The Accounting Review Journal Citation Rate 2026
0001-4826
eISSN 1558-7967
American Accounting Association
US
Q1 Quartile Established Impact
About The Accounting Review
The Accounting Review (AR) is a peer-reviewed academic journal covering Accounting Education and Careers and Accounting Theory and Financial Reporting, published by American Accounting Association in US, catalogued under ISSN 0001-4826 (e-ISSN 1558-7967). As of 2026, it has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.26 (Q1 quartile) — the average number of citations its recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data, not the Clarivate (JCR) Impact Factor. It operates a subscription model. It is indexed in the ABDC list (rating A*), among the databases we track.
The Accounting Review Citation Rate 2026 — In Context
The Accounting Review has a 2025 2-Year Citation Rate (OpenAlex) of 4.26, placing it in the Q1 quartile within the Accounting Education and Careers research area. This is the average number of citations the journal's recent articles received over a two-year window, computed from OpenAlex open citation data — not the Clarivate (JCR) Journal Impact Factor.
The Accounting Review operates a subscription-based publishing model — readers access articles through institutional subscriptions or pay-per-view.
Researchers looking to publish in The Accounting Review should review the journal's submission tips and verify the latest indexing status against Scopus, DOAJ, and Web of Science using our indexing tracker. To compare The Accounting Review against similar journals in the field, use our journal comparison tool.
Submission Tips for The Accounting Review
- This journal covers Accounting Education and Careers, Accounting Theory and Financial Reporting, Accounting and Organizational Management. Ensure your manuscript aligns with these scope areas to avoid desk rejection.
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| ISSN (Print) | 0001-4826 |
|---|---|
| ISSN (Online) | 1558-7967 |
| Publisher | American Accounting Association |
| Country | United States |
| APC / Cost | Inquire with Publisher |
In-depth profile & metrics
The Accounting Review is published by American Accounting Association and based in United States.
In our subject taxonomy, The Accounting Review is classified under Accounting Education and Careers, Accounting Theory and Financial Reporting, Accounting and Organizational Management and Auditing, Earnings Management, Governance.
The Accounting Review is indexed in OpenAlex and carries an ABDC rating of A* (2025). OpenAlex tracking provides an open, citable record of its output even where commercial indexing is absent.
Its most recent citation rate stands at 4.256.
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Citation Rate
Historical Trend
Initial data points onlyCitation Rate by Year
| Year | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.256 | 2-Year Mean Citedness (OpenAlex) |
Metrics are sourced from OpenAlex, DOAJ and Scopus and reflect the latest data we hold. The headline figure is a 2-year citation rate (OpenAlex), not a Clarivate Impact Factor. Always verify against the journal's official site before relying on it. See our Methodology or report a correction.
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Last updated: May 11, 2026
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