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Digital transformation in accounting: impacts of automation, artificial intelligence, and blockchain

Published: 2025-12-15

Authors

  • Eduardo de Sousa Lemos

    Tribunal de Contas do Estado do Ceará
  • Rejane Felix Pereira

    Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-brasileira (Unilab)

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32586/rcda.v24i1.1053

Keywords:

process automation, artificial intelligence, blockchain

Abstract

Technological evolution has profoundly influenced accounting, driving significant changes in process automation through the use of artificial intelligence, advanced data analysis, and blockchain. This qualitative study, based on a literature review, investigates how these innovations reshape accounting practices, enhance operational efficiency, ensure greater accuracy in financial records, and strengthen information security. In addition to the benefits, it explores the challenges faced by accounting professionals, such as adapting to new technologies, digital training, and compliance with data security regulations. The results highlight that the adoption of these tools not only optimizes accounting activities but also redefines the role of the accountant in the digital era by requiring new competencies.

Author Biographies

  • Eduardo de Sousa Lemos, Tribunal de Contas do Estado do Ceará

    Mestre em Direito e Negócios Internacionais pela Universidad Europea del Atlántico. Especialista em Direito Constitucional. Bacharel em Direito pela UFMG. Procurador do Ministério Público de Contas do TCE/CE. Ex-Procurador do Ministério Público de Contas do TCE/GO. Ex-Conselheiro Substituto do TCE/PR e do TCM/GO. Ex-Auditor Federal de Controle Externo do TCU.

  • Rejane Felix Pereira, Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-brasileira (Unilab)

    Mestre e doutora em Engenharia Civil pela UFC. Especialista em Direito Constitucional. Bacharel em Engenharia Civil. Professora do Magistério Superior da Universidade da Integração Internacional da Lusofonia Afro-Brasileira (Unilab). Ministra, dentre outras, as disciplinas de Didática, Ética e Legislação; Estrutura e Máquinas; Engenharia do Meio-Ambiente; e Trabalho de Conclusão de Curso.

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LEMOS, Eduardo de Sousa; PEREIRA, Rejane Felix. Digital transformation in accounting: impacts of automation, artificial intelligence, and blockchain. Revista Controle - Doutrina e Artigos, Fortaleza, CE, Brasil, v. 24, n. 1, p. 145–171, 2025. DOI: 10.32586/rcda.v24i1.1053. Disponível em: https://revistacontrole.tce.ce.gov.br/index.php/RCDA/article/view/1053.. Acesso em: 9 apr. 2026.