeling and stress testing.
| 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 the 36th ICAFM undergoes a double-blind peer review process, with each paper evaluated by reviewers with relevant subject-matter expertise in accounting or financial management. Reviewer feedback is provided to all authors regardless of the acceptance outcome, ensuring that every submission contributes to the scholarly development of its contributors.
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:
- The recipient of the Best Paper Award will be honored with a certificate of excellence and prominent recognition across all official ICAFM 2027 communications, conference proceedings, and social media channels, providing lasting visibility within the international accounting and financial management research community.
- Winning authors will also receive complimentary priority consideration for an expedited peer-review track in one of ICAFM’s partner indexed journals, offering a direct pathway to high-impact publication and significantly amplifying the reach and citation potential of their award-winning research.
36th International Conference on Accounting and Financial Management– April 27, 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 36th International Conference on Accounting and Financial Management is designed as a multidisciplinary forum; while the core focus is accounting and financial management, contributions drawing on adjacent fields such as economics, law, data science, and organizational behavior are welcomed provided they maintain direct relevance to the conference themes.
- Inclusion in the conference program and publication in the proceedings is contingent upon at least one author per accepted paper completing full registration and confirming attendance prior to the published deadline; failure to do so may result in the paper being withdrawn from the program without refund.
- The conference schedule is subject to change; session times, room assignments, and speaker order may be adjusted by the organizing committee at any point before or during the event, and delegates are responsible for monitoring official communications and the updated online program to ensure they attend all sessions of interest to them.