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Accounting Students’ Technology Readiness, Perceptions, and Digital Competence Toward Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Accounting Curricula

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  • Abdo-Salloum, Ahmad Mohamad
  • Al-Mousawi, Hasan Yousef

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This study addresses the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on accounting education and practice, highlighting the need for curriculum updates in Lebanese universities. It assesses accounting students’ readiness for AI adoption in their courses by examining factors such as their technology readiness, their digital literacy, and their information literacy, as well as the perceived ease of use and usefulness of the technology itself. The study surveyed 528 accounting students from seven Lebanese universities, analyzing data using SPSS 24 and Smart PLS 4. Results indicate that accounting students are generally inclined to adopt AI in their future careers and possess basic digital skills. The research found that perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness mediate the relationship between technology readiness and AI adoption.11AI adoption in this document refers to AI adoption in accounting curriculum. Additionally, information literacy was found to predict AI adoption, while digital literacy did not show a significant effect. The findings emphasize the importance of integrating AI-based accounting courses into traditional curricula to better prepare students for the evolving demands of the profession. This research contributes to understanding the factors influencing AI adoption in accounting education and provides insights for curriculum development in Lebanese universities.

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  • Abdo-Salloum, Ahmad Mohamad & Al-Mousawi, Hasan Yousef, 2025. "Accounting Students’ Technology Readiness, Perceptions, and Digital Competence Toward Artificial Intelligence Adoption in Accounting Curricula," Journal of Accounting Education, Elsevier, vol. 70(C).
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:joaced:v:70:y:2025:i:c:s0748575125000028
    DOI: 10.1016/j.jaccedu.2025.100951
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