Unlocking the Future of Auditing: A Call to Researchers and Scholars
The world of auditing and capital markets is about to get a major boost with the upcoming 2026 Conference on Auditing and Capital Markets, and you won't want to miss this!
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) and Contemporary Accounting Research (CAR) are joining forces to bring you a conference like no other. This event, taking place in the heart of Washington, D.C. on September 10-11, 2026, is a golden opportunity for academics, Ph.D. students, and financial regulators to delve into the latest research and insights in the field.
But here's where it gets exciting: the conference isn't just about presenting research; it's a platform for shaping the future of auditing.
The conference has three key objectives:
- Economic Research: Encouraging in-depth studies on auditing's economic impact, regulation, and oversight on capital markets. This includes exploring the intricate relationship between auditing practices and the financial ecosystem.
- Community Engagement: Keeping the academic community in the loop about PCAOB's activities and advancements. But it's a two-way street—the conference also seeks input from scholars on matters that resonate with the PCAOB.
- Paper Presentation and Publication: Researchers are invited to submit working papers on auditing issuers, brokers, dealers, audit regulation, and oversight. The sky's the limit when it comes to research methodology, as long as it's rigorous and tailored to the research question. And the best part? Selected papers may be published in CAR, a prestigious research journal!
The submission process is straightforward:
- Researchers should email their papers to [emailprotected] by May 15, 2026. A PDF version of the working paper and a separate title page are required for blind review.
- A program committee, comprising PCAOB experts, CAR editors, and academics, will meticulously review the submissions.
- Authors will be notified by July 31, 2026, if their paper is chosen for presentation.
And this is the part most people miss—the conference isn't just a one-time event. CAR editors will be on the lookout for exceptional research, and they may invite authors to submit their work for publication in the journal, offering valuable feedback for revisions.
Key Dates:
- May 15, 2026: Submit your working papers for a chance to present at the conference.
- July 31, 2026: Find out if your paper is selected for presentation.
- September 10-11, 2026: Attend the conference and present your research.
- October 4, 2026: Selected authors may be invited to submit their papers for publication in CAR.
Attendance is free and open to all eligible participants. Academics, Ph.D. students, and financial regulators can contact [emailprotected] for more details. Don't miss this chance to contribute to the auditing discourse and potentially get published!
Additionally, the conference is expected to offer Continuing Professional Education (CPE) credit, providing an excellent opportunity for attendees to enhance their professional skills.
Are you ready to be a part of this groundbreaking event? The world of auditing is waiting for your insights! But remember, the deadline for paper submissions is just around the corner. Will you answer the call?
