Accounting and Public Policy: Navigating Global Turbulence

In an era marked by economic instability, climate transition, geopolitical conflicts, and technological disruption, the interface between accounting and public policy has become increasingly complex.

In response to this growing instability, the demand for credible, timely, and meaningful accounting information is intensifying, raising questions about the extent to which accounting can - or cannot -support resilience and inform policy choices in turbulent contexts.

Against this backdrop, the Conference aims to foster a multidisciplinary dialogue on the ways in which accounting engages with public policy during times of crisis, transition, and transformation.

We welcome research that explores accounting's enabling and constraining roles, its capacity to mediate between competing interests, and its contribution to shaping futures amid global turbulence.

As it is customary for the Journal, we welcome any methodological approach, including theoretical, empirical, or combined studies in relevant accounting fields (e.g., financial, audit, managerial, tax, AIS, ESG disclosure, etc.).

Papers submitted to the 2026 JAPP Conference will be subject to a blind review process. Papers accepted for presentation at the Conference will also be considered for publication in a special theme issue of the Journal of Accounting and Public Policy.

We are also happy to announce that one presenter for each of the accepted papers will be awarded up to $1,000 USD toward travel expenses.

PAPER SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: Papers intended for the Conference and the Special Issue may be submitted via the Editorial Manager electronic platform no later than January, 30 2026. The platform can be accessed through the following link:

https://www.editorialmanager.com/jpp/default.aspx

Please ensure that your paper is submitted to the Conference Special Issue by selecting "SI: JAPP 2026" as the paper type in the submission system. Decisions regarding Conference acceptance will be communicated by the end of March 2026.

Authors are encouraged to submit their manuscripts prior to the deadline, if possible, and to contact Professor Marco Trombetta (Editor-in-Chief) at japp@ie.edu for any questions or clarification regarding the submission process.

Scientific Committee

Alessandra Allini, Professor of Financial Accounting, University of Naples Federico II.

Marco Maffei, Professor of Financial Accounting, University of Naples Federico II.

Marco Trombetta, Professor of Accounting and Management Control, IE Business School.