AFRE (Accounting and Financial Review)

About the Journal

AFRE (Accounting and Financial Review) is a peer-reviewed academic journal that publishes high-quality empirical and theoretical research in accounting and finance. The journal aims to advance knowledge and practice by disseminating rigorous studies that contribute to the development of financial reporting, corporate finance, auditing, and capital market research.

AFRE welcomes original research that provides strong theoretical contribution, methodological rigor, and practical implications for academics, practitioners, and policymakers. The journal particularly encourages studies addressing contemporary and emerging issues in accounting and finance.

Aims and Scope

AFRE (Accounting and Financial Review) particularly welcomes manuscripts addressing contemporary issues in accounting and finance, including but not limited to:

• Financial accounting and reporting
• Management accounting and control systems
• Auditing and assurance
• Taxation
• Corporate finance and financial management
• Corporate governance and ownership structure
• Capital markets and market-based accounting research
• Sustainability accounting and ESG performance
• FinTech, digital finance, and emerging financial technologies
• Risk management and financial resilience
• Behavioral accounting and behavioral finance

AFRE publishes original research articles, systematic literature reviews, and theoretically grounded conceptual papers employing quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-method approaches. Interdisciplinary research and studies with international relevance are strongly encouraged.