The convention contributes to the integration of Central and Eastern European scholars' research activity within the sphere of high quality studies dealing with real issues nowadays being faced by our society. The development of a diversified research network is aimed by hosting a number of international events with particular focus.

The purpose is to bring together participants with different backgrounds and experiences, while developing the opportune environment for constructive debate. The hosted events will be organized in order to enhance discussions on particular topics of interest for the participants. Both mainstream and non-mainstream research is encouraged through particular events within the convention. Further details concerning the events being comprised within the convention are to be announced. Special attention will also be given to offering doctoral students and young researchers feedback on their work.

The convention's plenary sessions will include presentations being delivered by our distinguished keynote speakers:

• Professor Wayne Landsman
  University of North Carolina Chapel Hill

• Professor Jan Mouritsen
  Copenhagen Business School

All members of our scientific committee, who will be able to join us this year, will be involved within the events hosted through the convention. Based on up to date confirmation we will be honored by the participation of Professor C. Richard Baker, Professor Alain Burlaud, Professor John Christensen, Professor Kieran James, Professor Pekdemir Recep, Professor Aida Sy, Professor Tony Tinker and Professor Mathew Tsamenyi. We are therefore extremely thankful for all their support and contribution to the development of the convention.

Target audience
Submissions are expected considering a broad range of interest topics in the area of accounting research. Papers will be subjected to a double blind review process. Accepted papers will be included in the corresponding events' schedule in accordance to the approached topic. A discussant will be assigned for each presented paper.

Submission guidelines
Papers should be submitted through the convention's website. Submitted papers must be full papers that are written in English in accordance to the Paper template being available on the convention's website. The paper submission system will be open on the convention's website starting with June 1st up until August 1st, the latter representing the submission deadline. Following the review process, a decision will be made and notified in up to 4 weeks after the submission date.

Please do not hesitate to contact us at r.v.mustata@gmail.com in case you need further details. We also kindly invite you to visit our convention's website at http://www.conferences.ubbcluj.ro/aac2011.

AAC 2011Convention organizing team

Download First Call for Paper with detailed information.