Study goals
The aim of this work is to analyze the impact of technology on an accounting office, considering the innovations brought by Accounting 4.0 in the activities of its accounting professionals.
Relevance / originality
The need to highlight the impact of optimizing accounting processes with the use of new technologies, demonstrating how accounting firms have adapted to the technological advances of Accounting 4.0.
Methodology / approach
An exploratory case study was carried out in an office that has been operating in the accounting and tax sector since 2017, using participant observation, document analysis, application of questionnaires and interviews for data collection.
Main results
With the innovations brought by Accounting 40, with the implementation of technologies such as artificial intelligence, automation, and integrated systems, there has been an impact on time savings in operational activities, allowing concentration on analysis tasks and customer relationships.
Theoretical / methodological contributions
From a theoretical point of view, this research contributes to the deepening of discussions on Accounting 4.0, by offering an empirical analysis of how technological innovations are being incorporated into the daily lives of accounting offices.
Social / management contributions
By analyzing a real-life case study involving an accounting firm that has been adopting Accounting 4.0, the study provides practical insights into the topic, offering insights for accounting managers interested in innovating and improving their services.