Transforming Financial Markets: MENA Case Studies in Accounting, Auditing, and Corporate Finance
This collection of case studies aims to provide a comprehensive examination of the evolving financial landscape in the MENA region. It specifically focuses on documenting and analysing the transformation of regional markets through real-world examples of accounting, auditing, and finance practices.
The cases will capture unique regional developments, including the implementation of international standards in local contexts, the evolution of Islamic finance, and the adaptation of regulatory frameworks. Through these practical examples, the collection seeks to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and actual market practices in the MENA region.
Cases which address the following themes are encouraged, although this list is not exhaustive:
- Market Development and Innovation
- Islamic finance practices and integration
- Regional fintech transformation cases
- SME financing in MENA markets
- Family business evolution
- Capital market development challenges
- Professional Practice Evolution
- IFRS/ISA implementation in MENA context
- Regional audit quality frameworks
- Corporate governance adaptations
- ESG reporting in MENA organizations
- Digital transformation of local institutions
- Regulatory Framework
- Local regulatory innovations
- Cross-border compliance strategies
- Risk management in regional markets
- Market-specific regulatory reforms
- Regional corporate governance standards
Submission Process
In preparing cases, authors are asked to follow the standard EMCS Author Guidelines available from the dropdown menu at http://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/journal/emcs.
A submitted case document should:
• include primary data gathered from interviews with the protagonist, or well-sourced secondary data supporting the protagonist’s voice
• be written in the past tense
• be focused on a compelling management decision-making dilemma facing the protagonist
• have approximately eight single-spaced pages of narrative.
The accompanying Teaching Note should include well-crafted learning objectives, related assignment questions with comprehensive model answers, and an expansive 90-minute teaching plan.
Templates, guides, and other author resources are available via the EMCS main webpage above.
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Submission Deadline: May 30, 2025
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