International Conference of Accounting and Business (iCAB) 2023

International Conference of Accounting and Business (iCAB) 2023

Towards digitally transforming accounting and business processes

The Johannesburg Business School (JBS) is pleased to announce the call for papers for the upcoming International Conference of Accounting and Business (iCAB) 2023.

iCAB 2023 is hosted by the University of Johannesburg (the UJ School of Accounting and Johannesburg Business School), Alcorn State University and Salem State University (Bertolon Business School) and sponsored by the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (AICPA & CIMA).

The theme of this annual conference, taking place from 29 – 30 June 2023, is ‘Towards digitally transforming accounting and business processes’. Abstracts (250 words max) must be submitted by 31 March 2023 and the submission deadline for papers is 31 May 2023.

About the Conference

iCAB 2023 aims to bring together researchers from different Accounting and Business Management fields to share ideas, especially in the fourth industrial revolution (4IR). iCAB 2023 welcomes all contributions that use robust and well-accepted research methods in Accounting and Business Management. All manuscripts will undergo double-blind peer review, and if accepted, they will be published in a corresponding conference proceeding. The conference proceeding will have an ISSN/ISBN. The iCAB will be hosted by Alcorn State University, Salem State University (Bertolon Business School) and the University of Johannesburg (the UJ School of Accounting and Johannesburg Business School). It will take place in Johannesburg, South Africa.

Important Information

  • Conference date: 29-30 June 2023
  • Arrival and Registration: 29 June 2023
  • Opening Ceremony and Conference Activities: 28 June 2023
  • The deadline for abstract submission is 31 March 2023 (250 words max)
  • Deadline for Paper Submission is 31 May 2023
  • Registration Fee – ZAR5000
  • Student registration fee – ZAR2500 (recent proof of university registration needs to be provided in order to be eligible for this fee)
  • The deadline for registration fee payment is 15 June 2023

Themes and Sub-Themes

  • Accounting Education
  • Accounting Evolution and the 4th Industrial Revolution
  • Accounting for Artificial Intelligence Accounting for Crypto-Assets
  • Accounting for Natural Resources Topical Issues in Taxation
  • Issues in Management Accounting and Practices
  • Disruptive Technologies (Big Data, Blockchain, and Robotic Process) and Accounting Profession
  • The Role of Accounting Information
  • Auditing and Forensics
  • Business Information Systems
  • Corporate Finance
  • Corporate Governance
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Capital Market Development
  • Earnings Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Business, International Trade, and Finance
  • Market Structure
  • Marketing Management, Strategic Management
  • Business Ethics, Corporate Risk Management, Financial/Corporate Reporting Practices
  • Gender Issues and the Corporate World
  • Integrated Reporting Issues, Issues in Environmental Accounting Organisational Management
  • Political Parties Financing, Terrorist Financing, and Cyber-Crimes
  • Sustainability Reporting

International Organising Committee

  • Prof Tankiso Moloi, University of Johannesburg, South Africa (Acting Head: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in
  • Prof Zlatinka Blaber, Salem State University, United States of America
  • Prof Asma Salman, American University in the Emirates, United Arab Emirates Prof Musa Mangena, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
  • Prof Suppanunta Romprasert, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
  • Dr. Destan Kiriman, University of Texas at El Paso, United States of America Prof Aurielio Heiss, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, Brazil Prof Rafiu Salawu, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
  • Prof Ben Marx, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Prof Michael Adelowotan, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
    Prof Babu George, Alcorn State University, United States of America
  • Prof Celso Campos, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, Brazil
  • Dr. Blendi Shima, Canadian Institute of Technology, Albania
  • Prof Olubukunola Ranti Uwuigbe, Covenant University, Nigeria
  • Prof Mabutho Sibanda, University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
  • Prof Athenia Sibindi, University of South Africa, South Africa
    Prof Oludayo Olugbara, Durban University of Technology, South Africa
  • Dr. Magret Olarewaju, Coventry University, United Kingdom
  • Prof Mazurina Mohd Ali, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia Prof Youqin Pan, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

Conference Chairs

  • Prof Tankiso Moloi, University of Johannesburg
  • Prof Zlatinka Blaber, Salem State University
  • Prof Mazurina Mohd Ali, Universiti Teknologi MARA
  • Prof Babu George, Alcorn State University

Conference Secretaries

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