Journal of Accounting Research
Country
United Kingdom
Western Europe
Subject Area and Category
Business, Management and Accounting
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Accounting
Q1
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Economics and Econometrics
Q1
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Finance
Q1
Publisher
SJR 2025
9.774
Q1
SJR Score
H-Index
186
Citations / Doc (2yr)
12.22
Total Docs. (latest)
62
Total Citations (3yr)
1,608
Publication type
Journals
ISSN
1475679X, 00218456
Coverage
1996-2026
Journal Rank
#92
Subject Categories
Accounting
Q1
Economics and Econometrics
Q1
Finance
Q1
Aims & Scope
The Journal of Accounting Research is a general-interest accounting journal.
It publishes original research in all areas of accounting and related fields that utilizes tools from basic disciplines such as economics, statistics, psychology, and sociology.
This research typically uses analytical, empirical archival, experimental, and field study methods and addresses economic questions, external and internal, in accounting, auditing, disclosure, financial reporting, taxation, and information as well as related fields such as corporate finance, investments, capital markets, law, contracting, and information economics.
Abstracting & Indexing
Scopus
Google Scholar
Web of Science
Detailed Metrics
| Total Docs. (latest) | 62 |
| Total Docs. (3 years) | 133 |
| Total Refs. | 4,400 |
| Total Citations (3 years) | 1,608 |
| Citable Docs. (3 years) | 133 |
| Citations / Doc. (2 years) | 12.22 |
| Ref. / Doc. | 70.97 |
| % Female | 36.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the impact factor of Journal of Accounting Research?
The official Journal Impact Factor (JIF) is published by Clarivate in the Journal Citation Reports (JCR) and is not listed on this page. Based on SCImago data, Journal of Accounting Research has an SJR of 9.774 and is ranked Q1.
What is the SJR and quartile of Journal of Accounting Research?
Journal of Accounting Research has an SJR (SCImago Journal Rank) of 9.774 and its best quartile is Q1.
What is the H-index of Journal of Accounting Research?
The H-index of Journal of Accounting Research is 186, meaning 186 of its articles have each been cited at least 186 times.
Is Journal of Accounting Research indexed in Scopus?
Yes. Journal of Accounting Research is active in Scopus (Scopus Source List, August 2026).
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