Study goals
The study aimed to analyze the level of innovation of accounting offices in Nova Serrana-MG, based on the 'Innovation Audit' model proposed by Tidd and Bessant (2015), a model already validated whose diagnosis allows an analysis of innovation .
Relevance / originality
Contribution to scientific knowledge through a theoretical-empirical proposal, emerging reflections on the subject in question. In managerial dynamics, for offering the offices involved the opportunity for self-assessment and comparative benchmarking based on the categories of the theoretical model used.
Methodology / approach
Descriptive case study of quantitative and qualitative nature. For data collection, a semi-structured questionnaire was applied to those responsible for the 45 accounting offices in Nova Serrana-MG. After this approach, the perception related to the results evidenced in the collection was evaluated.
Main results
The results achieved allowed understanding the key aspects for innovation in the respective offices, evidenced mainly in the 'Learning' category, as well as its deficiencies, especially in the 'Strategy' construct, even highlighting the opportunities for improvement by corporate type, allowing a more
Theoretical / methodological contributions
As a theoretical contribution, it collaborates to expand the field of studies and understanding aspects of innovation in the context of accounting firms As a practical contribution, it consolidates the application of the model used, elaborated from a reference validated by the
Social / management contributions
As a managerial contribution, it offers the opportunity to develop actions and innovation projects aimed at improving competitiveness, especially in the online accounting dimension, since these offices serve a representative Local Productive Arrangement (APL) regional footwear, promoter of local development.