Pacific Accounting Review

Aims & Scope

Pacific Accounting Review is a quarterly journal publishing original research papers and book reviews.

The journal is supported by all New Zealand Universities and has the backing of academics from many universities in the Pacific region.

The journal publishes papers from both empirical and theoretical forms of research into current developments in accounting and finance and provides insight into how present practice is shaped and formed.

Specific areas include but are not limited to: - Emerging Markets and Economies - Political/Social contexts - Financial Reporting - Auditing and Governance - Management Accounting.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2.5
2024	2.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.480

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	37

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	11982

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	335

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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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.

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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.

• An analysis of Australian company carbon emission disclosures

  Citation: 210

  Authors: Bo, Doowon, Jim

• Firm characteristics, board diversity and corporate social responsibility

  Citation: 174

  Authors: Mohammad Badrul, Arifur, Nava

• Board composition, sustainability committee and corporate social and environmental performance in Australia

  Citation: 149

  Authors: Pallab Kumar, Mansi, Rakesh

• Board Characteristics, Audit Committee Characteristics and Abnormal Accruals

  Citation: 133

  Authors: Michael, Y T, S M

• The influence of corporate social responsibility disclosure on share prices

  Citation: 129

  Authors: Marna, Charl, Chris

• Female directors and earnings management in high‐technology firms

  Citation: 129

  Authors: Ilanit, Einav, Rami

• Is there a “business case” for board diversity?

  Citation: 112

  Authors: Yi, Bob

• Does corporate governance shape the relationship between corporate social responsibility and financial performance?

  Citation: 99

  Authors: Rezaul, Hanh Minh

• The market for sustainability assurance services

  Citation: 97

  Authors: Muhammad Bilal, Charl

• Assessing the impact of the new auditor’s report

  Citation: 94

  Authors: Hong, David, David

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