Call for Papers
6th International Accounting & Finance Doctoral Symposium (IAFDS 2013)

Monday 17th - Wednesday 19th June 2013, Universita di Bologna, Bologna, Italy

http://www.iafds.org

Programme Chair: Professor Emanuele Bajo, Universita di Bologna

The 6th International Accounting & Finance Doctoral Symposium, which is focused on developing the research strengths and skills of doctoral students, is hosted by the Universita di Bologna in collaboration with Deakin University, Institute of Financial Management, University of Leeds, University of Queensland, Universidad de Salamanca, and the University of Strathclyde.

The symposium builds on the tremendous success of the previous meetings, which took place in Glasgow (2012), Salamanca (2011), and Prato (2008-2010). IAFDS 2013 offers an excellent opportunity for students to present their work to an international audience outside their usual University environment. Prominent professors and researchers in the fields of accounting, banking and finance attend the symposium and provide detailed feedback to individual participants on their research.

Each participant will receive a written review of their submitted paper, the opportunity to present their work to leading professors, a detailed one-on-one discussion with an experienced academic about their paper, and an excellent networking experience with other doctoral students from around the globe.

SCOPE: We seek original theoretical and empirical papers in the fields of accounting, banking and finance, with an emphasis on findings that contribute to solving the outstanding research problems that are of significant impact to these fields.

PAPER SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: The submission should be either an extended abstract, complete paper or work in progress. Each submission will be reviewed by the Doctoral Symposium programme committee. The main evaluation criteria are:
- Quality and originality of research
- The potential for impact
- Relevance to the accounting, banking and finance disciplines

Only electronic submissions in PDF or Word format will be considered.

Electronic Submission Deadline for papers: 5th April, 2013. All submissions should be sent to the following e-mail addresses: submit@iafds.org and morag.mcdonald@strath.ac.uk

PARTICIPATION FEE: Accepted students to the programme will be required to pay a fee of Euro 250. This fee covers registration, symposium documents, a welcome pack, lunches, refreshments and the Welcome Reception and Gala dinner.

An information pack including information on hotel accommodation and their costs, symposium venue details, travel information and general information on Bologna will be provided with the notification of acceptance.

IMPORTANT DATES 2013:
- Friday, 5th April: Deadline for electronic submission of the paper or extended abstract
- Monday, 29th April: Notification of acceptance
- Tuesday, 14th May: Registration deadline
- Friday, 30th May: Deadline for electronic submission of final version of the paper
- Monday 17th June: Symposium registration and welcome
- Monday 17th ~ 19th June 2013: 6thIAFD Symposium

The 6th International Accounting & Finance Doctoral Symposium will be facilitated by professors from: Deakin University; Universita di Bologna; University of Bradford; Kasetsart University; University of Leeds; University of Queensland; Universidad de Salamanca; National University of Singapore; SKEMA Business School; University of Strathclyde; and Trondheim Business School.

FURTHER INFORMATION: For further information please contact: Morag McDonald, Email: morag.mcdonald@strath.ac.uk, Tel: +44 (0) 141 548 5844, Fax: +44 (0) 141 548 4405