Annual Conference for Management Accounting Research (ACMAR)
23rd Annual Conference for Management Accounting Research
We are looking forward to the 23rd Annual Conference for Management Accounting Research (ACMAR) in March 2026.
The ACMAR provides a platform for participants to discuss current research trends, share recent findings on management accounting practices, and foster interaction between researchers in the community. We will let you know the keynote speakers in due time.
In addition, participants will have the opportunity to present their own research projects in parallel sessions and roundtables.
The ACMAR Doctoral Colloquium will take place on March 4-5, 2026, prior to the ACMAR.
We will do our very best to make ACMAR an exciting event and look forward to meeting you in Vallendar in March 2026!
Submission
The conference is an annual meeting place for the academic management accounting community and offers a unique opportunity for presenting research in management accounting and finding out what colleagues in the field are working on. In addition, ACMAR provides a friendly and sociable context to keep in touch with colleagues from across Europe and beyond.
We invite you to present your research at one of the parallel sessions of the conference. Research papers dealing with all aspects of management accounting will be considered for presentation.
The deadline for the submission of papers is December 2nd ,2025. (notification of decisions by end of December)
An author can submit and present only one paper. However, a presenter can also be a non-presenting co-author on additional papers.
Authors are invited to submit full papers. The deadline for the submission of papers is December 2nd, 2025.
A full paper is a complete scholarly research report that could reasonably be submitted for publication in a public working paper data base such as SSRN.
Papers will be evaluated by independent peer review.
Confirmation of acceptance or rejection will be given by the end of December, and mailed to the corresponding address of the presenting author (unless another author is selected as a contact person).
The presenters of an accepted paper must register as a participant for the conference.
By submitting a paper, the authors thereby agree to their paper being made available in the restricted access area of the conference website.
Please take into account that once a paper is included in the program, the author should present it at the conference or officially notify the organizers of its withdrawal.
When submitting a paper, please follow our paper categorization and specify the methodology category.
Methodology categories of the paper submitted:
• Survey
• Experimental
• Qualitative
• Conceptual
• Archival
• Others
Ready to submit? Please use the link below to access the submission form.
15th ACMAR Doctoral Colloquium 2026
In 2026, the 15th colloquium for doctoral students in management accounting will be held in conjunction with the Annual Conference for Management Accounting Research (ACMAR). The colloquium will take place on March 04 - 05, 2026.
The colloquium’s objective is to provide an opportunity for doctoral students in management accounting from various countries to discuss their research projects and work in progress with the colloquium´s faculty members.
The deadline for the submission of papers is December 2nd,2025.
Photo gallery
Established in 2002, the Annual Conference for Management Accounting Research, started out as an annual meeting place for the German-speaking community in management accounting research. Today, the conference is acknowledged as an important forum for discussion among the international research community. Why not take a look at some of our more recent conferences! Browse our photo gallery to see highlights from previous ACMAR conferences.
Conference hosts
Vallendar and our campus –
Where to stay and how to find us
Perfectly located and breathtakingly scenic, Vallendar and the Middle Rhine Valley offer a wealth of activities throughout the year. Enjoy panoramic hikes and cycle routes, take romantic river cruises, visit nearby outdoor swimming pools, or relax at the sauna – there is something for everybody. Numerous historic castles are scattered throughout the area, with 40 punctuating the Rhine Gorge hilltops ready for history lovers to explore. While international world travelers will find that strong transport connections provide a host of possibilities with major European destinations such as London, Paris, Amsterdam, and Prague easily accessible by road, rail or air.
The fact that the Rhine Valley is a perennial hotspot for tourists means there are plenty of hotels to suit all budgets and tastes in Koblenz and the surrounding area. Please find below our hotel recommendations:
Directions
WHU Campus Vallendar
56179 Vallendar
Campus Vallendar
Our virtual campus tour gives an impression of what it is like at WHU in Vallendar. Explore the main building known as the Marienburg and the central square ‘Burgplatz’, a popular meeting spot for students and locals alike. Take a glimpse into lecture halls, the library, open study spaces, the gym, and more. All of our campus buildings are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.
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