Aims and Scope

The Journal of Accounting and Finance Review (JAFR) provides a platform for high-quality research that advances knowledge in accounting, finance, and related fields. It also encourages studies on emerging themes including sustainability reporting, green and Islamic finance, FinTech, digital transformation and AI. Methodological diversity is supported, ranging from empirical and theoretical analyses to qualitative and computational approaches. With a global outlook, the journal particularly values research offering insights into the challenges and opportunities of both emerging and developing economies.

Objectives of the Journal

The JAFR sets the following objectives:

  • Provide a platform for the researchers, students, and faculty of academic institutes to publish their research works and contribute to the field of accounting and finance.
  • Add to the knowledge economy and open avenues for contemporaneous research.
  • Provide solutions to the government and non-government organizations for better accounting and finance practices.

The journal welcomes theoretical and evidence-based empirical studies focusing on accounting and finance research. The following topics are covered in the JAFR.

Topics covered

Following is the list of topics (but not limited to) covered by JAFR:

  • Accounting information system
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Behavioral finance
  • Corporate governance
  • Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Digital accounting and accounting information systems
  • Earning management
  • Exchange rate exposure
  • Financial crises
  • Financial regulation
  • Financial reporting
  • Financial statement analysis
  • Financial stress testing.
  • FinTech
  • Forecasting financial distress
  • Green Finance
  • International finance
  • Islamic Finance
  • Management accounting and control
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Money laundering
  • Risk management strategies, including the use of futures and options
  • Stock market analysis
  • Sustainability accounting, accountability and reporting
  • Tax regimes and tax avoidance