Accounting Research Conference 2025

The School of Accounting and Finance at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is pleased to announce the 2025 PolyU Accounting Research Conference to be held on 5 December 2025 (Friday).   As a flagship event of the School of Accounting and Finance, the conference aims to provide a platform for rising scholars around the world to present their unpublished research papers. Consistent with this objective, all authors of submitted papers must have received their Ph.D. degrees within the last 5 years.   Each paper presentation will be followed by a discussion led by a world-renowned scholar. This year, we are honoured to have invited the following professors as our discussants (in alphabetical order): Rachel Hayes (George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Presidential Endowed Chair in Ethical Financial Reporting and Professor of Accounting, University of Utah) John Jiang (Eli Broad Endowed Professor of Accounting and Information Systems, Michigan State University) Linda Myers (Haslam Chair of Business & Distinguished Professor of Accounting, University of Tennessee) Gaizka Ormazabal (Professor of Accounting and Control, IESE Business School) Clare Wang (Professor, Plante Moran / EKS&H Faculty Fellow, University of Colorado Boulder) Huai Zhang (Professor, College of Business, Nanyang Business School, Nanyang Technological University)    Programme   Guest Registration Registration for the conference begins on 3 November 2025. Due to limited capacity, registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The registration fee is HKD2400 (equivalent roughly to USD300), which covers tea breaks, lunch, and dinner. Participants are responsible for making their own travel and accommodation arrangements. Please register via this Link.  PolyU member Registration For PolyU AF Faculty members, please register (Here). For PolyU AF PhD students, please register (Here).   For enquiries, please contact Ms Mandy Chan at acct.conf@polyu.edu.hk.   Conference Organising Committee Prof. Nancy Su, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Prof. Angie Wang, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Prof. Colin Zeng, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University  

CAFR Special Issue Conference 2025

Frontier research in accounting and finance plays a vital role in developing new knowledge and guiding practice. Amid unprecedented technology transformation and a growing global focus on sustainability, this special issue dedicates to the growing need to understand innovation, sustainable development and their intersections with traditional accounting and finance research. This special issue offers a forum for evidence-based discussions on the following topics:  Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics; Climate finance and biodiversity finance; Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML); Big and unstructured data (e.g., voice and facial recognition) in accounting and finance; FinTech (e.g., Blockchain and Bitcoin); and Other contemporary accounting and finance issues.   The China Accounting and Finance Review (CAFR) Special Issue Conference 2025, jointly organised by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Yunnan University of Finance and Economics, will be held at Yunnan University of Finance and Economics in Kunming on 29 November 2025. International presenters and discussants may be entitled to two nights’ accommodation and a maximum of USD 3,900 for reimbursing airfare and travel expenses. Chinese Mainland and Hong Kong presenters may also be entitled to reimbursement. We particularly encourage submission of theoretical and empirical papers that contribute to the above cutting-edge topics in accounting and finance. We also welcome papers on other contemporary accounting and finance issues. Accepted papers will be published in CAFR (subject to satisfactory revision). Conference Details Date:  29 November 2025 (Saturday) Venue:  Yunnan University of Finance and Economics, Kunming, China Theme:  Frontier Research in Accounting and Finance Keynote Speaker:  Professor Yan LIU (Chair Professor and Executive Dean, Institute of Innovation Management at Tsinghua Shenzhen International Graduate School; Chair Professor, School of Economics and Management, Tsinghua University)   Conference Programme   Please click HERE to view the conference programme.   Conference Registration To register for the conference, please send the following information to CAFR2025@163.com on or before 15 November 2025: (1) Full name in both Chinese and English; (2) Affiliation(s); (3) Email address; and (4) Phone number.   Please note that seats are limited and registration will be on a first-come-first-served basis. Successful registrants will receive further information about the conference by 20 November 2025 via email.   For enquiries, please contact Dr. Yan CHEN (Yunnan University of Finance and Economics) at chenyan_1107@126.com.   There is no registration fee for conference attendance, however, registrants are responsible for arranging their own transportation and accommodation.     Guest Editors Prof. Nan YANG, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Prof. Wei ZHOU, Yunnan University of Finance and Economics     Conference Organising Committee  Prof. Nancy SU, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Prof. Qiang WU, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Prof. Wei ZHOU, Yunnan University of Finance and Economics Prof. Yunxian LI, Yunnan University of Finance and Economics   Organisers School of Accounting and Finance, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Finance, Yunnan University of Finance and Economics

Prof. Zhao Jing Offers Expert Analysis on Hong Kong Market Trends

A recent joint survey by Bright Smart Securities and PolyU has found that Hong Kong investor confidence has reached a record high, driven by a bullish market. According to the survey, over 60% of retail investors plan to increase their investments in the city's stocks, with many having already reaped significant profits this year. Prof. Zhao Jing, Associate Professor at the School of Accounting and Finance, notes that the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate cut cycle bodes well for Hong Kong's stock and property markets. Additionally, she observes that US-led global tariff wars are reshaping trade patterns by forcing countries to recalibrate exports. As an expert in behavioural finance, Prof. Zhao highlights the importance of staying informed about global economic trends and their impact on local markets. Her view offers valuable guidance for investors and industry professionals alike.

理大×星島「ESG認證計劃暨嘉許禮2025」

理大×星島「ESG認證計劃暨嘉許禮2025」 理大會計及金融學院可持續經濟與創業金融中心 (簡稱CESEF) 與星島新聞集團攜手合辦的「ESG認證計劃暨嘉許禮」，自2023年首次舉行以來，獲得多家知名企業參與，成效顯著。計劃一方面表彰多間房地產、銀行金融、公共事務等領域積極實踐ESG之優秀企業；另一方面亦透過業界專業知識和寶貴經驗分享，共同探索香港和全球ESG發展的前景和商機。 「ESG認證計劃暨嘉許禮」的核心目標包括對企業ESG表現的嘉許，由專業委員會提供的深入評語和建議，以及藉由理大提供的ESG培訓講座，促進企業間的學習和交流，希望透過提供專業建議和最新的ESG知識，能有效提高企業在環境、社會及公司管治三大範疇的績效。 計劃分別設有「ESG年度榮譽成就大獎」、「ESG卓越環境／社會／企業管治專業獎」、「ESG嘉許認證」，以及「ESG傑出創科獎」。同時，本年度亦增設，「ESG中小企先鋒獎」嘉許致力為可持續發展作出貢獻的中小型企業。 所有嘉許認證經星島新聞集團、香港理工大學會計及金融學院可持續經濟與創業金融中心、香港理工大學科技及創新政策硏究中心 (簡稱PReCIT) 以及畢馬威(簡稱KPMG)等專業評選，以確保獲獎公司在環境、社會及管治的管理方針及績效表現達標，同時亦令評選過程更公正及專業。大會亦會就所有參選公司的ESG表現提供專業評語及建議，期望有效提高企業在環境、社會及公司管治三大範疇的績效。 獎項已於2025年10月21日舉行的「ESG認證嘉許禮暨永續發展專題論壇2025」頒發。活動除了嘉許獲獎企業外，更設專題研討會，由業界領袖就不同議題分享真知灼見。此外，獲獎公司更可參與由香港理工大學舉辦的ESG培訓講座，為參選企業提供全方位及多元的ESG應用攻略，助企業透過ESG實踐可持續發展。 活動相片 活動詳情： 星島ESG認證暨永續發展論壇今舉行 林善喬指企業納ESG「不再停留口號宣傳」(22 Oct 2025) Enterprises urged to implement ESG initiatives to catch opportunities (22 Oct 2025) 星島ESG論壇研綠色轉型 AI助處理龐大數據 籲大型企業發揮龍頭作用 (22 Oct 2025) 星島聯理大ESG認證嘉許暨論壇 獲獎企業涵蓋中小企創科大灣區 (22 Oct 2025)

Congratulations to Dr Anson Wong on Winning the 2025 CGMA Accounting Educator Award

We are delighted to announce that Dr Anson Wong, Senior Lecturer of the School of Accounting and Finance, has been named the Regional Champion (North Asia) of the Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA) Teaching Award under the Accounting Educator Awards 2025 organised by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. The 2025 CGMA Accounting Educator Award is one of the most respected and influential awards in the field of accounting education globally. This year's award received 532 applications and nominations from around the world, covering various project training institutions, university partners, and individual applicants from Hong Kong, mainland China, and Macau. Dr Wong's achievement is a testament to her dedication to providing high-quality education and her commitment to nurturing the next generation of accounting and finance professionals. Dr Wong was praised for her excellence in transforming curriculum for digital and research readiness.

AF Team Wins Best Innovation Award at PolyU x CSCEC International Future Challenge

Congratulations to our AF team for receiving the Best Innovation Award at the prestigious PolyU x CSCEC Science and Industry International Future Challenge (Qianhai Region), which took place on 15–16 September 2025. The team consisted of Dr Lucas Chiang (Lecturer of AF), Dr Stephen Li (Visiting Lecturer of AF), along with two external members. Their award-winning solution, “Anxiety Detection and Reduction – Melody Mind,” leverages AI technology to address one of today’s most pressing mental health challenges. Melody Mind is designed to detect early signs of anxiety and deliver personalized, music-based therapeutic interventions. The solution was recognized for its originality, societal relevance, and strong market potential, standing out among a competitive field of global innovators. The Qianhai Region Challenge, co-hosted by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) and China State Construction Engineering Corporation (CSCEC), invited start-ups and research teams to tackle real-world problems in areas such as healthcare, intelligent wearables, AR/VR, intelligent construction, and the Metaverse, with a particular emphasis on AI-driven solutions.  

Result Announcement: Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU School of Accounting and Finance 2025

We are pleased to present the “Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU School of Accounting and Finance 2025” to two distinguished graduates in recognition of their outstanding achievement, active support to their alma mater as well as impactful contributions to the wider community. Congratulations to the following awardees!

JCAE Annual Symposium and Doctoral Consortium 2026

The 2026 JCAE Annual Symposium, organized by the Journal, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, and Anhui University of Finance and Economics, will be held in Hefei, Anhui from January 9-10, 2026. It will be preceded by the Doctoral Consortium on January 8, 2026. The Theme The theme of the 2026 JCAE Annual Symposium will be Current issues in accounting and economics research: implications for markets, organizations, and society. We invite submissions on a wide range of issues with significant implications for markets, organizations, and society. We particularly welcome accounting and economics research on topics that address current opportunities and challenges in today’s fast-changing regulatory, technological, and economic landscape, including, but are not limited to: AI, Fintech, innovation Climate risk, biodiversity risk Corporate social responsibility, sustainable growth   Sustainability reporting Informed decision-making, effective resource allocation Keynote Speaker Professor Kevin Tseng (School of Accountancy, Chinese University of Hong Kong) Details & Submission Guidelines Plenary session submissions Plenary paper submissions should be made directly to JCAE using Editorial Manager. The submission fee is US$100. The submission fee will be refunded for the papers accepted for plenary session presentation. Use the following link to submit papers: https://www.editorialmanager.com/cae/default1.aspx In the “Article Type,” choose Conference Papers. 1 Best Paper Award (USD 300) and 1 Best Discussant Award (USD 200) will be presented at the conference. Concurrent session submissions Concurrent manuscripts should be submitted in MS Word format (1 blind copy & 1 copy with authors’ details) to jcae2026.conf@polyu.edu.hk. Please state clearly that the manuscript is submitted for the Concurrent Session by including “Concurrent Session” in the subject line of the email. Please do not use Editorial Manager for the submission of Concurrent Session papers. There is no submission fee for Concurrent Sessions submissions. Journal Publication Papers accepted for Plenary Sessions will be published in the JCAE, subject to satisfactory revision and acceptance by the Editors. Authors are required to sign a copyright release form as a condition of publication.  Authors who do not wish to commit their papers to the Journal should submit their papers for consideration at the Concurrent Sessions. Note that concurrent session submissions are not considered journal submissions and will not be automatically considered for the journal. Plenary submissions not selected for Plenary Sessions will be considered for the Concurrent Sessions. Authors who do not wish their papers to be considered for Concurrent Sessions should clearly state this in their submission (or notify us after submitting it to Editorial Manager).  Doctoral consortium submissions The Doctoral Consortium allows students to present their proposals and interact with renowned professors of international standing. Research proposals should be submitted in MS-Word format with an abstract (maximum 800 words) to jcae2026.conf@polyu.edu.hk. Please state clearly that the proposal is submitted for the Doctoral Consortium by including “Doctoral Consortium” in the title of the email. Important Dates  Please make your submissions (i.e., papers for Plenary sessions through Editorial Manager and papers for Concurrent sessions or Doctoral Consortium via email) by August 31, 2025. Authors will be notified of their acceptance around September 30, 2025. Each paper will be peer-reviewed according to the policies of JCAE and the journal publisher Elsevier.  About the Journal of Contemporary Accounting & Economics The JCAE is a tri-annual publication published by Elsevier in April, August, and December. The Journal encourages submissions in all the major areas related to accounting and auditing issues.  JCAE is widely recognized as a high-quality journal by researchers and journal evaluation institutes. For example, since 2010, JCAE has been ranked an “A” grade journal in the Journal Rating Listing of the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC). JCAE is included in the SCOPUS of Elsevier, the EconLit of the American Economic Association, and the SSCI listing. The Journal has an impact factor of 2.9 and a Citescore of 6.0. For all inquiries, please contact: jcae2026.conf@polyu.edu.hk Conference Organising Committee Prof. Nancy Su, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Prof. Zhang Shuran, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Prof. Dong Xiaohong, Anhui University of Finance and Economics

AF Student Receives Innovation and Technology Scholarship 2025

We are proud to announce that Hayden YAU, a BBA (Hons) in Accounting and Finance student from the School of Accounting and Finance (AF), has been selected as one of the 25 recipients of this year’s Innovation and Technology Scholarship — a prestigious scholarship jointly launched by the Innovation and Technology Commission, HSBC and The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups.  This esteemed award provides outstanding Hong Kong undergraduates with invaluable opportunities to broaden their overseas or Mainland exposure, deepen their industry experience and foster their passion for science and technology. Hayden’s recognition is a testament to his extraordinary achievements in business and financial technology, which also highlights AF’s commitment to nurturing future leaders in the fields of accounting and finance. The Award Presentation Ceremony was held on 26 June 2025, with our staff representatives joining in the celebration of this joyous occasion. Each awardee was awarded a scholarship of up to HK$150,000, supporting them to participate in initiatives including overseas/Mainland attachments, mentorship programmes, local internships and service projects.  

Call for Nominations: Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU School of Accounting and Finance 2025

The School of Accounting and Finance (AF) is delighted to announce that the new round of nominations for the Outstanding Alumni Award of PolyU AF 2025 is now open. The award aims to recognise outstanding graduates of AF for their professional achievements and significant contributions to the community and their alma mater.   Eligibility The nominated candidate must be a graduate who has successfully completed full-time or part-time programme offered by PolyU (or its forerunners: Hong Kong Government Trade School, Hong Kong Technical College, and Hong Kong Polytechnic) which led to an academic award accredited by the respective Institution.   The proposer can be a PolyU graduate, Honorary Graduate, University Fellow, PolyU staff, PolyU Council and Court member and Advisory Committee member.  There is no limit to the number of nominations to be submitted by each proposer.  However, the proposer cannot be the candidate himself/herself. Selection Criteria The selection of the Award considers two criteria:   (1)      Support and Contribution to PolyU: This key criterion considers nominee’s support and contribution to PolyU, including his/her leadership and/or support in University event and/or alumni activities, support in advisory committee, teaching, research, or student development, as well as support rendered to PolyU initiatives including financial / in-kind donation, or sponsorship.   (2)      Achievement Areas: Three achievement areas serve as a framework for assessing nominee’s achievements in the concerned areas.  They include Professional Achievement, Entrepreneurial Achievement, and Scholarly Achievement.   Achievement Area Description Professional Achievement This achievement area recognises alumni who have attained distinguished achievements, demonstrated exemplary leadership, and made a strong impact on their profession / industry / society. Entrepreneurial Achievement This achievement area recognizes alumni who have demonstrated outstanding innovation and entrepreneurship, as well as founded or advanced business or technology ventures with impact. Scholarly Achievement This achievement area recognises alumni scholars who have made notable scholarly or research contributions in their disciplines, with proven track record and excellent reputation in the field. Alumni who are aged at/under 40 in the award selection year would be eligible for the Outstanding Young Alumni Award.   Nomination and Selection Schedule The nomination form could be downloaded here. Please return the completed form to afmail@polyu.edu.hk with all required supplementary documents (such as a current curriculum vitae of the nominee and two written references) on or before 16 July 2025 (Wednesday). Award Selection Committee The Selection Committee will examine the nominations and assess candidates’ qualifications and performance for the awards.   Confidentiality All information submitted on this nomination form will be kept strictly confidential and will only be used by the Award Selection Committee for the purpose of the selection process.    Enquiries School of Accounting and Finance The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Email: afmail@polyu.edu.hk