Taking Accounting Beyond Earth.
We are coming together for a global academic network exploring the accounting, financial reporting and governance dimensions of the space economy.
4–7 November 2027
What is Space Accounting?
Space Accounting is an emerging area of research concerned with how economic activities beyond Earth may be measured, reported, financed, audited and governed.
It brings accounting and finance research together with space economics, law, engineering and sustainability. Our goal is to advance evidence-based discussion and strengthen international collaboration.
As economic activity extends beyond Earth, accounting gains a new dimension.Research · Responsibility · Collaboration
Six areas of inquiry. One shared future.
Clear research priorities for exploring accountability in the evolving space economy.
Research & publications
Selected published studies that help establish the scientific context of Space Accounting.
The New Dimension of Accounting in the 21st Century: Space Accounting
İsmail Tekbaş · Arzu Aktaş · Murat Azaltun · Ayşe Atasoy
İstanbul University Press · Proceedings for the Second Symposium on Space Economy, Space Law and Space Sciences, pp. 63–75.
Space for accounting and accountability: realising potential management accounting research contributions to the space sector
Basil P. Tucker · Hank C. Alewine · Accounting, Auditing & Accountability Journal
Selected references only. Research proposals are not presented as adopted accounting standards or existing regulators.
Connecting ideas through dialogue
Space Accounting participates in a broader scientific conversation, including academic events in accounting and finance.
International Congress on Accounting and Finance Research
Innovation and New Horizons in Accounting and Finance
ICAFR’27 will be held in Gaziantep in November 2027. The congress provides a valuable setting for interdisciplinary perspectives, including Space Accounting, while retaining its independent academic identity.
The final dates and the official ICAFR’27 website will be announced following confirmation.
Explore the ICAFR congress series ↗From Artificial Intelligence to Space Accounting
13th Turkish Accounting Specialists Congress · The Future and Boundaries of Accounting
Organized under the theme ‘The Future and Boundaries of Accounting: From Artificial Intelligence to Space Accounting’, the congress brought together researchers, accounting professionals and sector representatives to discuss emerging perspectives in the profession.
Photo Gallery
Photos from the congress archive
05 / A SHARED RESEARCH HORIZON
Understanding tomorrow’s
economy together.
The expansion of the space economy raises new questions in accounting, financial reporting, auditing and finance. Space Accounting is an emerging interdisciplinary research field examining the economic and financial dimensions of this transformation.
At ICAFR’27 – the 14th International Congress on Accounting and Finance Research, scheduled for November 2027 in Gaziantep under the theme ‘Innovation and New Horizons in Accounting and Finance,’ Space Accounting will also be brought into international academic dialogue.
Our aim is to bring researchers, practitioners and industry specialists together to encourage new research, academic collaboration and a shared vision for the future.
“As economic activity extends beyond Earth, the questions facing accounting enter a new dimension.”
Different disciplines. Shared questions.
The initiative seeks dialogue among researchers, accounting professionals, the space industry and institutions.
Academia & Research
Research, publications and interdisciplinary academic exchange.
Finance & Professions
Reporting, audit, investment, risk and professional expertise.
Space & Institutions
A dialogue on emerging economic models, policy and governance.
Let’s explore new horizons together.
Interested in contributing research, ideas or academic collaboration?
For research contributions and institutional collaboration, use the official contact page. Applications are not collected on this demo website.