2025-09-03 8:00 AM
2025-09-04 6:00 PM
8 Chongwen Road, Suzhou Industrial Park, SUzhou, Jiangsu 215123 China
CAFRE2025.IBSS@xjtlu.edu.cn/
Paper Submission WELCOME
You are invited to submit papers to the “2025 Conference on Accounting and Finance Research and Education in the Era of Rapid Technological Advances”, scheduled for September 3-4, 2025, at the International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) at Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU), China.
The conference promises to address the current state of technology and the outcomes of ongoing research in the areas of accounting, finance, education, and related business disciplines.
Advances in technology have immensely enhanced information acquisition, retrieval, and processing having a profound impact on the way business operates and the way professionals do their job. This event offers a forum for scholars, researchers, and students to interact with experts in these fields and learn about the latest developments in their field—especially in the context of rapid technological developments epitomized by artificial intelligence, big data, and other technological innovations.
We invite original, unpublished work from individuals active in the broad theme of the conference. All papers submitted will be reviewed and papers accepted for presentations will be supported by discussants.
THEMES
We welcome submissions in a wide range of topics, including but not limited to:
- Artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and machine learning
- Blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and digital finance
- Fintech and financial inclusion
- Cybersecurity in financial data management
- Accounting for technology and innovation
- Business ethics and corporate governance
- Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
- Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG)
- Entrepreneurship, innovation and sustainability
- Regulation and the roles of government
- Risk management in the digital age
- Green finance, green innovation and technology
- Green supply chain analysis and social responsibility in global supply chains
- Curriculum design and educational research
- Pedagogy and case studies
Proposals for Panels, Workshops, and Tutorials are also welcome.
DATES
September 3-4, 2025
LOCATION
Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, Suzhou, China (online attendance available)
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
Prof. Lin William Cong
Professor of Finance and Rudd Family Professor of Management, Academic Director of Fintech at Cornell Initiative, Cornell University; Department Editor, Management Science
Prof. Nancy Lixin Su
Head and Professor of Accounting, School of Accounting and Finance, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University; Co-Editor, Journal of Contemporary Accounting & Economics
SUBMISSIONS GUIDELINES
Full Papers are preferred but an Extended Abstract will be considered, the deadline for submission and pre-registration is 28th May, 2025.
For submitted Extended Abstracts, the deadline for the Full Paper submission is 30th June 2025.
We welcome attendees without paper submission/presentation, the pre-registration deadline is 28th May, 2025.
Submission: Full papers written in English or extended abstracts with detailed description of data, research design, main results, and contributions may be submitted to: https://xjtlu.mike-x.com/W4tke.
Authors will be required to submit 2 files in PDF format:
- The complete paper inclusive of title page containing
- title of the paper
- name of the author(s)
- address, affiliation and email for each author
- The paper without identifying details. Author names, affiliations and any other potentially identifying information should be removed from the text.
AUTHOR NOTIFICATION
Authors will be notified of the outcome by: 20th July, 2025
MEET-THE-EDITORS SESSION
The “Meet the Editors” session provides conference attendees to meet and talk with the editors of the conference. Editors/Associate Editors from internationally leading and reputable journals will answer questions about the journals and discuss matters related to the publication process. A preliminary list of the represented journals is shown below:
- China Accounting and Finance Review
- China Finance Review International
- Journal of Business Ethics
- Journal of Contemporary Accounting and Economics
- Journal of International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation
- The Financial Review
PUBLICATION OPPORTUNITIES
The Conference Organising Committee may invite authors of the papers presented at the conference for publication in select journals through a fast-track review process. Within two months of the conference, these papers will undergo a blind review process. This is a “no-fault” submission option. If the manuscript is rejected by the journal, the author(s) remain eligible to submit the paper to the journal through the normal submission process. Papers submitted must not be under review at any journals.
The following journals have offered a fast-track review option:
- China Accounting and Finance Review (CAFR)
- China Finance Review International (CFRI)
- Journal of Contemporary Accounting and Economics (JCAE)
- Journal of International Accounting Auditing and Taxation (JIAAT)
- The Financial Review (FR)
Authors of papers presented at the conference may be invited to submit their work for the standard peer-review process.
- Corporate Governance: An International Review (CGIR)
More journals may be subsequently added.
BEST PAPER AWARD
There will be two best paper awards. The best papers will be selected from among the papers presented at the conference and chosen by a panel of experts.
REGISTRATION FEE AND VISA
Registration fees will be RMB ¥2,000 (or USD $280) for onsite participants and RMB ¥1,200 (or USD $180) for online participants. The registration fees include access to the full conference program for all participants and catering for onsite participants including breaks, lunches and the social dinner. The link for registration fee payment will be made available at a later time.
A valid VISA may be required for foreign attendees. For VISA enquires, please contact CAFRE2025.IBSS@xjtlu.edu.cn.
ORGANISER
International Business School Suzhou at Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool University, China
Contact: CAFRE2025.IBSS@xjtlu.edu.cn
CONFERENCE SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Conference Chair:
Stephen Gong, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China
Conference Co-Chairs:
Steven Dellaportas, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China
Jia Zhai, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China
Committee Members:
Shantanu Banerjee, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
Charlie X. Cai, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
Jean Chen, University of Kent, Canterbury, United Kingdom
Tao Chen, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
Steven Dellaportas, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China
Yizhe Dong, University of Edinburgh, UK
Yiwei Fang, Soochow University, China
Xianjie He, Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, China
Xuezhong (Tony) He, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China
Haiyan Jiang, Macquarie University, Australia
Yue Li, University of Toronto, Canada
Donghui Li, Shenzhen University, China
Jing Li, University of Bradford, UK
Junye Li, Fudan University, China
Nadia Massoud, The University of Melbourne, Australia
Linna Shi, University of Cincinnati, USA
Gaoliang Tian, Xi’an Jiaotong University, China
HS Wilson Tong, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
Yanyan Wang, Xiamen University, China
Qiang Wu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong SAR, China
Wenfeng Wu, Shanghai Jiaotong University, China
Tong Yu, University of Cincinnati, USA
Joseph Zhang, Bowling Green State University, USA
Bohui Zhang, Chinese University Hong Kong (Shenzhen), China
Shan Zhao, City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
Nan Zhou, University of Cincinnati, USA
Hong Zou, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Peng Cheng, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China
Chris Florakis, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
Stephen Gong, Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, China
Haiyan Zhou, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, USA
About International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) and Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU)
Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University (XJTLU) is a leading international institution located in Suzhou, China. Established through a unique partnership between Xi'an Jiaotong University and the University of Liverpool, XJTLU blends Eastern wisdom with Western innovation, creating a vibrant environment for education and research.
International Business School Suzhou (IBSS) at XJTLU is one of the youngest triple-crowned business schools in the world holding the prestigious AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA accreditations. This elite status reflects IBSS’s commitment to high-quality education, cutting-edge research, and global business practices. International scholars attending the conference here will find themselves immersed in a supportive academic community with state-of-the-art facilities.
About Suzhou, China
The conference will be held onsite in Suzhou, China. Suzhou is a captivating jewel nestled in the heart of China’s Yangtze River Delta, where centuries of history and vibrant modernity intertwine seamlessly. Known for its exquisite classical gardens, the city offers a serene escape with meticulously designed landscapes, meandering waterways, and charming stone bridges that evoke the elegance of ancient China. Beyond its storied past, Suzhou embraces contemporary innovation with dynamic urban districts, high-tech industrial zones, and modern infrastructure that enhance its allure without diminishing its historical charm. Excellent transport links ensure easy access from major cities such as Shanghai and Nanjing, making Suzhou a convenient destination for a deep dive into China’s cultural and economic heartbeat.
About China Accounting and Finance Review (CAFR)
Established in 1999 by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) in collaboration with Tsinghua University, CAFR is the first refereed journal of accounting and finance published in the Greater China Region. For more than 20 years, CAFR publishes original articles on issues in accounting and finance in China.
CAFR has been rated "A" in the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) Journal Quality List and indexed in the Australian Research Council (ARC) and the American Economic Association’s EconLit.
About China Finance Review International (CFRI)
China Finance Review International is a flagship academic journal broadly covering the Chinese and international financial markets. It aims to publish quality empirical and theoretical works on important finance and economic issues throughout the world.
CFRI has an Impact Factor of 9.0 and a CiteScore of 12.4, and is in Q1 of the Chinese Academy of Science Journal Ranking System.
About Corporate Governance: An International Review (CGIR)
The mission of Corporate Governance: An International Review (CGIR) is to publish cutting-edge research on the phenomena of comparative corporate governance throughout the global economy. CGIR acts as a forum for the exchange of information, insights and knowledge based on both theoretical development and practical experience. It is committed to publishing rigorous and relevant research on corporate governance so that the practice of corporate governance can be influenced and improved throughout the world.
The mission of Corporate Governance: An International Review is to publish cutting-edge international business research on the phenomena of comparative corporate governance throughout the global economy. Our ultimate goal is a rigorous and relevant global theory of corporate governance. We define corporate governance broadly as the exercise of power over corporate entities so as to increase the value provided to the organization's various stakeholders, as well as making those stakeholders accountable for acting responsibly with regard to the protection, generation, and distribution of wealth invested in the firm. Because of this broad conceptualization, a wide variety of academic disciplines can contribute to our understanding, and we do not limit our perspective to any one theory or methodological paradigm. Previous theory and research has been published by scholars operating from such base disciplines as accounting, economics, finance, law, management, sociology, and political science. In other words, we seek to learn about both the antecedents and effects of corporate governance practices, policies, and principles throughout the world from an interdisciplinary “conversation”.
Authors should strive to produce original, insightful, and interesting theory and research to build on previous corporate governance research or redirect research into entirely new areas, so that we move closer to a parsimonious, accurate and generalizable global theory of corporate governance. All submissions are comprehensively refereed using two or more anonymous reviewers who do not know the names or the affiliations of the submitting author(s). We see reviewing as a developmental process that aims at improving the quality of individual papers. We seek to be the publication outlet of choice for all scholars interested in reading about and publishing research on international aspects of corporate governance, as well as the knowledge center for consultants, practitioners and public policy makers engaged with corporate governance throughout the world.
CGIR has been rated "A" in the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) Journal Quality List and is rated “3” in Association of Business Schools (ABS) Academic Journal Guide. CGIR has an Impact Factor of 4.6 and a CiteScore of 7.0.
About the Journal Business Ethics (JBE)
The Journal of Business Ethics publishes only original articles from a wide variety of methodological and disciplinary perspectives concerning ethical issues related to business that bring something new or unique to the discourse in their field. Since its initiation in 1980, the editors have encouraged the broadest possible scope. The term 'business' is understood in a wide sense to include all systems involved in the exchange of goods and services, while 'ethics' is circumscribed as all human action aimed at securing a good life. Systems of production, consumption, marketing, advertising, social and economic accounting, labour relations, public relations and organisational behaviour are analysed from a moral viewpoint. The style and level of dialogue involve all who are interested in business ethics - the business community, universities, government agencies and consumer groups.
The JBE is included in the Financial Times 50 journal list and has an Impact Factor of 2.9 and a CiteScore of 6.0.
About the Journal of Contemporary Accounting & Economics (JCAE)
The Journal of Contemporary Accounting & Economics is dedicated to publishing high-quality manuscripts that rigorously apply economics, legal, behavioral, and other theories to accounting/auditing.
The journal emphasizes rigorous work using both empirical and analytical methodologies. While positive accounting research is the current approach to research, the journal is also open to other approaches such as design science.
The journal encourages submissions in the following major areas as related to accounting and auditing issues: financial contracts, corporate governance, capital markets, financial institutions, the economics of organizations, ESG, and technology.
The JCAE has been rated "A" in the Australian Business Deans Council (ABDC) Journal Quality List and has an Impact Factor of 2.9 and a CiteScore of 6.0.
About the Journal of International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation (JIAAT).
Founded in 1992, the Journal of International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation (JIAAT) publishes research that advances our understanding of international accounting over a diverse range of topics and research methods. JIAAT articles deal with most areas of international accounting, including auditing, financial accounting, taxation, social and environmental accounting, and management accounting.
The JIAAT is rated “3” in Association of Business Schools (ABS) Academic Journal Guide and has an Impact Factor of 3.3 and a CiteScore of 5.3.
About the Financial Review (FR)
The Financial Review publishes original empirical, theoretical and methodological research providing new insights into issues of importance in all areas of financial economics. Examples of topics include asset pricing, banking, corporate finance, corporate governance, derivative instruments, financial intermediation, financial research methodology, investment management, market microstructure, mergers and acquisitions, risk management, risk measurement, securities pricing and market equilibrium. We seek a global authorship and varied perspectives.
The FR has an Impact Factor of 2.6 and CiteScore of 3.3.
RECOMMENDED ACCOMMODATIONS
- Xi’an Jiaotong Liverpool International Conference Center 西交利物浦国际会议中心
Estimated Distance to IBSS (XJTLU): 800 m
- Four Points by Sheraton Suzhou 苏州福朋喜来登酒店
Estimated Distance to IBSS (XJTLU): ≈2 km
- Worldhotel Grand Dushu Lake Suzhou 苏州独墅湖世尊酒店
Estimated Distance to IBSS (XJTLU): ≈2 km
- InterContinental Suzhou, an IHG Hotel 苏州洲际酒店
Estimated Distance to IBSS (XJTLU): 2.5–3.0 km
CONTACT US
Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact us by e-mail at CAFRE2025.IBSS@xjtlu.edu.cn.
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