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The current impact of expert systems on the accounting profession and some reasons for hesitancy in the adoption of such systems

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  07 July 2009

N.A.D. Connell
N.A.D. Connell
Affiliation:
Department of Accounting and Management Science, University of Southampton, Southampton S09 5NH
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Extract

There is a growing awareness of the potential of expert systems in the accounting profession, although the number of applications is limited. This paper assesses whether the profession is dragging its heels, or whether it is being wisely cautious.

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Area Surveys
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The Knowledge Engineering Review , Volume 2 , Issue 3 , September 1987 , pp. 207 - 211
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1987

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