MAB (Journal of Accountancy and Business Economics)

MAB (Journal of Accountancy and Business Economics) is a renowned scientific journal, which has been in existence since 1924. The editors aim to inform readers about theoretical and practical aspects of, and developments in accountancy. Furthermore MAB publishes research articles on business economics and related knowledge areas, as far as relevant for accountants. In doing so, she focuses on scientifically trained accountants, controllers and business economists (and those who are studying here) and on everyone who has professional interest in the subjects dealt with.

Aims and scope

The contributions made by authors may consist of spontaneous submissions or submissions at the invitation of the editorial board, and include mainly (research) articles. In addition, columns, book reviews and comments from readers are included.

The articles are divided into seven different subject areas, namely: auditing, external reporting, management accounting, accounting information systems, finance, management and organization, other topics. The editorial board strives to make regular bids to all categories.

MAB is an open access and peer-reviewed journal with contributions in Dutch and English.

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Title: MAB (Journal of Accountancy and Business Economics)
Frequency: This journal appears six times a year.
ISSN: 0924-6304
eISSN: 2543-1684
Open Access: MAB (Journal of Accountancy and Business Economics) provides immediate Open Access for all articles, free of charge, for authors or readers, and therefore hopes to make a useful contribution to accountancy and business economics and related knowledge areas. The costs for publication are borne by the sponsors and members of this journal.
The copyright of an MAB article remains with the author, readers get access to the articles under the terms of the Creative Commons (CC) licenses. The CC license ensures that authors receive credit for their work and is applicable worldwide. MAB uses the Non-Commercial No Derivatives (CC BY-NC-ND) license. This license only allows others to download works and share verbatim copies of them with others as long as they credit the author. Works under this license may not be changed in any way or used commercially.; Open Access information
Editors: Prof. Dr. Barbara Majoor (chair), Nyenrode Business Universiteit Amsterdam
Dr. Chris D. Knoops (editor-in-chief), Erasmus University Rotterdam
Prof. Dr. Willem Buijink, Universiteit Tilburg
Prof. Dr. Anna Gold, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Prof. Dr. Ralph ter Hoeven, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Prof. Dr. Oscar Van Leeuwen, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Prof. Dr. Marcel van Rinsum, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam
Prof. Dr. Peter Roosenboom, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam
Prof. Dr. Ir. Paula van Veen-Dirks, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Prof. Dr. Ruud Vergoossen, Nyenrode Business Universiteit
Prof. Dr. Henk Volberda, Universiteit van Amsterdam
Editorial office: Mrs. S. Rademaker
Amsterdam Business School
Postbus 15953
1001 NL Amsterdam
The Netherlands
Email: mab@aup.nl
Editorial board: (per subject)
Auditing
Prof. Dr. Auke de Bos, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam
Prof. Dr. Joost van Buuren, Nyenrode Business Universiteit Breukelen
Prof. Dr. Roger Dassen, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Prof. Dr. Peter Eimers, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Dr. Niels van Nieuw Amerongen, Nyenrode Business Universiteit Breukelen
Prof. Dr. Dick de Waard, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Prof. Dr. Philip Wallage, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
External Reporting
Dr. Rob Boterenbrood, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Prof. Dr. Arjan Brouwer, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Prof. Dr. Kees Camfferman, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Prof. Dr. Reginald Hooghiemstra, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Prof. Dr. Nancy Kamp-Roelands, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Prof. Dr. Erik Roelofsen, Rotterdam School of Management
Prof. Dr. Frans van der Wel, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Management Information
Dr. Rogier Deumes, Universiteit Maastricht
Prof. Dr. Jim Emanuels, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Prof. Dr. Edo Roos Lindgreen, Universiteit van Amsterdam
Prof. Dr. Ing. Abbas Shahim, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Prof. Dr. Arco van de Ven, Universiteit van Tilburg
Prof. Dr. Philip Wallage, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Management Accounting
Prof. dr. Michael Corbey, Universiteit van Tilburg
Prof. Dr. Tom Groot, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Prof. Dr. Ivo De Loo, Nyenrode Business Universiteit, Breukelen
Prof. Dr. Victor Maas, Universiteit van Amsterdam
Prof. Dr. Jeltje van der Meer, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Prof. Dr. Ed Vosselman, Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen
Finance
Prof. Dr. Piet Duffhues, Universiteit van Tilburg
Dr. Henk von Eije, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Dr. Jeroen Ligterink, Universiteit van Amsterdam
Prof. Dr. Ir. Herbert Rijken, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
Prof. Dr. Patrick Verwijmeren, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam
Organisation and Management
Prof. Dr. Jaap Paauwe, Universiteit van Tilburg
Prof. Dr. Ir. Petra de Weerd-Nederhof, Universiteit Twente
Other Disciplines
Dr. Janny Hoekstra, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen
Prof. Dr. Mr. Gérard Kampschöer, Universiteit van Amsterdam
Publication Ethics & Malpractice Statement: Amsterdam University Press and this journal endorse the COPE (Committee on Publication Ethics) guidelines and will pursue cases of suspected research and publication misconduct (e.g. falsification, unethical experimentation, plagiarism, inappropriate image manipulation, redundant publication). Our full Publication Ethics and Malpractice Statement can be consulted here.
Peer Review Process: The editors always keep the practical relevance for the (accountancy) practice in mind. An article consists of up to 5,000 words (approx. 10 pages). Articles must comply with the standards to be given to a good MAB article: relevant, clear structure, reference to literature, embedding in existing views/theories and good readability, including for non-scientists. Special issues contain background articles. Authors are invited by the editors.
Indexing services: Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
CrossRef: Articles in this journal have Digital Object Identifiers (DOIs), which are registered with CrossRef. The DOI is a unique number that identifies a published article. The DOI provides a link to current information about that article, including where it can be found online, irrespective of any changes in the journal or publishing company website.
Archiving: For long-term preservation, all issues of this journal are archived at the Dutch National Library and Portico.
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Single print issue: € 34,00 (incl. VAT)
International postage costs are not included
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Downloads: Library Recommendation Form Journals; Journal Flyer MAB 2020 EN + NL Double Sided; Journal Flyer MAB 2020 EN; Author instructions 2021