China Journal of Accounting Studies

Journal overview

China Journal of Accounting Studies (CJAS) is a peer-reviewed open access journal.

China Journal of Accounting Studies (CJAS) is the official international research journal of the Accounting Society of China. It aims to serve as a forum for knowledge exchange between and among Chinese and international academics, research students, policy makers and others interested in accounting and finance research and developments in China and elsewhere. The journal adheres to a principle of openness and inclusiveness and embraces any established or innovative theoretical paradigm based on economics, sociology, psychology and other related sciences or social sciences. It welcomes contributions across a wide range of research methodologies (e.g. analytical, archival, experimental, survey and qualitative case methods) and topics (e.g. financial accounting, management accounting, finance and financial management, auditing, corporate governance, public sector accounting, social and environmental accounting, accounting education, accounting history and accounting information systems). Studies that focus on Chinese as well as non-Chinese accounting and finance theories, methods and issues are equally acceptable. Submitted manuscripts will be evaluated on their originality, rigor, relevance and quality of exposition.

Peer Review Policy

All articles in this journal have undergone editorial screening and double anonymized peer review.

Read the Instructions for Authors for information on how to submit your article.

*Please note that China Journal of Accounting Studies converted to a fully Open Access journal beginning with Volume 8 (2020). The 2013-2019 volumes will be free to access from 1 January 2020.

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