Join the Editorial Board

The International Journal of Accounting Research (IJAR) invites qualified researchers and professionals to join our Editorial Board. As IJAR continues to grow and strengthen its scholarly presence, we are expanding our Board to ensure rigorous peer review, greater disciplinary representation, and higher editorial standards.

IJAR is a fully open access, peer-reviewed journal dedicated to publishing high-quality research across accounting, auditing, taxation, financial reporting, corporate governance, sustainability reporting, fintech, and related interdisciplinary domains. We welcome theoretical, empirical, experimental, and applied research that contributes meaningfully to the accounting discipline.

Who Are We Looking For?

We seek active, independent scholars with a strong research background in any field related to IJAR’s scope, including but not limited to:

  • Financial Accounting and Reporting
  • Auditing and Assurance
  • Accounting Information Systems
  • Management Accounting
  • Taxation
  • Public Sector Accounting
  • Corporate Governance & Ethics
  • Sustainability & ESG Reporting
  • Islamic Finance and Accounting
  • Accounting Education and Pedagogy
  • Fintech, Data Analytics & AI in Accounting

Minimum Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

  • Hold a PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in accounting or a closely related field.
  • Be an active researcher with a sustained publication record (Scopus/WoS preferred).
  • Have experience as a reviewer or editor for scholarly journals OR possess demonstrated expertise in academic research.
  • Demonstrate adherence to ethical research and publishing practices (COPE compliance).

Exceptional early-career researchers with strong publication momentum are also encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities of Editorial Board Members

Editorial Board Members play a crucial role in maintaining the quality, transparency, and integrity of the review process. Responsibilities include:

  • Conducting initial assessment of assigned manuscripts.
  • Selecting and recommending qualified peer reviewers.
  • Making editorial recommendations based on reviewer reports.
  • Ensuring compliance with IJAR’s editorial, ethical, and reporting standards.
  • Promoting IJAR within your academic and professional networks.
  • Contributing insights on emerging research areas to support strategic editorial development.

Expected workload: Handling 4–6 manuscripts per year depending on your expertise and availability.

Benefits of Joining IJAR’s Editorial Board

Editorial Board Members receive the following benefits:

  • Editorial recognition: Your profile will be featured on the IJAR Editorial Board page.
  • Professional visibility: Strengthen your academic profile and enhance your editorial experience.
  • Leadership opportunities: Eligibility for Associate Editor or Section Editor positions based on performance.
  • Networking: Engage with international scholars and reviewers from diverse regions.
  • Early access: Review cutting-edge research before publication.
  • Certificates of service are issued annually for academic and institutional recognition.

How to Apply

If you meet the above criteria and wish to join IJAR’s Editorial Board, please submit the following:

  1. Full Name & Affiliation
  2. ORCID ID
  3. Scopus Author ID
  4. CV (including publication record and expertise)
  5. Brief statement of interest (max 200 words)

Send your application to editor@arabianjbmr.com, with the subject line “Application – IJAR Editorial Board Member”

Applications are reviewed by the Editor-in-Chief and the Editorial Selection Committee. Successful applicants will be contacted with onboarding details.