Accounting for Impact

The Network fosters engagement and impact for accounting scholars. We aim to inspire academics of all levels of experience and areas of expertise to reach outside the academic ivory tower to make a positive impact and for a better society. The Network intends to be inclusive and foster a variety of perspectives and methodological approaches. It encourages accounting academics of all backgrounds, levels of experience and geographical locations to join the Network and use this space as a catalyst for reflecting upon which constituencies might benefit from their work. The answer will be different for each researcher. The goal is to help accounting academics develop the critical skills necessary to make this outreach possible. The purpose of this initiative is to provide academics with the tools to turn their research into action. This will include activities like (but not limited to) providing training for accounting scholars on how to engage in knowledge mobilization and research communication, organizing events that bring together researchers and practitioners to identify practice-driven research questions and developing resources engage practitioners and policy makers with research findings. Regardless of the venue or approach, our primary aim is to provide opportunities for academics to create impact through their research. https://www.accountingforimpact.org/ The network is financially supported by CPA Ontario.