Artificiell intelligens - potentiell ersättare tillredovisningsekonom inom kassaflödesanalys? : En kvantitativ studie om hur artificiell intelligens påverkar aktörer inomredovisningsbranschen.

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Technology and advanced systems are developed to streamline work processes and reducecosts for businesses. In the accounting industry, there is a constant pursuit of newopportunities to conduct work more efficiently. Artificial intelligence presents both challengesand opportunities for industries to varying degrees, instigating a new chapter for businesses toincrease its capabilities. Similar to previous stages in the accounting industry where newtechnology was introduced. Replacing older methods with newer and more efficient ones, AIis aimed to change the accounting industry in a whole new phase.This study is applying a quantitative approach to study the potential impact of artificialintelligence on the accounting industry, particularly focusing on individuals who arespecialized in cash flow analysis. The study aims to enlighten factors that are influencing AIcapabilities and the ability of accounting professionals to work with cash flow analysis, aswell as the extent to which artificial intelligence poses a threat.Artificial intelligence has demonstrated the ability to work systematically, similar to humans,which would potentially replace tasks traditionally performed by humans. This factor presentschallenges for many employees in the accounting industry, especially those working with cashflow analysis. For inexperienced and low-skilled individuals working in the accountingindustry, AI poses significant challenges in securing their employment, leading to a decline inemployment rates and prioritizing specialization for those wishing to remain in their roles.KeywordsAccounting, cash flow analysis, complementarity factor, artificial intelligence.3