The Canadian Academic Accounting Association

What The Canadian Academic Accounting Association does

The Canadian Academic Accounting Association (CAAA), also operating as L'Association canadienne des professeurs de comptabilité, is a private, non-profit professional membership association incorporated on December 2, 1976, in Ontario, Canada. Headquartered at 1 Dundas Street West, Suite 2500, Toronto, the association is governed by an elected volunteer Board of Directors and operated by a four-person professional staff led by Executive Director Carina Hackett. It serves accounting academics, doctoral students, educators, and professional accountants engaged with accounting research and education in Canada and internationally.

The CAAA's core product surface centers on two internationally-ranked peer-reviewed journals published in partnership with Wiley Periodicals Inc. since 2010 — Contemporary Accounting Research (CAR), the premier quarterly research journal (FT50-ranked, A* ABDC, 2024 Impact Factor 3.8, second on Google Scholar's top accounting journals) launched in 1984, and Accounting Perspectives (AP), a peer-reviewed forum for applied research, commentary, and instructional cases. Supporting products include an annual conference rotating through Canadian cities (2026 in Banff), a webinar series, an AP Emerging Scholars Virtual Symposium, a member-exclusive Teaching Notes Library, an awards program comprising six named recognitions, the Canadian Accounting Hall of Fame, and an annual research grant program offering over CA $60,000 through the CAAA, CPA Canada-CAAA, and CBV Institute-CAAA grants. The underlying technology consists of standard publishing and member-portal integrations rather than proprietary systems.

Revenue is generated through tiered annual membership fees (CA $75 student/retiree, CA $125 educator, CA $225 standard), conference registration fees, journal submission fees (CA $700 non-member / CA $300 member for CAR; CA $100 non-member for AP), and tax-deductible donations. Memberships run on a calendar-year basis and are non-transferable and non-refundable. The association is member-led and volunteer-based with no parent company, external investors, or disclosed financial statements, distributing surplus into grants, awards, and member programs.

Name

The Canadian Academic Accounting Association

Legal name

The Canadian Academic Accounting Association

Website

https://caaa.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Canadian Academic Accounting Association is a Toronto-based non-profit membership association that publishes two peer-reviewed accounting journals (CAR and AP) via Wiley, runs an annual conference and research grant program, and serves accounting academics, doctoral students, educators, and professional accountants across Canada and internationally.

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Product category

Professional Accounting Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Miscellaneous Publishing (2741)

akta.pro primary industry

Scholarly Societies & Conference Proceedings Publishing (MPAJABAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA), Tax & Accounting Publishing (Codes, Guidance, Practice Tools) (MPAJACAD)

Keywords

• Academic accounting association
• Peer-reviewed accounting journals
• Accounting research grants
• Professional membership
• Accounting conferences

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees ranging from CA $75-$225 depending on membership category (student, educator, standard, retiree). Memberships are active for a full calendar year.
2. Conference Registration Fees: Member rates for CAAA Annual Conference fees. Annual conference is a major revenue and engagement event.
3. Journal Submission Fees: CAR submission fee: CA $700 for non-members, CA $300 for members. AP submission fee: CA $100 for non-members, free for members.
4. Donations: Tax-deductible donations accepted from patrons and supporters. Charitable donation receipts issued for donations over $25.

Pricing tiers

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Core offering

The CAAA is a professional membership association that publishes two internationally ranked peer-reviewed journals (Contemporary Accounting Research and Accounting Perspectives) through Wiley, provides tiered annual memberships to accounting academics, students, and professionals, and runs an annual conference, webinar series, research grants (over CA $60,000 annually), awards programs, and the Canadian Accounting Hall of Fame. It serves as the central Canadian community for accounting scholarship, pedagogy, and professional development.

Product overview

The Canadian Academic Accounting Association (CAAA) is a professional membership organization offering a portfolio of core products and services centered on academic accounting research and education. The primary offerings include two internationally-ranked peer-reviewed journals (Contemporary Accounting Research and Accounting Perspectives), an annual conference, and a webinar series. Additional services include a teaching notes library, research grants (totaling over $60,000 annually), awards programs, the Canadian Accounting Hall of Fame, and an annual Emerging Scholars Symposium. The organization operates on a membership model with tiered pricing for academics, students, educators, and retirees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contemporary Accounting Research (CAR) A quarterly, peer-reviewed academic journal published since Fall 1984 providing a forum for high-quality accounting research of interest to the Canadian accounting community. It is ranked on the Financial Times FT50 list, ranked second on Google Scholar's list of top accounting journals, carries a 2024 Journal Impact Factor of 3.8, and has retained an A* rating on the Australian Business Deans Council Journal Quality List. Distributed globally through Wiley Online Library.
• Accounting Perspectives (AP) A quarterly, peer-reviewed academic journal addressing current issues in Canadian accounting research, policy, and education. Publishes applied research, literature reviews, commentary, educational articles, and instructional cases with extensive teaching notes. Distributed through Wiley Online Library.
• CAAA Annual Membership An annual subscription membership granting access to CAR and AP journals via Wiley Online Library, member-rate journal submission fees, discounted conference registration, the Teaching Notes Library, eligibility for research grants and awards, and the CAAA member community. Available in four tiers: Student (CA $75), Educator (CA $125), Standard (CA $225), and Retiree (CA $75), with complimentary membership available to Indigenous academics at Canadian post-secondary institutions from 2025.
• CAAA Annual Conference An annual professional conference bringing together accounting academics, educators, practitioners, and emerging scholars for research presentations, education sessions, networking, professional development, and the annual general meeting. Held in rotating Canadian cities, with the 2026 edition hosted by the Haskayne School of Business at the University of Calgary in Banff, Alberta. Early bird registration opens February 23, 2026.
• CAAA Webinar Series A standing webinar series covering timely topics supporting excellence in accounting research, education, and practice. Past sessions have addressed generative AI, grant applications, tariffs, journal rejections, and instructional strategies. Slides, recordings, and supporting materials are made available to members where possible.
• AP Emerging Scholars Virtual Symposium An annual virtual symposium hosted by the Accounting Perspectives journal featuring emerging scholars' research with expert discussant feedback and Q&A sessions, designed for early-career researchers and doctoral students.
• CAAA Research Grants Program An annual research grants program disbursing more than CA $60,000 to CAAA members across three streams: the CAAA Research Grant, the CPA Canada-CAAA Grant, and the CBV Institute-CAAA Grant. Funds research in accounting including teaching cases suitable for publication in scholarly journals.
• CAAA Awards Program Six annual awards recognizing contributions to accounting research and education: the George Baxter Award (outstanding contributions to the CAAA), the L.S. Rosen Outstanding Educator Award, the Haim Falk Award for Distinguished Contribution to Accounting Thought, the Howard Teall Award for Innovation in Education, the Thomas Schneider Community Impact Research Award, and the Best Accounting Perspectives Case Award.
• Canadian Accounting Hall of Fame (CAHF) A curated biographical honor recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of the Canadian accounting profession or to accounting globally. Founded as a historical record of distinguished contributors to the profession.

Quantifiable outcome

• CAR ranked second on Google Scholar's list of top accounting journals
• +2 more outcomes

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wiley Periodicals Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublishing partnership since 2010 for both journals (Contemporary Accounting Research and Accounting Perspectives). Wiley is a global leader in academic publishing and hosts the journals on Wiley Online Library.
• CPA CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional body liaison with CAAA. CPA Canada is the national professional accounting body in Canada. CAAA maintains liaison relationship to connect academia with practice.
• American Accounting AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic organization liaison providing access to international scholars and researchers.
• European Accounting AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational academic organization liaison providing access to European scholars and researchers.
• Canadian Federation of Business School DeansminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiaison with business school deans across Canada to support academic accounting education.
• Canadian Public Accountability BoardcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional regulatory body liaison connecting accounting research with public accountability and audit oversight.
• Alberta CPA Education FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGenerous support for the 2026 CAAA Annual Conference hosted by Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary in Banff, Alberta.
• CBV InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of CBV Institute-CAAA Research Grant for accounting research.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA): The US national CPA membership organization, a broader incumbent serving the accounting profession with publications, conferences, and credentialing. Comparable in member-services delivery to accounting professionals, but with a US commercial-firm focus rather than academic publishing.
• CPA Canada: Canada's national professional accounting body and CAAA's distinguished partner. Comparable in its Canadian-accounting focus but operates as a credentialing and standards body rather than an academic publisher, making it an overlapping but broader-incumbent peer.
• International Federation of Accountants (IFAC): The global umbrella organization for the accounting profession, representing member bodies worldwide. Comparable as a higher-order convener of the accounting community, though focused on standards, policy, and global advocacy rather than journal publishing.
• Institute of Management Accountants (IMA): A global professional association for management accountants offering publications, conferences, and credentials. Comparable as a membership-based accounting organization serving professionals across academia and practice, though with a stronger industry-practitioner focus.

Direct peers

• American Accounting Association: The US national academic accounting association, a direct peer in mission (publishing multiple peer-reviewed accounting journals, hosting an annual conference, funding research, and serving accounting faculty and doctoral students). CAAA already maintains a formal liaison with the AAA.
• British Accounting Association: A UK academic accounting association publishing the British Accounting Review and hosting an annual conference. Highly comparable to CAAA in journal-publishing and member-services structure, though focused on UK/European academia.
• Accounting and Finance Association of Australia and New Zealand: An academic accounting association for Australia and New Zealand, publishing the journal Accounting & Finance and supporting accounting educators and researchers. Closely comparable to CAAA in mission, scale, and Anglosphere academic accounting focus.
• European Accounting Association: The European academic accounting association, comparable in structure: publishes journals (including Accounting in Europe), runs the annual EAA Congress, and supports accounting researchers across Europe. CAAA maintains a formal liaison with the EAA.

Others

• Wiley Periodicals Inc. CAAA's publishing partner since 2010, hosting both CAR and Accounting Perspectives on Wiley Online Library. Included as an adjacent ecosystem participant enabling CAAA's journal distribution rather than a direct competitor.

Regional players

• Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ): The leading professional accounting body in Australia and New Zealand. Comparable to CAAA's mission of supporting accounting excellence, but operating as a credentialing body in a different geography.

Market position

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Competitive moat4 records

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