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Last Updated on June 27, 2025


Top Journals in Accounting

Presenting here the list of top journals in the field of Accounting, which you can always refer to and cite while writing your thesis and research papers. You can also submit your research paper in these journals to show the standard and worthiness of your work. This list is ordered by Scopus ranking. Subject category Accounting falls under area Business, Management and Accounting.

Note: The impact score shown here is equivalent to the average number of times documents published in a journal/conference in the past two years have been cited in the current year (i.e., Cites / Doc. (2 years)). It is based on Scopus data and can be a little higher or different compared to the impact factor (IF) produced by Journal Citation Report. Please refer to the Web of Science data source to check the exact journal impact factor ™ (Thomson Reuters) metric.


1. Journal of Finance


Journal of Finance is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Finance (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Finance is 9. ISSN of this journal is/are 00221082, 15406261.

Impact Score: 10.87 h-Index: 370 SJR: 22.836 Overall Ranking: 9



2. Journal of Financial Economics


Journal of Financial Economics is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Finance (Q1); Strategy and Management (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Journal of Financial Economics is 24. ISSN of this journal is/are 0304405X.

Impact Score: 12.47 h-Index: 331 SJR: 17.669 Overall Ranking: 24


3. Review of Financial Studies


Review of Financial Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Finance (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Review of Financial Studies is 30. ISSN of this journal is/are 14657368, 08939454.

Impact Score: 7.09 h-Index: 250 SJR: 16.546 Overall Ranking: 30


4. Journal of Accounting Research


Journal of Accounting Research is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Finance (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Accounting Research is 115. ISSN of this journal is/are 1475679X, 00218456.

Impact Score: 7.67 h-Index: 179 SJR: 8.396 Overall Ranking: 115


5. Review of Finance


Review of Finance is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Finance (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of Review of Finance is 122. ISSN of this journal is/are 1573692X, 15723097.

Impact Score: 9.73 h-Index: 83 SJR: 8.22 Overall Ranking: 122



6. Journal of Accounting and Economics


Journal of Accounting and Economics is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Finance (Q1). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Journal of Accounting and Economics is 143. ISSN of this journal is/are 1654101.

Impact Score: 7.46 h-Index: 197 SJR: 7.505 Overall Ranking: 143


7. Review of Accounting Studies


Review of Accounting Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Review of Accounting Studies is 223. ISSN of this journal is/are 15737136, 13806653.

Impact Score: 7.37 h-Index: 107 SJR: 5.817 Overall Ranking: 223


8. Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis


Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Finance (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis is 351. ISSN of this journal is/are 00221090, 17566916.

Impact Score: 3.50 h-Index: 156 SJR: 4.465 Overall Ranking: 351


9. Accounting Review


Accounting Review is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Finance (Q1). It is published by American Accounting Association. The overall rank of Accounting Review is 411. ISSN of this journal is/are 00014826, 15587967.

Impact Score: 4.35 h-Index: 206 SJR: 4.045 Overall Ranking: 411



10. Financial Management


Financial Management is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Finance (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Financial Management is 627. ISSN of this journal is/are 463892.

Impact Score: 5.65 h-Index: 85 SJR: 3.226 Overall Ranking: 627


11. Contemporary Accounting Research


Contemporary Accounting Research is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Finance (Q1). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Contemporary Accounting Research is 683. ISSN of this journal is/are 08239150, 19113846.

Impact Score: 4.98 h-Index: 133 SJR: 3.069 Overall Ranking: 683


12. Critical Perspectives on Accounting


Critical Perspectives on Accounting is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Finance (Q1); Information Systems and Management (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Academic Press. The overall rank of Critical Perspectives on Accounting is 1006. ISSN of this journal is/are 10452354, 10959955.

Impact Score: 6.62 h-Index: 91 SJR: 2.426 Overall Ranking: 1006


13. Financial Analysts Journal


Financial Analysts Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Finance (Q1). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Financial Analysts Journal is 1259. ISSN of this journal is/are 0015198X.

Impact Score: 2.71 h-Index: 95 SJR: 2.148 Overall Ranking: 1259



14. Accounting, Organizations and Society


Accounting, Organizations and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Applied Psychology (Q1); Information Systems and Management (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Accounting, Organizations and Society is 1292. ISSN of this journal is/are 3613682.

Impact Score: 4.67 h-Index: 164 SJR: 2.118 Overall Ranking: 1292


15. Work, Employment and Society


Work, Employment and Society is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Work, Employment and Society is 1297. ISSN of this journal is/are 14698722, 09500170.

Impact Score: 5.59 h-Index: 104 SJR: 2.115 Overall Ranking: 1297


16. World Bank Economic Review


World Bank Economic Review is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Development (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Finance (Q1). It is published by Oxford University Press. The overall rank of World Bank Economic Review is 1305. ISSN of this journal is/are 1564698X, 02586770.

Impact Score: 2.84 h-Index: 106 SJR: 2.11 Overall Ranking: 1305


17. Auditing


Auditing is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Finance (Q1). It is published by American Accounting Association. The overall rank of Auditing is 1328. ISSN of this journal is/are 15587991, 02780380.

Impact Score: 3.57 h-Index: 104 SJR: 2.08 Overall Ranking: 1328


18. Journal of International Financial Management and Accounting


Journal of International Financial Management and Accounting is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q1); Finance (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of International Financial Management and Accounting is 1434. ISSN of this journal is/are 09541314, 1467646X.

Impact Score: 10.53 h-Index: 50 SJR: 2 Overall Ranking: 1434


19. Journal of Money, Credit and Banking


Journal of Money, Credit and Banking is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Finance (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Journal of Money, Credit and Banking is 1541. ISSN of this journal is/are 15384616, 00222879.

Impact Score: 1.76 h-Index: 129 SJR: 1.933 Overall Ranking: 1541


20. Journal of Technology Transfer


Journal of Technology Transfer is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Business and International Management (Q1); Engineering (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Kluwer Academic Publishers. The overall rank of Journal of Technology Transfer is 1893. ISSN of this journal is/are 8929912.

Impact Score: 7.14 h-Index: 109 SJR: 1.709 Overall Ranking: 1893


21. Foundations and Trends in Accounting


Foundations and Trends in Accounting is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Finance (Q1). It is published by Now Publishers Inc. The overall rank of Foundations and Trends in Accounting is 1900. ISSN of this journal is/are 15540642, 15540650.

Impact Score: 1.60 h-Index: 21 SJR: 1.706 Overall Ranking: 1900


22. Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal


Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Accounting, Auditing and Accountability Journal is 1940. ISSN of this journal is/are 9513574.

Impact Score: 6.07 h-Index: 129 SJR: 1.688 Overall Ranking: 1940


23. Review of Corporate Finance


Review of Corporate Finance is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Finance (Q1). It is published by Now Publishers Inc. The overall rank of Review of Corporate Finance is 1981. ISSN of this journal is/are 26939312, 26939320.

Impact Score: 4.40 h-Index: 14 SJR: 1.673 Overall Ranking: 1981


24. British Accounting Review


British Accounting Review is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1). It is published by Academic Press. The overall rank of British Accounting Review is 2262. ISSN of this journal is/are 10958347, 08908389.

Impact Score: 8.62 h-Index: 94 SJR: 1.544 Overall Ranking: 2262


25. Journal of Industrial Economics


Journal of Industrial Economics is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Industrial Economics is 2429. ISSN of this journal is/are 14676451, 00221821.

Impact Score: 1.12 h-Index: 91 SJR: 1.486 Overall Ranking: 2429


26. Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal


Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q1); Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment (Q1). It is published by Emarald Group Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal is 2543. ISSN of this journal is/are 20408021, 2040803X.

Impact Score: 9.67 h-Index: 57 SJR: 1.449 Overall Ranking: 2543


27. National Tax Journal


National Tax Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Finance (Q1). It is published by University of Chicago Press. The overall rank of National Tax Journal is 2581. ISSN of this journal is/are 19447477, 00280283.

Impact Score: 1.33 h-Index: 70 SJR: 1.437 Overall Ranking: 2581


28. Journal of the American Taxation Association


Journal of the American Taxation Association is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Finance (Q1). It is published by American Accounting Association. The overall rank of Journal of the American Taxation Association is 2761. ISSN of this journal is/are 15588017, 01989073.

Impact Score: 2.19 h-Index: 33 SJR: 1.382 Overall Ranking: 2761


29. European Accounting Review


European Accounting Review is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Aerospace Engineering (Q1); Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) (Q1); Automotive Engineering (Q1); Business and International Management (Q1); Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Finance (Q1); History (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of European Accounting Review is 2764. ISSN of this journal is/are 09638180, 14684497.

Impact Score: 4.22 h-Index: 92 SJR: 1.381 Overall Ranking: 2764


30. International Journal of Accounting Information Systems


International Journal of Accounting Information Systems is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Finance (Q1); Information Systems and Management (Q1); Management Information Systems (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of International Journal of Accounting Information Systems is 2817. ISSN of this journal is/are 14670895.

Impact Score: 9.40 h-Index: 70 SJR: 1.367 Overall Ranking: 2817


31. Accounting Horizons


Accounting Horizons is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1). It is published by American Accounting Association. The overall rank of Accounting Horizons is 2956. ISSN of this journal is/are 08887993, 15587975.

Impact Score: 2.57 h-Index: 94 SJR: 1.333 Overall Ranking: 2956


32. Mathematical Finance


Mathematical Finance is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Applied Mathematics (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Finance (Q1); Social Sciences (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Mathematical Finance is 2979. ISSN of this journal is/are 09601627, 14679965.

Impact Score: 2.91 h-Index: 89 SJR: 1.327 Overall Ranking: 2979


33. Journal of Risk and Insurance


Journal of Risk and Insurance is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Finance (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Risk and Insurance is 3045. ISSN of this journal is/are 15396975, 00224367.

Impact Score: 2.26 h-Index: 74 SJR: 1.31 Overall Ranking: 3045


34. Journal of Business Finance and Accounting


Journal of Business Finance and Accounting is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q1); Finance (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Business Finance and Accounting is 3244. ISSN of this journal is/are 0306686X, 14685957.

Impact Score: 3.34 h-Index: 96 SJR: 1.263 Overall Ranking: 3244


35. Management Accounting Research


Management Accounting Research is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Finance (Q1); Information Systems and Management (Q1). It is published by Academic Press. The overall rank of Management Accounting Research is 3434. ISSN of this journal is/are 10445005, 10961224.

Impact Score: 4.16 h-Index: 106 SJR: 1.224 Overall Ranking: 3434


36. ASTIN Bulletin


ASTIN Bulletin is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Finance (Q1). It is published by Cambridge University Press. The overall rank of ASTIN Bulletin is 3904. ISSN of this journal is/are 05150361, 17831350.

Impact Score: 2.47 h-Index: 51 SJR: 1.138 Overall Ranking: 3904


37. European Financial Management


European Financial Management is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of European Financial Management is 3915. ISSN of this journal is/are 13547798, 1468036X.

Impact Score: 4.42 h-Index: 77 SJR: 1.136 Overall Ranking: 3915


38. Real Estate Economics


Real Estate Economics is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q1); Finance (Q1). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Real Estate Economics is 4035. ISSN of this journal is/are 15406229, 10808620.

Impact Score: 2.39 h-Index: 74 SJR: 1.116 Overall Ranking: 4035


39. Journal of Accounting and Public Policy


Journal of Accounting and Public Policy is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Sociology and Political Science (Q1). It is published by Elsevier Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Accounting and Public Policy is 4240. ISSN of this journal is/are 18732070, 02784254.

Impact Score: 2.82 h-Index: 96 SJR: 1.081 Overall Ranking: 4240


40. Journal of Law, Finance, and Accounting


Journal of Law, Finance, and Accounting is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Finance (Q1); Law (Q1). It is published by Now Publishers Inc. The overall rank of Journal of Law, Finance, and Accounting is 4246. ISSN of this journal is/are 23805013, 23805005.

Impact Score: 1.14 h-Index: 11 SJR: 1.08 Overall Ranking: 4246


41. Accounting Education


Accounting Education is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Education (Q1). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Accounting Education is 4428. ISSN of this journal is/are 14684489, 09639284.

Impact Score: 5.31 h-Index: 54 SJR: 1.054 Overall Ranking: 4428


42. Meditari Accountancy Research


Meditari Accountancy Research is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Meditari Accountancy Research is 4766. ISSN of this journal is/are 20493738, 2049372X.

Impact Score: 7.18 h-Index: 50 SJR: 1.008 Overall Ranking: 4766


43. Journal of Economics and Development


Journal of Economics and Development is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q1); Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Economics and Econometrics (Q2). It is published by Emerald Publishing. The overall rank of Journal of Economics and Development is 4845. ISSN of this journal is/are 26325330, 18590020.

Impact Score: 6.23 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.998 Overall Ranking: 4845


44. International Journal of Accounting and Information Management


International Journal of Accounting and Information Management is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Management Information Systems (Q1); Management of Technology and Innovation (Q2). It is published by Emerald Publishing. The overall rank of International Journal of Accounting and Information Management is 4897. ISSN of this journal is/are 17589037, 18347649.

Impact Score: 7.68 h-Index: 41 SJR: 0.991 Overall Ranking: 4897


45. Journal of Management Accounting Research


Journal of Management Accounting Research is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q1); Business and International Management (Q1). It is published by American Accounting Association. The overall rank of Journal of Management Accounting Research is 5139. ISSN of this journal is/are 15588033, 10492127.

Impact Score: 1.89 h-Index: 35 SJR: 0.964 Overall Ranking: 5139


46. Accounting in Europe


Accounting in Europe is a journal covering the categories related to Business and International Management (Q1); Finance (Q1); Accounting (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Accounting in Europe is 5267. ISSN of this journal is/are 17449499, 17449480.

Impact Score: 8.07 h-Index: 32 SJR: 0.949 Overall Ranking: 5267


47. Journal of Applied Accounting Research


Journal of Applied Accounting Research is a journal covering the categories related to Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Information Systems and Management (Q1); Accounting (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Applied Accounting Research is 5477. ISSN of this journal is/are 9675426.

Impact Score: 7.00 h-Index: 43 SJR: 0.925 Overall Ranking: 5477


48. Accounting Forum


Accounting Forum is a journal covering the categories related to Finance (Q1); Accounting (Q2). It is published by Taylor and Francis Ltd.. The overall rank of Accounting Forum is 5489. ISSN of this journal is/are 01559982, 14676303.

Impact Score: 4.82 h-Index: 66 SJR: 0.923 Overall Ranking: 5489


49. Accounting and Finance


Accounting and Finance is a journal covering the categories related to Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Accounting (Q2); Finance (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Accounting and Finance is 5740. ISSN of this journal is/are 1467629X, 08105391.

Impact Score: 4.02 h-Index: 70 SJR: 0.895 Overall Ranking: 5740


50. Accounting and Business Research


Accounting and Business Research is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q2); Finance (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Accounting and Business Research is 6186. ISSN of this journal is/are 21594260, 00014788.

Impact Score: 2.62 h-Index: 73 SJR: 0.852 Overall Ranking: 6186


51. Australian Accounting Review


Australian Accounting Review is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Australian Accounting Review is 6238. ISSN of this journal is/are 10356908, 18352561.

Impact Score: 3.43 h-Index: 50 SJR: 0.847 Overall Ranking: 6238


52. Journal of Risk Finance


Journal of Risk Finance is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q2); Finance (Q2). It is published by Emerald Publishing. The overall rank of Journal of Risk Finance is 6542. ISSN of this journal is/are 23312947, 15265943.

Impact Score: 6.14 h-Index: 50 SJR: 0.821 Overall Ranking: 6542


53. Qualitative Research in Accounting and Management


Qualitative Research in Accounting and Management is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q2); Business and International Management (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Qualitative Research in Accounting and Management is 6625. ISSN of this journal is/are 11766093.

Impact Score: 4.44 h-Index: 37 SJR: 0.814 Overall Ranking: 6625


54. China Journal of Accounting Research


China Journal of Accounting Research is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q2); Finance (Q2). It is published by Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University. The overall rank of China Journal of Accounting Research is 6735. ISSN of this journal is/are 17553091.

Impact Score: 4.47 h-Index: 31 SJR: 0.804 Overall Ranking: 6735


55. World Economy


World Economy is a journal covering the categories related to Political Science and International Relations (Q1); Accounting (Q2); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Finance (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of World Economy is 6758. ISSN of this journal is/are 03785920, 14679701.

Impact Score: 3.45 h-Index: 87 SJR: 0.803 Overall Ranking: 6758


56. International Journal of Finance and Economics


International Journal of Finance and Economics is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q2); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Finance (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of International Journal of Finance and Economics is 6881. ISSN of this journal is/are 10991158, 10769307.

Impact Score: 4.52 h-Index: 57 SJR: 0.791 Overall Ranking: 6881


57. Journal of Risk and Uncertainty


Journal of Risk and Uncertainty is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q2); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Finance (Q2). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Journal of Risk and Uncertainty is 6884. ISSN of this journal is/are 15730476, 08955646.

Impact Score: 2.40 h-Index: 84 SJR: 0.791 Overall Ranking: 6884


58. Journal of Business and Socio-economic Development


Journal of Business and Socio-economic Development is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q2); Business and International Management (Q2); Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q2); Marketing (Q2). It is published by Emerald Publishing. The overall rank of Journal of Business and Socio-economic Development is 7017. ISSN of this journal is/are 26351374, 26351692.

Impact Score: 6.92 h-Index: 12 SJR: 0.78 Overall Ranking: 7017


59. Journal of Management Control


Journal of Management Control is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q2); Management Information Systems (Q2); Management of Technology and Innovation (Q2); Management Science and Operations Research (Q2); Strategy and Management (Q2). It is published by Physica-Verlag. The overall rank of Journal of Management Control is 7054. ISSN of this journal is/are 2191477X, 21914761.

Impact Score: 3.88 h-Index: 33 SJR: 0.777 Overall Ranking: 7054


60. World Tax Journal


World Tax Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Accounting (Q2); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Finance (Q2). It is published by International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation (IBFD). The overall rank of World Tax Journal is 7240. ISSN of this journal is/are 23529237, 18784917.

Impact Score: 0.95 h-Index: 9 SJR: 0.762 Overall Ranking: 7240


61. Journal of International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation


Journal of International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q2); Finance (Q2). It is published by Elsevier B.V.. The overall rank of Journal of International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation is 7455. ISSN of this journal is/are 10619518.

Impact Score: 3.90 h-Index: 54 SJR: 0.746 Overall Ranking: 7455


62. Journal of Information Systems


Journal of Information Systems is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q2); Human-Computer Interaction (Q2); Information Systems (Q2); Information Systems and Management (Q2); Management Information Systems (Q2); Management of Technology and Innovation (Q2); Software (Q2). It is published by American Accounting Association. The overall rank of Journal of Information Systems is 7644. ISSN of this journal is/are 08887985, 15587959.

Impact Score: 2.46 h-Index: 48 SJR: 0.733 Overall Ranking: 7644


63. Journal of Contemporary Accounting and Economics


Journal of Contemporary Accounting and Economics is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q2). It is published by Elsevier Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Contemporary Accounting and Economics is 7696. ISSN of this journal is/are 18155669.

Impact Score: 3.27 h-Index: 41 SJR: 0.729 Overall Ranking: 7696


64. Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics


Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics is a journal covering the categories related to Urban Studies (Q1); Accounting (Q2); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Finance (Q2). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Journal of Real Estate Finance and Economics is 7697. ISSN of this journal is/are 1573045X, 08955638.

Impact Score: 2.62 h-Index: 76 SJR: 0.729 Overall Ranking: 7697


65. Behavioral Research in Accounting


Behavioral Research in Accounting is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q2); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q2). It is published by American Accounting Association. The overall rank of Behavioral Research in Accounting is 7905. ISSN of this journal is/are 15588009, 10504753.

Impact Score: 1.36 h-Index: 34 SJR: 0.714 Overall Ranking: 7905


66. Journal of Financial Services Research


Journal of Financial Services Research is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q2); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Finance (Q2). It is published by Springer Netherlands. The overall rank of Journal of Financial Services Research is 8073. ISSN of this journal is/are 15730735, 09208550.

Impact Score: 1.78 h-Index: 63 SJR: 0.702 Overall Ranking: 8073


67. Journal of Accounting in Emerging Economies


Journal of Accounting in Emerging Economies is a journal covering the categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Accounting (Q2); Development (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Accounting in Emerging Economies is 8101. ISSN of this journal is/are 20421168, 20421176.

Impact Score: 5.83 h-Index: 34 SJR: 0.7 Overall Ranking: 8101


68. Journal of Accounting and Organizational Change


Journal of Accounting and Organizational Change is a journal covering the categories related to Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Accounting (Q2); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q2); Strategy and Management (Q2). It is published by Emerald Publishing. The overall rank of Journal of Accounting and Organizational Change is 8117. ISSN of this journal is/are 18325912.

Impact Score: 4.65 h-Index: 40 SJR: 0.699 Overall Ranking: 8117


69. Journal of Financial Research


Journal of Financial Research is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q2); Finance (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Journal of Financial Research is 8299. ISSN of this journal is/are 02702592, 14756803.

Impact Score: 1.13 h-Index: 56 SJR: 0.686 Overall Ranking: 8299


70. Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting


Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting is a journal covering the categories related to Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Accounting (Q2); Management Information Systems (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting is 8352. ISSN of this journal is/are 20425856, 19852517.

Impact Score: 5.90 h-Index: 33 SJR: 0.683 Overall Ranking: 8352


71. Journal of Emerging Technologies in Accounting


Journal of Emerging Technologies in Accounting is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q2); Computer Science Applications (Q2). It is published by American Accounting Association. The overall rank of Journal of Emerging Technologies in Accounting is 8988. ISSN of this journal is/are 15541908, 15587940.

Impact Score: 3.35 h-Index: 31 SJR: 0.642 Overall Ranking: 8988


72. Public Money and Management


Public Money and Management is a journal covering the categories related to Sociology and Political Science (Q1); Accounting (Q2); Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q2); Finance (Q2); Public Administration (Q2). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Public Money and Management is 8991. ISSN of this journal is/are 14679302, 09540962.

Impact Score: 2.56 h-Index: 61 SJR: 0.642 Overall Ranking: 8991


73. Issues in Accounting Education


Issues in Accounting Education is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q2); Education (Q2). It is published by American Accounting Association. The overall rank of Issues in Accounting Education is 9096. ISSN of this journal is/are 07393172, 15587983.

Impact Score: 1.87 h-Index: 34 SJR: 0.634 Overall Ranking: 9096


74. Journal of Futures Markets


Journal of Futures Markets is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q2); Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q2); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Finance (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Liss Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Futures Markets is 9142. ISSN of this journal is/are 10969934, 02707314.

Impact Score: 2.32 h-Index: 67 SJR: 0.632 Overall Ranking: 9142


75. Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance


Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance is a journal covering the categories related to Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Accounting (Q2); Finance (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Inc.. The overall rank of Journal of Accounting, Auditing and Finance is 9162. ISSN of this journal is/are 0148558X.

Impact Score: 2.02 h-Index: 64 SJR: 0.631 Overall Ranking: 9162


76. Fiscal Studies


Fiscal Studies is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q2); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Finance (Q2). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell. The overall rank of Fiscal Studies is 9251. ISSN of this journal is/are 01435671, 14755890.

Impact Score: 1.14 h-Index: 53 SJR: 0.625 Overall Ranking: 9251


77. Managerial Auditing Journal


Managerial Auditing Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Accounting (Q2); Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q2); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q2). It is published by Emerald Publishing. The overall rank of Managerial Auditing Journal is 9582. ISSN of this journal is/are 2686902.

Impact Score: 4.01 h-Index: 76 SJR: 0.605 Overall Ranking: 9582


78. International Tax and Public Finance


International Tax and Public Finance is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q2); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Finance (Q2). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of International Tax and Public Finance is 9632. ISSN of this journal is/are 15736970, 09275940.

Impact Score: 1.79 h-Index: 58 SJR: 0.602 Overall Ranking: 9632


79. Geneva Papers on Risk and Insurance: Issues and Practice


Geneva Papers on Risk and Insurance: Issues and Practice is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q2); Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q2); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Finance (Q2). It is published by Springer Nature. The overall rank of Geneva Papers on Risk and Insurance: Issues and Practice is 9722. ISSN of this journal is/are 10185895, 14680440.

Impact Score: 4.13 h-Index: 45 SJR: 0.597 Overall Ranking: 9722


80. Cogent Business and Management


Cogent Business and Management is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q2); Business and International Management (Q2); Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q2); Management Science and Operations Research (Q2); Marketing (Q2); Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management (Q2); Strategy and Management (Q2). It is published by Cogent OA. The overall rank of Cogent Business and Management is 9734. ISSN of this journal is/are 23311975.

Impact Score: 4.19 h-Index: 56 SJR: 0.596 Overall Ranking: 9734


81. Journal of Portfolio Management


Journal of Portfolio Management is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q2); Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q2); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Finance (Q2). It is published by Portfolio Management Research. The overall rank of Journal of Portfolio Management is 9767. ISSN of this journal is/are 954918.

Impact Score: 0.82 h-Index: 64 SJR: 0.595 Overall Ranking: 9767


82. International Journal of Disclosure and Governance


International Journal of Disclosure and Governance is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q2); Business and International Management (Q2); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Finance (Q2); Strategy and Management (Q2). It is published by Palgrave Macmillan Ltd.. The overall rank of International Journal of Disclosure and Governance is 9844. ISSN of this journal is/are 17413591, 17466539.

Impact Score: 3.81 h-Index: 28 SJR: 0.59 Overall Ranking: 9844


83. Asian Journal of Accounting Research


Asian Journal of Accounting Research is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q2). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Asian Journal of Accounting Research is 9917. ISSN of this journal is/are 24599700, 24434175.

Impact Score: 6.07 h-Index: 22 SJR: 0.585 Overall Ranking: 9917


84. International Journal of Auditing


International Journal of Auditing is a journal covering the categories related to Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q1); Accounting (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Ltd. The overall rank of International Journal of Auditing is 10140. ISSN of this journal is/are 10991123, 10906738.

Impact Score: 2.39 h-Index: 35 SJR: 0.573 Overall Ranking: 10140


85. Accounting History


Accounting History is a journal covering the categories related to History (Q1); Accounting (Q2). It is published by SAGE Publications Ltd. The overall rank of Accounting History is 10583. ISSN of this journal is/are 10323732, 17493374.

Impact Score: 1.36 h-Index: 35 SJR: 0.549 Overall Ranking: 10583


86. Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting


Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q2); Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q2); Finance (Q2). It is published by Springer New York. The overall rank of Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting is 10759. ISSN of this journal is/are 0924865X, 15737179.

Impact Score: 2.87 h-Index: 57 SJR: 0.541 Overall Ranking: 10759


87. Accounting Perspectives


Accounting Perspectives is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q2); Finance (Q2). It is published by John Wiley and Sons Inc. The overall rank of Accounting Perspectives is 11038. ISSN of this journal is/are 19113838, 1911382X.

Impact Score: 1.66 h-Index: 25 SJR: 0.526 Overall Ranking: 11038


88. Accounting, Economics and Law: A Convivium


Accounting, Economics and Law: A Convivium is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Accounting (Q2); Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q2). It is published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH. The overall rank of Accounting, Economics and Law: A Convivium is 11165. ISSN of this journal is/are 21522820.

Impact Score: 1.04 h-Index: 21 SJR: 0.52 Overall Ranking: 11165


89. Review of Accounting and Finance


Review of Accounting and Finance is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q2); Economics, Econometrics and Finance (miscellaneous) (Q2); Finance (Q2). It is published by Emerald Publishing. The overall rank of Review of Accounting and Finance is 11350. ISSN of this journal is/are 14757702, 17587700.

Impact Score: 3.18 h-Index: 36 SJR: 0.513 Overall Ranking: 11350


90. Intertax


Intertax is a journal covering the categories related to Law (Q1); Accounting (Q2). It is published by Kluwer Law International. The overall rank of Intertax is 11731. ISSN of this journal is/are 18758347, 01652826.

Impact Score: 0.97 h-Index: 12 SJR: 0.493 Overall Ranking: 11731


91. Abacus


Abacus is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q3). It is published by Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd. The overall rank of Abacus is 11890. ISSN of this journal is/are 00013072, 14676281.

Impact Score: 2.95 h-Index: 56 SJR: 0.484 Overall Ranking: 11890


92. Journal of Risk and Financial Management


Journal of Risk and Financial Management is a journal covering the categories related to Business, Management and Accounting (miscellaneous) (Q2); Economics and Econometrics (Q2); Finance (Q2); Accounting (Q3). It is published by Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI). The overall rank of Journal of Risk and Financial Management is 11983. ISSN of this journal is/are 19118074, 19118066.

Impact Score: 3.28 h-Index: 54 SJR: 0.48 Overall Ranking: 11983


93. Pacific Accounting Review


Pacific Accounting Review is a journal covering the categories related to Finance (Q2); Accounting (Q3). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Pacific Accounting Review is 11988. ISSN of this journal is/are 20415494, 01140582.

Impact Score: 3.42 h-Index: 37 SJR: 0.48 Overall Ranking: 11988


94. International Journal of Accounting


International Journal of Accounting is a journal covering the categories related to Finance (Q2); Accounting (Q3). It is published by World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte Ltd. The overall rank of International Journal of Accounting is 12069. ISSN of this journal is/are 22133933, 10944060.

Impact Score: 2.18 h-Index: 71 SJR: 0.476 Overall Ranking: 12069


95. Current Issues in Auditing


Current Issues in Auditing is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q3). It is published by American Accounting Association. The overall rank of Current Issues in Auditing is 12085. ISSN of this journal is/are 19361270.

Impact Score: 1.35 h-Index: 19 SJR: 0.475 Overall Ranking: 12085


96. Accounting Research Journal


Accounting Research Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Finance (Q2); Accounting (Q3). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Accounting Research Journal is 12217. ISSN of this journal is/are 10309616.

Impact Score: 3.97 h-Index: 33 SJR: 0.469 Overall Ranking: 12217


97. Review of Behavioral Finance


Review of Behavioral Finance is a journal covering the categories related to Finance (Q2); Strategy and Management (Q2); Accounting (Q3). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Review of Behavioral Finance is 12274. ISSN of this journal is/are 19405987, 19405979.

Impact Score: 3.40 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.467 Overall Ranking: 12274


98. Advances in Accounting


Advances in Accounting is a journal covering the categories related to Finance (Q2); Accounting (Q3). It is published by Emerald Publishing. The overall rank of Advances in Accounting is 12467. ISSN of this journal is/are 10465715, 08826110.

Impact Score: 1.90 h-Index: 46 SJR: 0.457 Overall Ranking: 12467


99. Asian Review of Accounting


Asian Review of Accounting is a journal covering the categories related to Finance (Q2); Accounting (Q3). It is published by Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.. The overall rank of Asian Review of Accounting is 12491. ISSN of this journal is/are 17588863, 13217348.

Impact Score: 2.74 h-Index: 34 SJR: 0.456 Overall Ranking: 12491


100. Social and Environmental Accountability Journal


Social and Environmental Accountability Journal is a journal covering the categories related to Accounting (Q3). It is published by Routledge. The overall rank of Social and Environmental Accountability Journal is 12700. ISSN of this journal is/are 0969160X, 21562245.

Impact Score: 1.80 h-Index: 27 SJR: 0.448 Overall Ranking: 12700








Importance of Choosing Highy Ranked and Rated Journals


While writing a research paper or an academic thesis in the field of Accounting or any other field, it is extremely important to cite or reference the research paper from a top ranked journal because it shows the credibility and reliability of your work. Also, most of the reviewers evaluate and judge the standard of your research paper and thesis based on the referenced academic sources.


Summary


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.


List of Top 5, 10, 50, 100 Journals in Accounting


Irrespective of whether you are writing an academic thesis or a research journal paper, always remember to refer and cite the papers from good quality and top journals, as it shows the credibility and reliability of your work.

Also, it is recommended to submit your research findings whether theoretical or practical into a highly ranked journal to show the worthiness of your research paper.






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