Digital transformation of the accounting field in the era of Industry 4.0
Published: July 25, 2026
Abstract
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (Industry 4.0) and its advances, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), big data, and other digital technologies, have significantly impacted many different business sectors, including accounting. It is necessary for the accounting field to adapt to changes during digital transformation to maintain its efficiency in an increasingly complex and volatile business environment. This study analyzed how digital transformation in the era of Industry 4.0 has affected the accounting field. The study's findings showed that digital technologies, such as the IoT, AI, and Big Data, improve the quality of accounting. These technologies have made accountants more proactive and enabled them to better analyze data and serve customers.
Keywords
digital transformationaccountingdigital transformation in accountingBig Dataartificial intelligencecloud computing
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