Are Equity and Inclusion Achievable? How Equity and Inclusion are Understood, Operate and Develop in Accounting

Call for Papers

Are Equity and Inclusion Achievable? How Equity and Inclusion are Understood, Operate and Develop in Accounting

Journal: Meditari Accountancy Research
Publisher: Emerald Publishing
Manuscript Submission Deadline: 30 November 2026

Meditari Accountancy Research invites high-quality submissions for its Special Issue on Are Equity and Inclusion Achievable? How Equity and Inclusion are Understood, Operate and Develop in Accounting.

About the Special Issue

This Special Issue examines how equity and inclusion are understood, implemented, and developed within accounting research and practice. It explores accounting's dual role as both a potential driver of social justice and an instrument that may reinforce marginalisation and structural inequalities. The issue encourages critical reflection on how accounting systems, governance practices, and reporting mechanisms can either promote or hinder diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).

Researchers are invited to investigate the role of accounting in addressing systemic barriers, advancing inclusive governance, and amplifying marginalized voices. Particular emphasis is placed on intersectionality, examining how characteristics such as gender, ethnicity, age, disability, religion, and sexual orientation shape experiences of equity and inclusion in accounting contexts.

Topics of Interest

Submissions may include, but are not limited to:

• Equity and inclusion in accounting practices

• Accounting and social justice

• DEI reporting and accountability

• Accounting for marginalized communities and voices

• Intersectionality in accounting research

• Inclusive governance and regulatory frameworks

• Accounting systems that promote or reinforce exclusion

• Value creation through inclusive accounting practices

• Case studies on DEI initiatives in accounting and management

• Innovation and creativity in marginalized accounting spaces

Preferred Article Types

The journal welcomes:

• Original Research Articles

• Theoretical Papers

• Empirical Studies

• Case Studies

• Critical and Interdisciplinary Research

Submission Information

• Workshop Abstract Deadline: 31 May 2026 (maximum 800 words)

• Special Issue Workshop: 10–11 September 2026, ESCP Business School, Paris, France

• Opening Date for Manuscript Submissions: 14 September 2026

• Manuscript Submission Deadline: 30 November 2026

• Participation in the workshop is optional and does not guarantee publication.

• Manuscripts must be submitted through ScholarOne Manuscripts and follow the journal's official Author Guidelines.

Guest Editors

• Prof. Maria Chiara Demartini, Università degli Studi di Pavia, Italy

• Prof. Nicholas McGuigan, Monash University, Australia

• Prof. Marisa Agostini, Università Ca’ Foscari, Italy

• Prof. Valentina Beretta, Università degli Studi di Pavia, Italy

• Prof. Valerio Brescia, Università degli Studi di Milano, Italy

• Prof. Sara Trucco, Università degli Studi Internazionali di Roma, Italy

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