The Departments of Accounting and Finance, University of Ghana in collaboration with the Department of Accounting and Finance, University of Birmingham, UK is organising an International Conference on Accounting and Finance in Africa. The details are as follows:

Venue: The University of Ghana Business School, Legon, Accra, Ghana.

Date: 7th – 9th September, 2011

Conference Theme: Accounting, Finance, Governance and Development in Africa: Issues and Challenges.

The Conference:

The organisers of the International Conference on Accounting and Finance in Africa invite submissions on the theme Accounting, Finance, Governance and Development in Africa: Issues and Challenges. The conference aims to bring together established scholars, early career researchers, graduate students, policy makers, professional bodies and practitioners to debate the role of accounting and finance in governance and development in Africa.

We also plan to launch the African Accounting and Finance Association (AAFA) during the conference. We hope AAFA will help advance knowledge and understanding of education, research and practice in all areas of accounting and finance in Africa.

The following is a list of indicative topics (but not restricted to these):

• Financial Accounting and Reporting
• Public Sector Accounting and Finance
• Corporate Governance and Accountability
• Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Disclosures
• Managerial Accounting
• Taxation
• Accounting Education
• Accounting Information Systems
• Internal and External Auditing
• Finance and Stock Market Development
• Financial Markets and Institutions
• Regulatory Issues in Accounting, Banking and Finance
• Accounting for the Insurance Industry
• Interdisciplinary Perspectives
• African Critical Accounting
• Gender and Race Issues
• Financial Accountability
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• The Impact of Donor Activities on Accounting and Finance
• Accounting and Financial Management issues in Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMES)
• Accounting and Financial Management issues in the Informal Sector
• Islamic Accounting and Finance
• Oil and Gas Accounting and Finance

Submission of Manuscripts:

Abstract of between 200 and 300 words should be submitted electronically in Microsoft Word format by 30th April 2011. Authors will be notified of the acceptance of their abstract by 31st May 2011. Full papers must be submitted no later than 31st July 2011. Abstracts and full papers should indicate the name(s) of author(s) and the name of corresponding author with their email address and other contact details.
Submissions should be made electronically to aafconference@ug.edu.gh. All submissions will be peer reviewed.

Supporting Journals

We have a number of high profile supporting journals including:

• Journal of Accounting in Emerging Economies (JAEE)
• Research in Accounting in Emerging Economies (RAEE)
• Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal (AAAJ)
• Critical Perspectives on Accounting (CPA)
• Managerial Finance Journal
• Journal of Financial Regulation and Compliance
• Journal of Money Laundering Control
• Management & Organisation

Special Issue on African Critical Accounting

Selected papers from the conference that address critical accounting issues in Africa will be considered for a special issue of Critical Perspectives on Accounting (CPA). These papers will be subjected to the normal double blind refereeing policy of the journal.

Special Issue of Research in Accounting in Emerging Economies (RAEE)

Authors may also wish for their papers to be considered for a special issue of Research in Accounting in Emerging Economies (RAEE). These papers will be subjected to the normal double blind refereeing policy of the journal.



Accounting in Francophone Africa

There will be a special track on Accounting in Francophone Africa sponsored by OHADA. Papers for this track should be submitted in English or French electronically to Dr Charles Elad at the email address: c.elad@westminster.ac.uk

Scientific Committee:

• Anthony Aboagye, Senior Lecturer in Finance, University of Ghana Business School, Legon, Ghana
• Joshua Abor, Associate Professor in Finance, University of Ghana Business School, Legon, Ghana
• Ismail Adelopo, Senior Lecturer in Accounting, Leicester Business School, De Montfort University, Leicester UK
• Charles Adjasi, Senior Lecturer in Finance, University of Ghana Business School, Ghana
• Sam Agyei-Ampomah, Senior Lecturer in Finance, University of Surrey, UK
• Jane Ande, Professor of Accounting, University of Jos, Nigeria
• Jacob Arku, Senior Lecturer in Accounting, University of Ghana Business School, Ghana
• Agyenim Boateng, Associate Professor of Finance, Nottingham University Business School China
• Richard Chivaka, Associate Professor of Accounting, University of Cape Town, South Africa
• Kabiru Dandago, Professor of Accounting, Bayero University, Kano-Nigeria
• Charles Elad, Reader in Accounting, University of Westminster, London, UK
• Sara Fyson, Policy Advisor Aid Effectiveness (DCD/EFF), OECD, Paris
• James Guthrie, Professor of Accounting, University of Sydney, Australia
• Mohammed Hegazi, Professor of Auditing, the American University of Cairo, Egypt
• Trevor Hopper, Professor of Management Accounting, University of Sussex, UK
• Khaled Hussainey, Senior Lecturer in Accounting, University of Stirling, UK
• Rihab Khalifa, Associate Professor of Accounting, University of United Arab Emirates
• Dean Neu, Professor of Accounting, Schulich Business School, York University, Canada
• Stephen Nkundabanyanga, Head of Department of Accounting, Makerere University Business School, Kampala Uganda
• Joseph Onumah, Head of Accounting Department, University of Ghana Business School, Ghana
• Kwaku Oppong, Professor of Finance, University of Glasgow, UK
• James Otieku, Senior Lecturer in Accounting, University of Ghana Business School, Ghana
• Nana Otuo Acheampong, Head, Faculty of Corporate Reporting & Investment Banking National Banking College, Accra, Ghana
• Stephen Owusu-Ansah, Associate Professor of Accountancy, University of Illinois Springfield, USA
• Musa Mangena, Senior Lecturer in Accounting, University of Bradford, UK
• Victor Murinde, Professor of Development Finance, University of Birmingham, UK
• Lee Parker, Professor of Accounting, University of South Australia, Australia
• Abu Shiraz Rahaman, Associate Professor of Accounting, University of Calgary, Canada
• Soobaroyen Teerooven, Senior Lecturer in Accounting, University of Southampton, UK
• Venancio Tauringana, Associate Professor of Accounting, Bournemouth University, UK
• Mathew Tsamenyi, Professor of Accounting, University of Birmingham, UK
• Chibuike Uche, Professor of Accounting and Finance, University of Nigeria
• Shahzad, Uddin, Professor of Accounting, University of Essex, UK
• Andy Wynne, Editor of Association of Accountancy Bodies in West Africa Journal (ABWA Journal)

Social Event: Visit to the Cape Coast Castle

We plan to organise a trip to the Cape Coast Castle on day 3 of the conference. The Castle was prominent in the transatlantic slave trade. Further details on the Castle can be obtained from http://www.capecoastcastlemuseum.com.

Conference registration and fee:

The registration fee should be paid in US$ on registration as follow:

	Early birds (before Jul 31st 2011)	Normal (after July 31st 2011)
Academics and Professionals outside Africa	US$300	US$370
Academics and Professionals based in Africa	US$200	US$270
Students outside Africa	US$100	US$150
Students based in Africa	US$100	US$150

The conference fee will include all conference materials, lunches, coffee breaks and conference dinner. Delegates should make their own accommodation arrangements. We have negotiated special rates with some local hotels and details of these will be published on the conference website soon.

Details about how to register and make payments will be provided in the second call for papers. For any queries please email the organisers at aafconference@ug.edu.gh

Conference Administrators

Ibrahim Bedi Vera Fiador
Department of Accounting Department of Finance
University of Ghana Business School University of Ghana Business School
Email: ibedei@ug.edu.gh Email: vsoli@ug.edu.gh

Vera Fiador
Department of Finance
University of Ghana Business School
Email: vsoli@ug.edu.gh