Accountants vs. AI: Collaboration or Competition?

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Authors: Widanti Retno Palupi, Rina TjandraKirana DP
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Abstract

Background: The development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Industrial Revolution 4.0 and Society 5.0 is transforming the accounting profession through the automation of routine tasks via Robotic Process Automation, sparking debates on whether AI replaces or collaborates with accountants. Objective: To analyze the role of AI in Accounting Information Systems (AIS) as a competitor or partner through a systematic literature review. Type and method: Systematic Literature Review (SLR) based on PRISMA 2020. Population: Scientific articles from Scopus, SINTA, and Google Scholar (2021-2026); sample: 18 purposive articles (41 initial → 18 final). Instrument: Keyword search protocol (AI accounting, human-AI collaboration); analysis: Interactive thematic (reduction, display, verification). Results: 67% of studies support collaboration (AI data handling, strategic accounting) with 60-80% efficiency, 33% indicate competition in administrative tasks. Conclusion: A human-AI hybrid model via the "AI Collaboration" framework is optimal; suggestions for AI curriculum and digital ethics training.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Robotic Process Automation Applications Accounting Education and Careers Decision Support System Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
Escalate Economics and Business Journal
Volume
1
Issue
03
Pages
205–210
Publication date
11 March 2026
Language
EN