The 2026 Accounting Horizons Conference will be hosted by the Costello College of Business at George Mason University on May 21–22, 2026, at Mason Square in Arlington, Virginia. This conference will address pressing issues and problems facing the accounting profession and facilitate dialogue between academics and non-academics. The conference will feature paper presentations and discussions, panel discussions, and keynote addresses, bringing together a diverse group of participants from academia, the preparer community, public accounting firms, standard setters, and regulators.
-
The Conference will encourage the development of rigorous academic research which is relevant to accounting practice and standard setting.
-
Its agenda will feature research presentations, panel discussions, and a keynote speech.
-
The audience will comprise academics, practitioners, standard setters, regulators, and a few accounting students.
For questions about the Call for Papers, please contact Program Committee Chair, Dr. Karen Nelson (k.nelson@tcu.edu).
For questions about the conference logistics, please contact Accounting Area Chair, Dr. Long Chen (lchenk@gmu.edu) or Administrative Associate for Accounting Area, Ms. Sagarika Aich (saich@gmu.edu).
About Accounting Horizons:
Accounting Horizons was founded in 1987 by the American Accounting Association (AAA) as an academic journal to bridge accounting academics and non-academics by publishing rigorous original research papers and thought-provoking perspectives articles. The journal is one of the three association-wide journals of the AAA and the second most downloaded journal in the AAA family of 17 journals. Among the top-12 academic accounting journals in the world, Accounting Horizons is the second best-rated by practitioners for relevance and impact, according to Burton et al. (“Relevance of accounting research (ROAR) scores: Ratings of titles and abstracts by accounting professionals,” Accounting Horizons, 2022, 36 (2): 7-18). The journal has about 30 editors, ad hoc editors, and guest editors.
About Costello College of Business at George Mason University:
The Donald G. Costello College of Business at George Mason University is one of the largest business schools in Virginia, and is located near Washington, D.C., in Arlington and Fairfax, and at George Mason’s global campus in Incheon, South Korea. The college’s AACSB-accredited business and accounting curricula prepare undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. and across the globe for career success in business and government. Its research-based faculty and focus on multi-disciplinary academic programs, inclusive entrepreneurship, modular education, experiential learning, and corporate partner engagement are transforming the landscape of business education and workforce development. Learn more at business.gmu.edu.
About George Mason University:
George Mason University is Virginia’s largest public research university. Located near Washington, D.C., George Mason enrolls more than 40,000 students from 130 countries and all 50 states. George Mason has grown rapidly over the past half-century and is recognized for its innovation and entrepreneurship, remarkable diversity, and commitment to accessibility.