8th Annual Alternative Accounts Europe Conference 2026 | Call for Papers & Registration Open

8th Annual Alternative Accounts Europe Conference 2026

Hosted by Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK

The 8th Annual Alternative Accounts Europe Conference 2026 will take place at the Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester (UK) on January 8, 2026.

Organized in collaboration with the British Accounting & Finance Association (BAFA) – Interdisciplinary Perspectives Special Interest Group and the Centre for the Analysis of Investment Risk (CAIR), this annual event provides a platform for researchers and academics to explore critical, alternative, and interdisciplinary perspectives in accounting and finance.

Conference Details

• Date: January 8, 2026
• Time: 9:45 AM – 6:00 PM
• Venue: Alliance Manchester Business School, UK

About the Conference

The Alternative Accounts Conference is an established annual forum that brings together a community of scholars interested in exploring non-mainstream, critical, and interdisciplinary approaches to accounting and finance research. Participants engage in thought-provoking discussions that challenge traditional assumptions and foster new ways of understanding the role of accounting in society.

Call for Papers

The conference is now open for submissions. We invite contributions from researchers working on:

• Critical perspectives in accounting and finance
• Interdisciplinary approaches to financial practices and institutions
• Social, cultural, and political aspects of accounting
• Alternative methodologies and frameworks in accounting research

Accepted papers will be presented at the conference, offering authors valuable feedback from peers and experts in the field.

Registration

Conference registration is now open. We encourage early registration to secure participation.

• Who should attend?
• Academics, researchers, and doctoral students in accounting, finance, and related disciplines.
• Scholars with an interest in critical, alternative, and interdisciplinary perspectives.

Details of registration fees, deadlines, and submission guidelines will be available on the official conference website.

Organizers

• Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester
• British Accounting & Finance Association (BAFA) – Interdisciplinary Perspectives Special Interest Group
• Centre for the Analysis of Investment Risk (CAIR)

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