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Journal Title
Cognition, Technology and Work
Year (definitive publication)
2020
Language
English
Country
United Kingdom
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Abstract
During the last fifteen years, several studies on technology acceptance have been pursued, and several new models have been proposed. This paper presents a theoretical background on individual acceptance of Computer-assisted Audit Tools (CAATs) in the context of statutory auditors of a European country. The adoption of technologies in auditing is considered an important factor for efficiency increasing and effectiveness of auditing work. This study identifies the adoption determinants of CAATs; and develops a CAATs, adoption model. Quantitative research was carried out and operationalized by a survey to statutory auditors. Findings indicate that the perceived usefulness of CAATs, the effort expectancy, the facilitating conditions, and the number of auditors are the main drivers of the adoption and use of CAATs. This research presents significant contributions impacting the various stakeholders: Statutory Auditors, Statutory Auditors Firms, Institutes of Statutory Auditors, and Academy.
Acknowledgements
We gratefully acknowledge financial support from FCT- Fundação para a Ciencia e Tecnologia (Portugal), national funding through research grants UID/Multi/04466/2019, and UID/SOC/04521/2019.
Keywords
Adoption model,Computer-assisted audit tools,CAATs,Statutory auditors,Adoption theory
Fields of Science and Technology Classification
- Computer and Information Sciences - Natural Sciences
- Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Information Engineering - Engineering and Technology
- Economics and Business - Social Sciences
- Media and Communications - Social Sciences
Funding Records
Funding Reference | Funding Entity |
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UID/Multi/04466/2019 | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia |
UID/SOC/04521/2019 | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia |
UID/MULTI/0446/2013 | Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia |
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