Keynotes Advancing Accounting Research: Exploring Quantitative Methods and Panel Data Analysis Quantitative methods have long served as the bedrock of accounting research, providing indispensable tools for analysing extensive datasets and uncovering hidden patterns. Through the application of statistical techniques, researchers can delve deeper into the complexities of financial transactions, market dynamics, and organizational behaviour. Whether through regression analysis or time-series modelling, these methods offer a robust framework for empirical inquiry, enabling researchers to test hypotheses, discern causal relationships, and draw reliable conclusions. Nevertheless, as the landscape of accounting research evolves, so must our methodological arsenal. Panel data analysis emerges as a particularly promising avenue for scholars aiming to capture the dynamic nature of economic phenomena across different entities and over time. By leveraging longitudinal datasets that track the same individuals, firms, or countries over multiple periods, panel data analysis offers unique insights into trends, fluctuations, and interdependencies that traditional cross-sectional studies may overlook. Whether exploring firm performance, financial reporting practices, or regulatory compliance, panel data analysis empowers researchers to unveil nuanced patterns, address unobserved heterogeneity, and provide more informed policy recommendations. However, despite the immense potential of quantitative methods and panel data analysis, their adoption in accounting research presents its own set of challenges. Researchers must grapple with issues surrounding data quality, endogeneity, model specification, and interpretation—a task that necessitates both methodological rigor and interdisciplinary collaboration. Moreover, as accounting research increasingly intersects with fields such as economics, finance, and computer science, scholars must remain adaptable, continuously refining their analytical techniques to address emerging research inquiries and technological advancements. In this vein, our collective dedication to advancing accounting research assumes paramount significance. By fostering a culture of methodological innovation, intellectual curiosity, and academic rigor, we can push the boundaries of knowledge, drive substantial impact, and shape the future landscape of accounting scholarship. Together, let us seize the opportunities that quantitative methods and panel data analysis afford us, forging new pathways for discovery, insight, and progress. Professor Javad Izadi
