Its annual congress offers researchers from all over the world a platform to present their current projects and exchange ideas with networks.
This year, almost 800 different research projects were presented and discussed, including 30 from Austria. This year's congress focussed in particular on sustainability reporting, climate change, diversity and the combination of financial and non-financial information as part of exciting panel discussions.
The Institute of Accounting, Taxation and Auditing at the University of Innsbruck was also successfully represented in 2023 and presented the following research projects:
| A | B |
|---|---|
| Nadine Georgiou | Book-tax conformity and accounting conservatism with private firm |
| Sabine Graschitz | An empirical analysis of the Austrian audit market: The effects of the EU Audit Reform on market concentration and audit fees in Austria |
| Benjamin Kraft | The Social Network of the IFRS Interpretations Committee |
| Stéphanie Mittelbach-Hörmanseder | The Online Usage of Integrated Reports - An Exploratory Study of the Demand Side |
In addition to the professional interactions, the meeting also provided an opportunity to explore the cultural heritage of Helsinki. The participants particularly enjoyed the impressive architecture, the idyllic landscape and the hospitable atmosphere of the cities of Espoo and Helsinki.
