Welcome to the International Conference of Accounting and Business!

International Conference of Accounting & Business (iCAB)

Join us as we explore the forefront of financial innovation and cultivate a vibrant community dedicated to shaping the future of accounting and business on a global scale.

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Theme: ‘The Agile Enterprise: Technology,
Governance, and Sustainable Growth’

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

  • Conference date: 25-26 June 2026
  • Arrival and Registration:  25 June 2026
  • Opening Ceremony and Conference Activities:  25 June 2026
  • The deadline for abstract submission is (250 words max):  13 March 2026
  • Deadline for Paper Submission is:  ZAR7500
  • Registration Fee: ZAR7500
  • Student registration fee – ZAR4500 (recent proof of university registration needs to be provided in order to be eligible for this fee).
  • The deadline for registration fee payment is 29 May 2026.
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iCAB 2026 Venue

  • Date: 25-26 June 2026
  • Venue: Zimbali Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Address: 6 Zimbali Dr, Zimbali Estate, Dolphin Coast, Ballito, Durban
  • Phone: +27 (0) 32 538 5000
  • Website: https://thecapitalzimbali.co.za/

INTERNATIONAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE

  • Prof Tankiso Moloi, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Prof Asma Salman, American University in the Emirates, United Arab Emirates
  • Prof Musa Mangena, University of Nottingham, United Kingdom
  • Prof Suppanunta Romprasert, Srinakharinwirot University, Thailand
  • Prof Aurelio Hess, Productivity College, Brazil
  • Prof Rafiu Salawu, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
  • Prof Ben Marx, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Prof Michael Adelowotan, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Prof Babu George, Alcorn State University, United States of America
  • Prof Celso Campos, Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo, Brazil
  • Prof Michael Vogelsang, Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences, Germany
  • Dr Varaidzo Denhere, University of Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Dr. Blendi Shima, Canadian Institute of Technology, Albania
  • Prof Olubukunola Ranti Uwuigbe, Covenant University, Nigeria
  • Prof Mabutho Sibanda, University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
  • Prof Athenia Sibindi, University of South Africa, South Africa
  • Prof Oludayo Olugbara, Durban University of Technology, South Africa
  • Dr. Magret Olarewaju, Coventry University, United Kingdom
  • Prof Mazurina Mohd Ali, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
  • Prof Lethiwe Nzama-Sithole , University of Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Prof Reon Matemane, University of Pretoria, South Africa
  • Prof Sezer Bozkus KAHYA, OĞLUKyrgyz-Turkish Manas University
  • Prof Mary Salawu, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria
  • Prof Daniel Schallmo, Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences, Germany
  • Prof Yinka Moses, Victoria University of wellington, New Zealand
  • Prof Rozanne Smith, University of Johannesburg, South Africa

CONFERENCE CHAIR

Prof Tankiso Moloi, University of Johannesburg, smoloi@uj.ac.za

CONFERENCE SECRETARY

Dr Busola Simon-Ilogho, University of Johannesburg, bsimon-ilogho@uj.ac.za

Policies

TECHNICAL OUTLINE OF THE MANUSCRIPT

THE FRONT PAGE OF THE MANUSCRIPT

  • Your manuscript must have a maximum of 15 pages including references. Anything beyond this will be rejected.
  • Send all the papers to bsimon-ilogho@uj.ac.za
  • Apply the APA method of referencing
  • Use 2.54 cm or 1” margins
  • Use only 12 pt Times New Roman font
  • Paper size must be set to A4
  • Spelling must be set to English UK
  • Line spacing should be 1.15
  • The justification should be set to full
  • All pages should be numbered
  • Title of the manuscript
  • The full names and surnames of all the authors
  • Your affiliated institute
  • Abstract and keywords
  • Email address

THEMES AND SUB-THEMES

  • Accounting Education
  • Accounting Evolution and the 4th Industrial Revolution
  • Accounting for Artificial Intelligence
  • Accounting for Crypto-Assets
  • Accounting for Natural Resources
  • Topical Issues in Taxation
  • Issues in Management Accounting and Practices
  • Disruptive Technologies (Big Data, Blockchain, and Robotic Process) and Accounting Profession
  • The Role of Accounting Information
  • Auditing and Forensics
  • Business Information Systems
  • Corporate Finance
  • Corporate Governance
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Capital Market Development
  • Earnings Management
  • Financial Analysis
  • Human Resource Management
  • International Business, InternationalTrade, and Finance
  • Market Structure
  • Marketing Management
  • Strategic Management
  • Business Ethics, Corporate Risk
  • Management, Financial/Corporate
  • Reporting Practices
  • Gender Issues and the Corporate World
  • Integrated Reporting Issues
  • Issues in Environmental Accounting
  • Organisational Management
  • Political Parties Financing, Terrorist Financing, and Cyber-Crimes
  • Sustainability Reporting

Keynote Speakers

You'll meet with some of the best, most progressive leaders in the field.

Prof. Tankiso Moloi

Conference Chair

MS. Tariro Mutizwa

Vice President - Africa AICPA&CIMA

Ms. Gugu Mkhize

CEO of INSETA

MS. Arlene-Lynn Volmink

Audit & Assurance Enthusiast 

Mr Victor Sekese

Chief Executive at SNG Grant Thornton

DR. Mpume Mkhize

Director: Transformation

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About iCAB

The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is a present reality, fundamentally reshaping the DNA of commerce, governance, and society. In this landscape of intelligent automation, data ubiquity, and cyber-physical systems, traditional paradigms in accounting and Business Management are being rewritten.
iCAB 2026 is more than a conference. It is a strategic mission to convene the world's most forward-thinking researchers, innovators, and pioneers.

Call for Pioneering Contributions: iCAB 2026 seeks groundbreaking research that doesn't just observe the transformation but actively designs it. We welcome rigorous and innovative work that explores the frontiers of:

  • Algorithmic Auditing & ESG Assurance: Harnessing AI for transparent and real-time accountability.
  • The Data-Driven C-Suite: New models for strategic decision-making in a sea of big data.
  • Sustainable Value Creation: Integrating climate risk and circular economy principles into core financial architecture.
  • The Future of Capital Markets: The impact of blockchain, tokenization, and decentralized finance.

Every submission will undergo a rigorous double-blind peer-review process, ensuring the highest standards of academic excellence. Accepted manuscripts will be published in a conference proceeding by Springer, cementing your contribution in a globally recognized archive and accelerating the dissemination of your ideas to both academic and industry leaders.

A Fitting Stage for a Global Dialogue: Durban, South Africa: There is no more symbolic location for this dialogue than Durban, South Africa—a vibrant hub of emerging markets, rich cultural diversity, and immense potential. Here, at the crossroads of the African continent and the world, we will not only discuss the future of business but will also witness it in action. Let's collaboratively architect the resilient, intelligent, and equitable business landscapes of
tomorrow

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