About the Journal
Focus and Scopes
British Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance Research is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal that publishes high-quality research articles in the field of both traditional and emerging topics such as digital transformation, sustainability, financial reporting, corporate governance, fraud detection, and the impact of technology on these fields.
Research Areas Include:
- Accounting
- Financial and Managerial Accounting
- Accounting Ethics and Behavior
- Public Sector and Non-profit Accounting
- Sustainability and ESG Accounting
- Auditing
- Forensic Accounting and Fraud
- Audit Quality and Risk
- Internal and External Audit
- Finance
- Corporate Finance
- Market and Behavioral Finance
- Green Finance and ESG
- Digital Currency
- Digital Transformation
- FinTech, Blockchain, and AI in Accounting & Finance
- Big Data Analytics and Automation in Auditing
Editorial Team
Editor-in-Chief
Professor Stephen M. Jackson
Visiting Professor, University of New Brunswick, Canada
Associate Editor
Professor Michael Busler
Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, USA
Editors
Professor Mohamed Khaled Amr ELDaly
Anglia Ruskin University, United Kingdom
Professor Anastasia G. Maggina
University of Crete, Greece
Professor Benjamin C. Osisioma
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria
Professor Mohd Nizal Haniff
Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Malaysia
Dr. Ana-Maria GEAMĂNU
The Bucharest University of Economic Studies, Romania
Dr. Hamide Özyürek
Turgut Ozal University, Turkey
Dr. Chang Chee Fei
Sunway University Business School, Malaysia
Professor Emmanuel I. Okoye
Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, Nigeria
Professor Naveed Iqbal
Anglia Ruskin University, United Kingdom
Professor Madan Bhasin
KIMEP University, Republic of Kazakhstan
Professor Charles Tushabomwe-Kazooba
Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Uganda
Dr. Hassan Tawfiq Mahmmod
Zarqa University, Jordan
Dr. Khaled M. Qatanani
Applied Science University, Bahrain
Dr. Krzysztof Borowski
Warsaw School of Economics, Poland
Peer Review Process
Double-Blind Peer Review
All manuscripts submitted to British Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance Research undergo a rigorous double-blind peer review process to ensure the highest quality of published research.
1. Submission
Author submits manuscript
2. Initial Review
Editorial screening for scope and quality
3. Peer Review
Expert reviewers evaluate manuscript
4. Decision
Editorial decision and publication
Review Timeline
- Initial Decision: 2–4 weeks after submission
- Peer Review: 4–6 weeks for reviewer evaluation
- Final Decision: 6–8 weeks total process time
- Publication: 2–4 weeks after acceptance
Open Access Policy
British Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance Research is committed to providing immediate open access to all published research to promote the global exchange of knowledge.
Benefits of Open Access
- Free access for all readers worldwide
- Increased visibility and citations
- Faster dissemination of research
- Compliance with funder mandates
- Broader societal impact
Licensing
All articles are published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License, allowing:
- Share — copy and redistribute
- Adapt — remix, transform, and build upon
- Commercial use permitted
- Attribution required
Article Processing Charges (APC)
Publication Fee
The publication fee for British Journal of Human Resources and Talent Acquisition Research is 100 GBP per accepted article.
This fee is payable only after the manuscript has been accepted for publication.
Editorial Contact
Editorial Office
British Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance Research124 City Road, London, EC1V 2NX. UK