APMAA connects scholars, practitioners, and institutions across the Asia-Pacific region to advance management accounting research.

Advancing Accounting Scholarship Across Asia and Beyond

Established in 2004, the Asia-Pacific Management Accounting Association (APMAA) is a leading international academic organization dedicated to advancing accounting scholarship and fostering collaboration across the Asia‑Pacific region and beyond. APMAA has developed a robust research ecosystem grounded in transparency, scholarly rigor, and global engagement.

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What Is APMAA?

APMAA is a comprehensive academic association covering the full spectrum of accounting research. While historically recognized for leadership in management accounting, the association now embraces a balanced portfolio that includes financial accounting, sustainability reporting, governance, ethics, and auditing.

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Our International Position

APMAA maintains a distinctive regional identity while standing alongside major global academic organizations such as the AAA, EAA, and AFAANZ.

• Global Reach: Annual participation from more than 20 countries.

• Research Leadership: Active in emerging fields including AI, ESG reporting, healthcare accountability, and digital transformation.

• “Phygital” Engagement: A modern hybrid model featuring Webinars with over 1,100 registrants.

• Publication Integration: Strong linkage with the internationally indexed Asia-Pacific Management Accounting Journal (APMAJ).

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Academic Scope and Research Domains

APMAA’s activities reflect the diversity and complexity of accounting in the Asia‑Pacific region. Research contributions are balanced across three major pillars:

• Management Accounting & Performance Measurement (~40%)

• Financial Accounting, Reporting & ESG Disclosure (~30%)

• Internal Control, Governance, Ethics & Auditing (~30%)

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Global Standards and Research Integrity

APMAA’s reputation is built on rigorous scholarly standards and a strong commitment to ethical research practices.

• Governance & Review: Full‑paper, double‑blind peer review managed through Microsoft CMT.

• Expert Reviewer Pool: More than 100 reviewers from 15+ countries ensure academic quality.

• Scholarly Dialogue: Each accepted paper is assigned a Discussant who provides detailed feedback during conference sessions.

• Integrity & Transparency: Strict conflict‑of‑interest policies and annual publication of leadership roles and reviewer lists.
  
  
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Membership Made Simple:  Membership
　

"No membership required to submit. Conference participation = automatic membership."

We invite a diverse international community to advance accounting scholarship together:

• Academics and Researchers: From all accounting disciplines seeking cross-country collaboration.

• Doctoral Students & Early-Career Scholars: Supported through our Doctoral Colloquium, mentorship systems, and dedicated developmental sessions.

• Practitioners: Professionals interested in the intersection of theory and regional practice.
  
  　

Participation in the Annual APMAA Conference automatically grants membership for one year. With no separate annual dues, our inclusive model ensures accessibility for scholars from both developed and emerging economies.　
　

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                 Welcome Message from the Chairperson (2026)

Prof. Dr. Susumu Ueno
Chairperson, APMAA
　

　

Welcome to the Asia-Pacific Management Accounting Association (APMAA). Since its inception in 2002 and formal establishment in 2004, APMAA has grown into an internationally connected academic community spanning more than twenty countries. Our members include scholars, practitioners, and doctoral students committed to advancing accounting research and practice across diverse institutional and cultural contexts.

APMAA promotes dialogue across management accounting, financial reporting, ESG and sustainability, and governance and auditing. Through our annual conferences, doctoral programs, webinars, and publications—including the Asia-Pacific Management Accounting Journal (APMAJ)—we seek to foster transparent, constructive, and globally relevant scholarship.

As APMAA enters its third decade, we warmly invite researchers, practitioners, and students from around the world to join our activities and contribute to this collaborative academic community.

　

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APMAA Archive
 
Annual Conference History: Conference-Venues 
 2025      2024      2023      2022  　2021     2020    
 2019      2018      2017      2016 　 2015     2014   
 2013      2012      2011      2010    2009 

Documents: 
 To-Conference-Organizers, 

 Guidelines-for-Discussants-and-Presenters,
 Doctoral-Colloquium  
　

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