Innovation is essential in the fast-paced world of business, where information is the primary currency. The accounting sector is experiencing a paradigm shift in the way audits are conducted, thanks to the latest technologies, such as blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) data analytics and robotic process automation transforming processes and providing more efficient and effective results for clients.

The ability to process and organize huge volumes of complex data at a pace previously unimaginable has enabled auditors to provide more comprehensive insights than ever before. The innovative technologies for audit use of advanced analytical tools allows auditors the ability to identify unusual transactions, patterns of latent activity or other issues they would not otherwise notice, and tailor their risk assessment procedures to suit. These tools also help identify future issues and help make predictions about the performance of a business.

Additionally, the use automation and the use of specialized software is reducing manual processing and review work. For example, Argus is an AI-enabled document analysis tool that uses natural machine learning and language processing to quickly analyze electronic documents. It is used by Deloitte auditors to accelerate electronic document review which allows them to concentrate on the most valuable tasks, such as reviewing risk and verifying findings.

Despite these benefits There are a lot of obstacles that hinder the full adoption and use of technology in auditing. Research has proven that a variety of factors, such as person job, task, and environmental which can impact the use of technology for audit. This includes the perceived impact on independence and lack of clarity on the regulatory response to the use of technology which could affect the motivation for its implementation in practice.