The 2026 International Conference on Computer Auditing and ICAEA Annual Meeting aims to bring together researchers, educators, and practitioners interested in how emerging technologies may affect the accounting profession.

ICAEA International Conference promotes the exchanges, discussions, and dialogues on new ideas, grounds, premises, and findings in fields related to the interactions of IT and accounting. The participants exchange new ideas, grounds, premises, and findings in the fields of computer auditing and business analytics. The focus of the conference is on private firms, public agencies and academics.

Submission Guidelines

The following paper categories are welcome:

• Research Papers - Completed research papers in any of the topic areas listed above or related areas. (4-12 pages maximum)
• Case Studies/ Reports - Case studies or industrial reports in any of the topic areas listed above, or related areas. (4-8 pages maximum)
• Software/ Research Proposal/ Student Papers – Software demonstration, ongoing research proposal or student projects in any of the topic areas listed above, or related areas. (1-4 pages maximum)
• Abstract or Proposals for Future Research - Incomplete research or ideas for future research in order to generate discussion and feedback in any of the topic areas listed above, or related areas. (1-4 pages maximum)

List of Topics

• AI-Driven Auditing and Assurance
• Artificial Intelligence Applications in Computer Auditing & Risk Management
• Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies In Auditing Practices
• Cybersecurity, Blockchain, and IT Governance in Financial Systems
• Data Literacy and Analytical Competencies for Modern Accountants
• Data Quality Management Frameworks in Accounting Information Systems
• Digital Risk-Based Auditing in the Era of Artificial Intelligence
• Educational Software and Pedagogical Tools for Computer Auditing Training
• Ethical and Regulatory Implications of AI in Financial Reporting and Auditing
• Integration of Business Analytics and AIS in Corporate Decision-Making
• Large Language Models (LLMs) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) in Accounting
• Real-World Adoption of Emerging Technologies in Public and Private Sector Auditing
• Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and Intelligent Agents in Audit Processes
• Regulatory Implications of Emerging Technologies in Accounting
• Real-World Adoption of AI Tools in Computer Auditing Education
• Risk-Oriented Approaches in AI-Driven Auditing Environments

Committees

Program Committee

• Andreas Igl (Deggendorf Institute of Technology, Germany)
• Shi-Ming (Jack) Huang (National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan)
• Tawei (David) Wang (DePaul University, US)
• Georg Herde (Deggendorf Institute of Technology, Germany)
• Ezz Hatab (President of ZeeAcademy.AI, UAE)

Organizing committee

• Andreas Igl (Deggendorf Institute of Technology, Germany)
• Shi-Ming (Jack) Huang (National Chung Cheng University, Taiwan)

Venue

Deggendorf Institute of Technology, Germany

Contact

bdo-stiftungsprofessur@th-deg.de