2025 Qualitative Accounting Research Symposium

We are delighted to announce that the keynote speech will be presented by Christine Gilbert (Université Laval).

The symposium’s theme is Qualitative Research and Researchers: Trust and Confidence

An Emerging Scholars Colloquium (ESC) will take place on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at the University of Guelph. See below for further information.

Registration for the 2025 QARS event will be available on this site by the end of June.

The Qualitative Accounting Research Symposium (QARS) showcases a niche area of research in the accounting field. Qualitative accounting scholars comprise a dynamic and growing component of the scholarly community. This symposium serves as a platform to unite the community, enable collaboration amongst its members, and add legitimacy to its research output. We are determined to develop and share ideas in a respectful manner and we do not tolerate personal attacks. Participants are encouraged to keep their feedback constructive.

We acknowledge and welcome the diverse population of academia and consider all active participants as valued contributors. We strive to achieve, amongst others, gender, racial, and visible minority groups representation and balance throughout the conference, visible in the organizing committee, speakers, panelists and moderators. In alignment with the University of Guelph’s Anti-Racism Policy, we affirm the fundamental principle of equality to all peoples and recognize the inherent dignity and worth of every person, as well as our responsibility and commitment to provide for equal rights and opportunities without discrimination.

Emerging Scholars Colloquium 2025

The ESC will provide emerging scholars with an opportunity to present and discuss their research projects with senior qualitative researchers within a relatively informal atmosphere. The ESC will take place on November 26, 2025, preceding the QARS on November 27-28, 2025, which ESC participants are encouraged to attend.

Notification of acceptance will be sent to applicants by Friday, October 3, 2025.