1. About
The Journal of Finance and Accounting Research (JFAR) is a multidisciplinary international journal of the Department of Banking and Finance, Dr Hasan Murad School of Management (HSM), University of Management and Technology (UMT), Lahore, Pakistan. JFAR is committed to publishing high-quality studies in finance and related fields and is widely circulated, both nationally and internationally. Accounting, Finance & Auditing are seen as essential components for the successful implementation of market-based development policies supporting economic liberalization in rapidly emerging economies. JFAR publishes research articles and reviews within the whole field of Accounting, and it will continue to provide information on the latest trends and developments in this ever-expanding subject.

JFAR promotes thinking on various facets of finance, targeted at academicians, scholars, and professionals associated with the field of finance to promote pragmatic research by disseminating the results of research in finance, accounting, auditing, Islamic banking, investment management, economics, and information in relation to finance. It currently publishes open access, online, and peer-reviewed articles covering a wide range of academic disciplines. The journal is published in both print and online versions.

The ambition of JFAR is to become a recognized top-tier journal, acclaimed for redirecting international financial and accounting research and studies for defining new directions.

2. Mission
JFAR’s mission is to serve as an eminent forum for the promotion and dissemination of contemporary research in all the major fields of finance and accounting by publishing theoretical and empirical scholarly research articles.

3. Vision
JFAR envisions sharing of knowledge through the free exchange of ideas and improving communications within and between the academic communities, policy, and operational decision-makers at financial institutions and regulators.

4. Aims and Objective
JFAR aims to provide an outlet for increasing the flow of scholarly research in finance and accounting. As reflected by our broadly based editorial board, the JFAR balances empirical, theoretical and conceptual scholarly contributions.

JFAR welcomes original research contributions that provide meaningful insights into the subject areas. We feel privileged to invite scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to send their and scholarly contributions to the journal. The JFAR is a peer-reviewed journal with a review procedure based on the double-blind principle.

5. Values
Our mission is guided by the core values:

We value high-quality scholarly contributions in the area of finance and accounting to promote dialogue and discussion on contemporary issues.
We value emerging research that leads to generating great interest and unique perspective to critical issues in emerging markets and Pakistan in particular.
We advocate and support integrity and intellectual ethical standards during the publication process.
6. Focus
The core focus of JFAR is on theoretical developments their implementation, empirical, and policy-oriented significant and new research all the major areas in finance and accounting. Its focus is on applied research and bridging the gap between financial theories and practice. In this journal, there are no charges or fee associated with submitting to or publishing. However, we highly encouraged all papers from the related field in any region or country.

7. Scope
JFAR welcomes original research contributions that provide meaningful insights into the subject areas. We feel privileged to invite scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to send their and scholarly contributions to the journal. The JFAR is a peer-reviewed journal with a review procedure based on the double-blind principle. The editorial board provides policy guidelines for publications in the journal.

Subjects Areas
The Journal’s main coverage areas include, although not exhaustive:

Accounting and Auditing
Asset Pricing
Banking Efficiency and Regulation
Behavioural Finance
Capital Markets
Corporate Finance
Corporate Governance and Ethics
Corporate Social Responsibility and Financial Policies
Financial Regulation
Derivatives Pricing and Hedging
Enterprise Risk Management
Financial Engineering
Financial Risk Management
Financial Forecasting
Information Intermediaries
Islamic retain and Finance
Managerial finance
Real Estate and Commodity Markets
Investment and Portfolio Management
Theories of Market Equilibrium
Valuation Theory
Supply chain finance
Industrial theories and practices
8. Key Audiences
Research scholars, academicians, and professionals associated with the field of Finance and Accounting at different business schools, and universities. People from the professional environment such as Chief Executive and Managing Directors, Chief Finance Managers, Regional and International Finance and Accounting consultant, Finance managers, Financial Business strategists, and Budget Analyst, Financial Analyst, Advisory, Professionals with Financial Planning responsibilities in organizations.

9. Distinctive Features
No charges for manuscript submission, processing, or publication
OJS as Journal Management System
DOI of your articles
QR code of your articles
Open access
Double-blind peer-review from three or more experts
Proofreading, reference checking, and formatting services
Acceptance letter
Complementary hard copy
International circulation
Submission in online repositories
10. Material Published
JFAR is an online platform published in a wide range of academic disciplines such as Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Islamic Banking, and Corporate Finance. Both the theoretical and applied research, which critically examines the inter-relationship between the governmental, economic, and social dimensions of our world. Studies demonstrating basic and applied research on all aspects of investment, regulatory procedures, and financial business analysis. All articles submitted to JFAR for publication consideration a double-blind peer-review process.