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The 2027 International Malta Conference on Accounting History will be held on 29–30 April 2027 at the University of Malta's Valletta Campus, under the auspices of the Academy of Accounting Historians and the Società Italiana di Storia della Ragioneria. The theme is "Accounting and the Making of States and Societies". Contributions on any geographical area or historical period are welcome, and both fully developed studies and research in progress can be submitted. Carmelo Marisca and Nicola Rappazzo (University of Messina) are among the local organisers.
- Subthemes: state formation, political power and governance; stewardship, accountability and the management of resources; public finance, taxation and administrative systems; empires, colonialism, war and political transitions; religion, charity and social institutions; trade, business and economic development; society, culture and social change; law, regulation and accounting; accounting histories of Malta and the Mediterranean; accounting practices, systems and technologies through history.
- Extended abstract: 700–1,000 words, outlining the research question, historical context, sources, methodological approach and principal or expected findings. Deadline: 15 January 2027.
- Notification of acceptance: 29 January 2027.
- Short paper: at least 4,000 words, by 31 March 2027.
- Publication: selected papers will be eligible for fast-track review in Accounting Historians Journal and Accounting and Cultures.
Extended abstracts and short papers should be sent by email to accountinghistorymalta2027@um.edu.mt. Full conference and accommodation details will be available in due course.