China Journal of Accounting Research

Aims & Scope

The focus of the China Journal of Accounting Research is to publish theoretical and empirical research papers that use contemporary research methodologies to investigate issues about accounting, corporate finance, auditing and corporate governance in the Greater China region, countries related to the Belt and Road Initiative, and other emerging and developed markets.

The Journal encourages the applications of economic and sociological theories to analyze and explain accounting issues within the legal and institutional framework, and to explore accounting issues under different capital markets accurately and succinctly.

The published research articles of the Journal will enable scholars to extract relevant issues about accounting, corporate finance, auditing and corporate governance related to the capital markets and institutional environment.

Metrics & Ranking

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

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• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
• Web of Science

Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Business, Management and Accounting and Economics, Econometrics and Finance, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

• Aims scope
• Homepage
• Oa statement
• Author instructions
• License terms
• Review url
• Board url
• Copyright url
• Plagiarism url
• Preservation url
• Apc url
• License

Plagiarism Policy

This journal follows a plagiarism policy. All submitted manuscripts are screened using reliable plagiarism detection software to ensure originality and academic integrity. Authors are responsible for proper citation and acknowledgment of all sources, and any form of plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, will not be tolerated.

For more details, please refer to our official: Plagiarism Policy.

APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Business, Management and Accounting and Economics, Econometrics and Finance, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 1,800.00 USD. Learn more.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• State-owned enterprises in China: A review of 40 years of research and practice

  Citation: 458

  Authors: Karen Jingrong, Xiaoyan, Junsheng, Ying

• Economic policy uncertainty, credit risks and banks’ lending decisions: Evidence from Chinese commercial banks

  Citation: 175

  Authors: Qinwei, Wenjing

• ESG in China: A review of practice and research, and future research avenues

  Citation: 145

  Authors: Hongtao, Honghui, Wenqi, Huiying

• State ownership and firm performance: Empirical evidence from Chinese listed companies

  Citation: 119

  Authors: Mei

• Annual report readability and corporate agency costs

  Citation: 111

  Authors: Jin-hui, Xue, Huayang

• Family firm research – A review

  Citation: 95

  Authors: Qiang

• Five-year plans, China finance and their consequences

  Citation: 93

  Authors: Donghua, Oliver Zhen, Fu

• Female directors and real activities manipulation: Evidence from China

  Citation: 82

  Authors: Jin-hui, Yuangao, Zeyue

• Peer effects in decision-making: Evidence from corporate investment

  Citation: 79

  Authors: Shenglan, Hui

• Determinants and features of voluntary disclosure in the Chinese stock market

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Yang, Lili, Xueyong