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.
QARS 2025
Qualitative Research and Researchers: Trust and Confidence
Date: November 27 - 28, 2025
Venue: University of Guelph
This theme will be explored by the wonderful members of our panel including Sarah Lauwo (University of Sheffield), Paulina Arroyo (Université du Québec à Montréal), Matt Bamber (York University), and Sedzani Musundwa (University of South Africa).
Emerging Scholars Colloquium 2025
Date: November 26, 2025
Venue: University of Guelph
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 2025 Symposium is co-organized by the University of Guelph, York University, and Algoma University. We are grateful to our sponsors, including the Canadian Academic Accounting Association, Accounting Perspectives, CPA Ontario, the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics, the Department of Management at the University of Guelph, the School of Administrative Studies at York University, and the Faculty of Business & Economics at Algoma University.
Keynote Speaker: Christine Gilbert (Université Laval)
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