Key research themes
1. How is Accounting Research evolving towards interdisciplinary and empirical approaches?
This research area investigates the methodological evolution of accounting as a discipline, focusing on the integration of interdisciplinary perspectives and empirical research methods. It addresses shifts from normative to positive theories, the incorporation of social sciences, and critiques of accounting as a scientific practice. Such approaches enhance the understanding of accounting not just as technical measurement but as a complex social and economic phenomenon.
2. What are the key factors shaping Accounting Education and Competencies for Future Professionals?
This theme explores how accounting education is adapting to technological advances, market demands, and changing professional roles. It investigates curriculum relevance, integration of digital and transversal skills, pedagogical challenges, and the gap between academic preparation and actual professional requirements. Research here informs how educational institutions can better prepare future accountants for evolving roles influenced by digital transformation and interdisciplinary challenges.
3. How has the Historical Development of Accounting Informed its Present and Future Practice and Education?
This theme captures the role of historical inquiry in understanding accounting's evolution, providing context for its current frameworks, practices, and educational content. It highlights how historical studies help demystify accounting's origins, trace its institutionalization, and reveal socio-economic influences shaping accounting today. This reflection encourages critical engagement with accounting's legacy for informed theoretical and practical advancements.