Finance and Accounting in Times of Global Uncertainty: ESG, SDGs, and Digital Disruption
A special issue of Journal of Risk and Financial Management (ISSN 1911-8074). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainability and Finance".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 December 2025 | Viewed by 740
Special Issue Editors
Interests: corporate finance; public finance; personal finance; financial management; financial accounting; management accounting; public accounting; tax accounting; financial analysis; financial reporting; auditing; fiscal policy; finance and economics; fintech; AI in finance; banking & finance; ESG (environmental, social, and governance); SDGs (sustainable development goals); sustainability; corporate governance; green finance
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
In the face of global economic instability, rapid technological advancements, and mounting sustainability challenges, the need for innovation and strategic rethinking in finance and accounting is more urgent than ever. This Special Issue, "Finance and Accounting in Times of Global Uncertainty: ESG, SDGs, and Digital Disruption", invites cutting-edge research that examines the evolving landscape of financial practices and accounting strategies in response to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the transformative power of digital technologies.
We seek submissions that explore how these forces are shaping the future of finance, accounting, and business. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following:
- The integration of ESG factors into financial decision-making, risk management, and long-term sustainability.
- The influence of corporate finance in driving investments aligned with global sustainability objectives and the SDGs.
- The evolution of managerial and financial accounting to support transparent, accountable, and sustainable business practices.
- The impact of digital disruption (such as AI, blockchain, and automation) on accounting processes, financial reporting, and regulatory compliance.
- The role of tax accounting in shaping sustainable fiscal policies, carbon taxation, and green financing.
- The strategic alignment of financial performance with sustainability metrics and reporting frameworks.
- New challenges and opportunities in global financial markets in light of technological disruptions and shifting environmental regulations.
This Special Issue aims to bring together leading research from both academics and practitioners to drive forward the conversation on how finance and accounting can navigate the complexities of a rapidly changing world. We welcome empirical studies, theoretical frameworks, and case studies that offer innovative solutions and critical insights for businesses, policymakers, and academics striving to foster sustainable economic growth, transparency, and resilience in the face of uncertainty.
We invite scholars and thought leaders to contribute to this vital discourse, helping shape the future of finance and accounting in an increasingly complex and interconnected global landscape.
Dr. Enkeleda Lulaj
Prof. Dr. Antonio Mínguez-Vera
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- finance
- accounting
- ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance)
- sustainability
- SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)
- digital disruption
- financial reporting
- corporate finance
- managerial accounting
- tax accounting
- fintech
- blockchain
- AI in finance
- green finance
- risk management
- sustainable investments
- transparency
- economic resilience
- digital transformation
- fiscal policy
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