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A Study on the Transformation of Accounting Based on New Technologies: Evidence from Korea

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    (School of Business, Ajou University, Suwon 16499, Korea)

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This study identifies the new accounting technologies into Cloud, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Blockchain, and introduces the case of Korean companies applying new technologies to their accounting process. The purpose of this study is to help understand accounting technologies and provide examples of the adoption of these technologies in actual practice. To achieve this aim of the study, a systematic review of the literature of the major academic publications and professional reports and websites was used as a research methodology. In order to select the cases, it performed the analytical process of reviewing Korean major business and economic newspaper articles. This study provides evidence from Korea to companies contemplating the transformation of their accounting process using technology. Such companies can consider the cases presented in this study as a benchmark. It also offers guidance for the application of technologies to accounting practices for businesses and related researchers. The technology transformation is expected to be accelerated, especially after COVID-19. Therefore, it is necessary to understand and explore ways to effectively apply them. Further, while new technologies offer many opportunities, associated risks and threats should be addressed.

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  • Sora Yoon, 2020. "A Study on the Transformation of Accounting Based on New Technologies: Evidence from Korea," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(20), pages 1-22, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:12:y:2020:i:20:p:8669-:d:431271
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