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Journal of Accounting Literature Template

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About the Journal of Accounting Literature format

Journal of Accounting Literature is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Auditing, Earnings Management, Governance, Corporate Finance and Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Journal of Accounting Literature 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inAuditing, Earnings Management, Governance Corporate Finance and Governance Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting Financial Markets and Investment Strategies Accounting and Organizational Management
ISSN0737-4607
Citation impact (2-yr)4.5
h-index42
i10-index124
Total citations9,041
Top institutions publishing hereMacquarie University
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in Journal of Accounting Literature per year

10
2013
4
2014
10
2015
9
2016
10
2017
19
2018
12
2019
3
2021
11
2022
59
2023
83
2024
127
2025

Citation impact of Journal of Accounting Literature by publication year

287
2013
145
2014
667
2015
1.2K
2016
564
2017
1.5K
2018
286
2019
52
2021
174
2022
2.6K
2023
862
2024
316
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Journal of Accounting Literature

The use of partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) in management accounting research: Directions for future theory development

Christian Nitzl · 5 Oct 2016

In management accounting research, the capabilities of Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM) have only partially been utilized. These yet unexploited capabilities of PLS-SEM are a useful tool in the often explorative state of research in management accounting. After reviewing eleven top-ranked management accounting journals through the end of 2013, 37 articles in which…

Big data techniques in auditing research and practice: Current trends and future opportunities

Adrian Gepp, Martina K. Linnenluecke, Terrence J. O’Neill et al. · 1 Feb 2018

This paper analyses the use of big data techniques in auditing, and finds that the practice is not as widespread as it is in other related fields. We first introduce contemporary big data techniques to promote understanding of their potential application. Next, we review existing research on big data in accounting and finance. In addition…

Business sustainability research: A theoretical and integrated perspective

Zabihollah Rezaee · 7 Jun 2016

Global investors demand, regulators require, and companies disclose their sustainability performance information, and scholars have started to conduct research on sustainability performance, reporting and assurance. The goal of firm value creation can be achieved when management considers the interests of all stakeholders and integrates all five economic, governance, social, ethical, and environmental (EGSEE) dimensions of…

Accounting conservatism: A review of the literature

George W. Ruch, Gary K. Taylor · 27 Feb 2015

We review and analyze the accounting literature that examines the effects of accounting conservatism on financial statements and financial statement users. We begin by analyzing how conservatism affects the reported numbers on the financial statements. These studies primarily evaluate how conservatism affects earnings quality, including earnings persistence and the presence of earnings management. Next, we…

The influence of individual executives on corporate financial reporting: A review and outlook from the perspective of upper echelons theory

M. Plöckinger, Ewald Aschauer, Martin R. W. Hiebl et al. · 15 Oct 2016

In recent years, numerous studies have investigated whether individual executives and their characteristics relate to financial reporting choices. In this article, we review archival, experimental and survey research on the influence of individual executives on corporate financial reporting and use upper echelons theory as our organizing framework. Our review of 60 studies shows that research…

Journal of Accounting Literature template — frequently asked questions

How do I write a paper in the Journal of Accounting Literature format?
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What reference style does Journal of Accounting Literature use?
Journal of Accounting Literature uses Numbered (Elsevier) references, shown as numbered [1], [2] markers in the text. DocuGuru formats every in-text citation and the reference list in this exact style automatically. A reference appears like this: [1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Journal of Accounting Literature 12 (2023) 45–58.
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