Florida Accounting Symposium
Sept. 25-26, 2026 | University of Miami Herbert Business School | Coral Gables, Florida
An accounting research and information exchange
The Florida Accounting Symposium brings together faculty and Ph.D. students from Florida’s Ph.D.-granting accounting programs to present and discuss accounting research.
The symposium invites researchers to submit manuscripts to be presented during the symposium’s two-day run. The symposium is organized by Warrington’s Fisher School of Accounting, Florida State University, and University of Miami, alternating hosting.
Symposium registration
Registration is free and includes:
- Meals
- Conference attendance
Agenda
| 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. | Business Education, Accountant Engagement, and the Information Environment of New Firms Presenter: Daryl Barber (University of Miami) Discussant: Emily Tworoger (Florida International University) Moderator: Yi Chen (University of Florida) |
| 2:20 – 3:05 p.m. | Shadow Lobbying During Tax Audits Presenter: Eashwar Nagaraj (University of Florida) Discussant: Brianna De La Osa (University of Miami) Moderator: Rana Mazumder (Florida Atlantic University) |
| 3:30 – 4:15 p.m. | The Regulatory Boomerang: EPA Peer Enforcement and Climate Risk Reporting Presenter: J. Philipp Klaus (University of South Florida) Discussant: Davi Nacif Soares (University of Miami) Moderator: Eashwar Nagaraj (University of Florida) |
| 4:20 – 5:05 p.m. | Behind the Veil: Do Form 10-K Redactions Facilitate Corporate Tax Avoidance? Presenter: Jian Cao (Florida Atlantic University) Discussant: Samantha Liew (Florida State University) Moderator: Daryl Barber (University of Miami) |
| 9:20 – 10:05 a.m. | Fooled by Omission? LLMs and Strategic Non-Disclosure Presenter: Oussema El Ajel (University of Miami) Discussant: Tongyu Zhang (Florida State University) Moderator: Yinqing (Vivian) Mao (University of Miami) |
| 10:10 – 10:55 a.m. | Conflict-of-Interest Disclosure and Investment Adviser Misconduct Presenter: Kyoungwon (Ky) Kim (University of Florida) Discussant: Ryan Barthel (University of Miami) Moderator: Kabir Oyewale (Florida International University) |
| 11:20 – 12:05 a.m. | Legal Intermediaries and Mandatory Private Reporting: Evidence from M&A Presenter: Pietro Ramella (University of Miami) Discussant: Min Xu (Florida State University) Moderator: Sojeong (Joy) Ahn (University of Florida) |
| 12:10 – 12:55 p.m. | Partner-Client ERP System Alignment and Audit Outcomes Following Mandatory Partner Rotation Presenter: Ashok Chakraborty (University of South Florida) Discussant: David Eisel (Florida State University) Moderator: Oussema El Ajel (University of Miami) |
Hotel information
Several hotels in the area are either within walking distance of the symposium location (Miami Herbert Business School) or reachable by public transport. Symposium guests are eligible for a room block reservation at the Hampton Inn Miami-Coconut Grove from September 24 through September 26, 2026. The hotel sits across from the Metrorail Station, which provides easy access to UM Station (two stops away) and MIA Airport for $2.75 per trip.
To book at the discounted rate of $165 per night (plus 13% tax), book no later than Monday, August 24, 2026:
Hampton Inn Miami-Coconut Grove/Coral Gables
2800 SW 28th Terrace
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
Call for papers
We are delighted to invite accounting researchers from all accounting Ph.D. granting institutions within Florida to submit manuscripts to the tenth annual Florida Accounting Symposium (FAS). The FAS’ objective is to facilitate the interaction of accounting researchers (especially junior faculty and doctoral students) and the exchange of research ideas across Florida. The University of Florida, Florida State University, University of Miami, University of Central Florida, Florida Atlantic University, and Florida International University take turns hosting the annual FAS. This year’s conference will be hosted by the University of Miami on September 25-26, 2026, in Coral Gables, Florida.
Manuscripts in all areas of accounting research are welcome. The 2026 FAS submission deadline is August 2, 2026. Please submit manuscripts via email to Roman Chychyla. Papers will be selected by the Program Committee, and submitting authors will be notified of the committee’s decisions no later than August 16, 2026.
Both accounting faculty and doctoral students from accounting Ph.D.-granting institutions in Florida are invited to attend the conference. While preference is given to manuscripts coauthored by junior faculty and doctoral students, we also encourage active participation in the conference by senior faculty. Registration before September 1, 2026 is required but no registration fee is charged. The conference will start with lunch at noon on Friday, September 25, and end right after lunch on Saturday, September 26.
Program committee
- Roman Chychyla, University of Miami
- Erica Harris, Florida International University
- Sami Keskek, Florida State University
- Mark Kohlbeck, Florida Atlantic University
- Michael Mayberry, University of Florida
- Dana Wallace, University of Central Florida
Questions?
The University of Florida, Florida State University, and the University of Miami rotate hosting the symposium. Contact the host with specific questions.
Contact information
Roman Chychyla
University of Miami
Email Roman