The 14th LUMS/AMBS/ICAEW Conference was held at Lancaster University Conference Centre on 15th May 2023. This event was financially supported by the Accounting and Finance department at Lancaster University Management School (LUMS), the Centre for the Analysis of Investment Risk at the Alliance Manchester Business School (AMBS), and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) charitable trusts.

The conference featured a series of enlightening presentations from esteemed academics: Rahul Vashishtha (Duke University), Anne Beatty (Ohio State University), Aytekin Ertan (London Business School), Gaizka Ormazabal (IESE University), and Igor Goncharov (Lancaster University). Each presentation was followed by a thoughtful discussion led by discussants: George Voulgaris (University of Manchester), Claudia Marangoni (Tilburg University), Zhifang Zhang (Warwick Business School), Xiaoxi Wu (Bocconi Business School), and Tan Do (Bayes Business School).

On opening the conference, Dr Justin Chircop and Dr Mahmoud Gad, organisers of the conference, said: “We are delighted to host this prestigious conference at Lancaster University and to welcome some of the most active and influential accounting researchers in the world. This is a great opportunity for our faculty and students to learn from and interact with leading experts in the field and to showcase our own research contributions. We look forward to a stimulating and productive event.”

Professor Igor Goncharov from the Accounting and Finance department praised the event, stating, “This was a fantastic opportunity for learning and networking. We had engaging discussions about such important topics as the role of financial reporting in controlling carbon emissions and managing climate risks, possible remedies for bank reporting and risk management practices in the aftermath of interest-rate increases and the failure of the Silicon Valley Bank, and how better reporting for M&As can help firms avoid value-destroying acquisitions.”

The conference was attended by over 50 participants that had the opportunity to share new ideas and network during lunch and coffee breaks, creating a fantastic environment for knowledge sharing and deeper discussions.

At the end of the conference, the organisers extended their heartfelt gratitude to all attendees, presenters, and discussants for their active participation and invaluable contributions. These were essential in making this event a success.