CALL FOR PAPERS FOR THE 2^ND ICPAU RESEARCH CONFERENCE

12 NOVEMBER 2026

VENUE: VIRTUAL (ZOOM)

THEME: Accountancy at the Forefront: Driving Sustainability and Uganda's Economic Transformation

• 1.0 OVERVIEW OF THE CONFERENCE

  The Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda (ICPAU) is the national professional accountancy body established by an Act of Parliament, the Accountants Act, Cap 294. In accordance with this Act, ICPAU is mandated to:

  1. Regulate and maintain the standard of accountancy in Uganda; and
  2. Prescribe and regulate the conduct of accountants and practicing accountants in Uganda.

  ICPAU is pleased to announce and convene its 2nd Annual Research Conference, scheduled to take place on 12 November 2026. The Conference serves as the Institute's premier researchers' platform for research dissemination, thought leadership and stakeholder engagement. It brings together academics, professional accountants, regulators, policymakers, business leaders, development partners, and emerging scholars.

  The Conference seeks to foster dialogue on emerging issues affecting the accountancy profession and the broader economy, while contributing to evidence-based policy recommendations to Government. Through the presentation and discussion of high-quality research, this Conference will contribute to professional advancement, informed decision-making, and Uganda's long-term socio-economic development.

• 2.0 CONFERENCE THEME

  The Conference is organised under the theme:

  "Accountancy at the Forefront: Driving Sustainability and Uganda's Economic Transformation"

  The accountancy profession plays a critical role in fostering transparency, accountability, and sustainable value creation across both the public and private sectors. As organisations navigate rapid technological change, evolving stakeholder expectations, sustainability challenges, and increasingly complex economic environments, the demand for trusted professional expertise continues to grow.

  The 2026 Conference theme recognises the strategic contribution of accountants in strengthening governance, supporting evidence-based decision-making, advancing sustainability reporting and assurance, promoting innovation, and enhancing public confidence in financial information. The theme further aligns the profession with Uganda's development aspirations by highlighting the role of accountancy in driving productivity, competitiveness, investment, and inclusive economic growth.

  The Institute conducts and disseminates research for national and professional importance. Therefore, the Conference seeks to generate research and practical insights that position the accountancy profession at the centre of influencing national economic policy.

• 3.0 CALL FOR PAPERS

  The Institute invites academics, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, postgraduate students, and development partners to submit original research papers for presentation at the 2nd ICPAU Research Conference 2026.

  The Conference welcomes high-quality empirical, conceptual, policy, and practice-oriented papers that contribute to the advancement of the accountancy profession and address contemporary economic, governance, sustainability, and development challenges.

  Submissions are invited under, but not limited to, the following thematic tracks:

  1. Track 1: Future of the Accountancy Profession
     • Emerging competencies for professional accountants
     • Accounting education and skills development
     • Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
     • Talent management and leadership in the profession
  2. Track 2: Sustainability, ESG and Integrated Reporting
     • Sustainability reporting and assurance
     • ESG performance measurement and disclosure
     • Climate-related financial reporting
     • Integrated reporting and value creation
  3. Track 3: Digital Transformation and Innovation
     • Artificial Intelligence in accounting, auditing, and finance
     • Data analytics and business intelligence
     • Financial technologies (FinTech)
     • Cybersecurity and digital governance
     • Emerging technologies and professional practice
  4. Track 4: Public Financial Management and Accountability
     • Public sector accounting and reporting
     • Budgeting, expenditure management, and fiscal sustainability
     • Transparency, accountability, and anti-corruption initiatives
     • Performance management in public institutions
     • Public sector reforms and governance
  5. Track 5: Taxation, Governance, and Financial Integrity
     • Domestic revenue mobilisation and widening Uganda's tax base
     • Tax compliance and taxpayer behaviour
     • Corporate governance and board effectiveness
     • Tax expenditures management
     • Tax policy development and reforms
     • Ethics, integrity, and public trust
  6. Track 6: Accountancy and National Development
     • Financial inclusion and economic participation
     • SME development and entrepreneurship
     • Private sector competitiveness and productivity
     • Financial resilience and sustainability
     • Accountancy's contribution to Uganda's Ten-Fold Growth Strategy

  Research completed from January 2022 to-date will be considered. Papers should be original work that has not been previously published and should demonstrate methodological rigor, analytical depth, and practical relevance. Selected papers may be considered for publication through.

• 4.0 SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

  1. Research papers must be submitted by the authors. For co-authored papers, the submission must be made by the Principal Investigator.
  2. Full papers should not exceed 7,000 words, including references.
  3. Papers must conform to APA 7th Edition referencing style.
  4. All submissions must be made through ICPAU research conference submission portal.

• 5.0 IMPORTANT DATES

  1. Deadline for submission of abstracts and full papers: 30 September 2026
  2. Deadline for confirmation of presenters: 23 October 2026

• 6.0 CONFERENCE FEES

  UGX 50,000

• 7.0 FOR FURTHER INFORMATION

  For inquiries, please contact:

  Conference Coordinator

  Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Uganda

  Plot 42, 46 and 48 Bukoto Street, Kololo

  P.O. Box 12464, Kampala, Uganda

  Tel: +256-414-540125

  Email: research@icpau.co.ug

  WhatsApp: +256 700 694 025

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