About the Journal

About the Journal

Journal Title: Journal of Financial Transparency and Contemporary Accounting (FTCA)
Publisher: Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Indonesia Jakarta
Website: https://far-east.org/journals/FTCA

Focus and Scope

The FTCA is an open-access, peer-reviewed journal that publishes scholarly articles in the fields of:

  • Financial reporting transparency and accountability
  • Contemporary financial reporting and disclosure practices
  • Managerial and strategic accounting
  • Corporate governance and auditing
  • Public sector accounting and fiscal sustainability
  • ESG and integrated reporting
  • Taxation ethics and regulation
  • Technology in accounting (AI, blockchain, etc.)

Peer Review Process

Each submitted manuscript undergoes a double-blind peer-review process by at least two reviewers. The typical review period is 4–6 weeks.

Publication Frequency

The FTCA is published biannually:

  • June Edition
  • December Edition

Editor-in-Chief

Siti Almurni, SE., M.Ak.
Head of Accounting Study Program
Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Indonesia Jakarta
Email: Siti.Almurni@stei.ac.id

Editorial Board

Name Institution Expertise
Dr. Xxxx Xxxxxxxxx University of XYZ Financial Accounting
Dr. Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx ABC University Auditing & Governance
Dr. Xxxxx Xxxxxx STIE Indonesia Public Sector Accounting

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The Journal of Financial Transparency and Contemporary Accounting (FTCA) is a high-quality, peer-reviewed, and open-access academic journal published by the Faculty of Economics and Business, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Indonesia Jakarta. FTCA is committed to advancing research and innovation in the fields of financial transparency, governance, auditing, accounting, and contemporary financial practices, particularly in the context of developing economies and global financial integration.

FTCA provides a forum for academics, practitioners, regulators, and policy-makers to share original, rigorous, and empirical research that contributes to the literature and practice of transparent financial reporting, ethical accounting behavior, accountability, and financial disclosure. The journal promotes interdisciplinary approaches that bridge accounting theory with real-world financial and managerial challenges.

This journal is published semi-annually (May and November) through continuous online publication to ensure timely dissemination of current research. FTCA is freely accessible under an open access policy, ensuring that all accepted articles are available to the global academic community without subscription fees or registration barriers.

Aims and Scope

The FTCA welcomes submissions that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:

  • Financial transparency and governance
  • Corporate financial reporting
  • Financial auditing and assurance
  • Public sector accounting
  • Forensic and investigative accounting
  • Integrated and sustainability reporting
  • Behavioral accounting and ethics
  • Accounting technology and innovation
  • Financial accountability in nonprofit organizations
  • Taxation policy and compliance
  • Financial literacy and education
  • Risk disclosure and internal control
  • Comparative international accounting standards

FTCA particularly encourages research that is empirical, practical, and policy-relevant, contributing new insights for financial transparency in various sectors, including private companies, public institutions, non-profit organizations, and SMEs. The journal also supports collaborative research and comparative studies that explore the intersection between conventional and emerging financial practices, including ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) and digital transformation in accounting.

Open Access Policy

The FTCA is published under an open access model. All articles are freely accessible to readers worldwide, with authors retaining copyright under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License (CC BY-SA 4.0). This allows users to share and adapt the material, provided appropriate credit is given and any derivatives are shared under the same license.

Sponsorship and Archiving

The journal is managed and sponsored by the Faculty of Economics and Business, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi Indonesia Jakarta. All articles published in FTCA are preserved digitally through participation in the LOCKSS and CLOCKSS archival systems to ensure permanent and secure preservation.

Privacy Statement

The names and email addresses entered in this journal site will be used exclusively for the stated purposes of this journal and will not be made available for any other purpose or to any other party.

Editorial History

The Journal of Financial Transparency and Contemporary Accounting (FTCA) was established in 2024 as part of an initiative to strengthen academic excellence in financial reporting and accounting standards in Indonesia and across Southeast Asia. Since its inception, FTCA has been committed to publishing rigorous and impactful research that addresses the dynamic challenges in contemporary finance and accounting.

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Before submitting your manuscript to FTCA, please ensure it complies with the journal’s template and author guidelines. Submissions that do not meet these requirements may be returned for revision or rejected during the initial review.