2026 PolyU Accounting Research Conference

The School of Accounting and Finance at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) is going to host the 2026 PolyU Accounting Research Conference on 3 - 4 December 2026 at M1603 on PolyU Campus.

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Accounting and Finance, the conference aims to provide a platform for rising scholars around the world to present their unpublished research papers. A half-day roundtable symposium for all conference presenters/ discussants will be held for PolyU faculty members on 3 December before the main conference on 4 December. 

Each paper presentation was 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):

• Shane Dikolli (Bank of America Professor of Business Administration, University of Virginia)  
• Chan Li (C.A. Scupin Professor; Koch Professor in Business Economics, University of Kansas) 
• Lou Yun (Associate Professor of Accounting; Associate Dean (Research), Singapore Management University) 
• Xiaoli Tian (Associate Professor, Georgetown University) 
• Anastasia A. Zakolyukina (Assistant Professor of Finance, Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College)  

Guest Registration

Registration for the conference begins on 3 November 2026. Due to limited capacity, registration was 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. 

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. Colin Zeng, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University