Artificial Intelligence in the Accounting of International Businesses: A Perception-Based Approach

Do accountants clearly understand the benefits and challenges of using AI? Do they perceive AI as a threat? The adoption of AI in the accounting field has increased significantly in the last few years. Since the techniques continue to evolve, more companies will integrate these solutions to facilita...

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Published in:Sustainability 2022-06, Vol.14 (11), p.6632
Main Authors: Banța, Viorel-Costin, Rîndașu, Sînziana-Maria, Tănasie, Anca, Cojocaru, Dorian
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Accountants
Accounting
Algorithms
Artificial intelligence
Employability
Employers
Literature reviews
Perception
Perceptions
Professionals
Skills
Sustainability
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Summary:Do accountants clearly understand the benefits and challenges of using AI? Do they perceive AI as a threat? The adoption of AI in the accounting field has increased significantly in the last few years. Since the techniques continue to evolve, more companies will integrate these solutions to facilitate the accounting processes. Therefore, the accountants’ skills should be adapted to efficiently use these solutions and continue to provide valuable support. This study explores the perception of accounting practitioners regarding the most important benefits and challenges of using AI-based technologies and analyses whether AI is being perceived as a threat that might impact employability. The data were collected during June–August 2021 using a questionnaire addressed to accounting practitioners from Romania. The exploratory research was conducted by statistically analysing the data collected. The results highlight that the practitioners have a clear understanding regarding the main benefits and challenges associated with the use of AI-based solutions in accounting processes, and AI is not perceived as a threat to employability; however, practitioners acknowledge that skills transformation is required and are willing to undergo the changes. By providing a glimpse of the main drivers that encourage accounting practitioners to embrace AI, employers, professional bodies and academia can address the main concerns and continue to support the practitioners in adapting their skills.
ISSN:2071-1050
2071-1050
DOI:10.3390/su14116632