Accounting as a Social and Organisational Practice

A constructive forum for academic discussions around the role of accounting in organisations and society

The Discipline of Accounting, Governance and Regulation at the University of Sydney Business School is proud to present the next Accounting as a Social and Organisational Practice (ASOP) workshop on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th February 2026.

The ASOP workshop aims to be a signature forum that deepens and widens our knowledge of how accounting operates in organisations and societies. Accounting is a dynamic and multifaceted practice that shapes our contemporary world in countless ways – from driving sustainability initiatives to enhancing corporate governance and upholding ethical standards. Climate change, developments in artificial intelligence (AI), advancements in digital technologies, surveillance capitalism, and geopolitical shifts are transforming our world. ASOP strives to bring together academics to discuss how these and other forces influence the operation of accounting in organisations and society. We encourage submissions covering a broad range of topics related to accounting, including but not limited to financial accounting, management accounting, social and environmental accounting, public sector accounting, nonprofit accounting, accountability, auditing, governance, ethics, and regulation. We welcome diverse theoretical perspectives and are open to a range of research methods.

ASOP strives to connect international academics and offer a constructive and supportive forum for discussions around the ever-changing role of accounting in organisations and society.  The workshop will be held in-person at the University of Sydney Business School, Sydney, Australia. It will feature 10 – 12 paper presentations and one plenary session. To maximise participation from all, papers will be circulated prior. There will be no discussants. The number of attendees will be capped at 60-70 to enable engaged discussion.

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