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Framtidens redovisning: AI och Blockchain i symbios: Hur artificiell intelligens och blockchain kan optimera ekonomibranschen
Dalarna University, School of Culture and Society.
Dalarna University, School of Culture and Society.
2025 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [sv]

Digitalisering påverkar ekonomibranschen mer och mer. Tekniker som artificiell intelligens (AI) och blockchain kan vara framtidens lösningar som kan göra arbetet snabbare, mer effektivt och också bidra till bättre insyn. I vissa fall diskuteras det även om realtidsredovisning. Det är fortfarande ganska oklart hur tekniken används i verkligheten och vad som hindrar att den sprids.

Syftet med studien är att undersöka hur personer som arbetar med redovisning och revisionser på AI och blockchain och deras insikter på dessa två teknologier och om de använder det samt vad de tycker är möjligheter eller svårigheter. Studien bygger på sju intervjuer med personer från olika typer av organisationer. En kvalitativ metod användes för att fånga upp tankar och erfarenheter på djupet.

Resultatet visar att AI används i viss utsträckning, främst vid moment som fakturaskanning och konteringsförslag. Blockchain var för de flesta fortfarande ganska okänt, och ingen beskrev att tekniken används i praktiken. Några hinder som kom fram var brist på kunskap, att lagstiftningen inte är helt anpassad, och att dagens system inte stödjer tekniken fullt ut. Samtidigt uttrycker flera en tro på att tekniken kommer bli viktigare framöver, men inte som ett hot, utan mer som ett stöd. Studien visar också att yrkesrollen är på väg att förändras från att ha varit mer administrativ, nu går den mer åt analys och rådgivning

Abstract [en]

The accounting profession is increasingly influenced by digitalisation. Technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain are often described as future solutions that can speed up work processes, improve efficiency, and contribute to greater transparency. In some cases, they are also linked to the potential for real-time accounting. However, it remains unclear how these technologies are actually used in practice, and what factors hinder their broader implementation.

The aim of this study is to explore how professionals working in accounting and auditing perceive and use AI and blockchain, what insights they have regarding these technologies, and what opportunities or challenges they see, particularly in relation to real-time reporting. The study is based on seven interviews with people from different types of organisations. Aqualitative method was used to gather deeper reflections and experiences.

The results show that AI is used to some extent, mainly for tasks like invoice scanning and automated account suggestions. Blockchain, on the other hand, is still relatively unknown, and none of the respondents described using it in their daily work. Several barriers were identified, such as lack of knowledge, limited legal support, and inadequate technical systems. Still, many expressed a belief that these technologies will become more important in the future not as a threat, but as a tool that can support the profession. The study also suggests that the accounting role is changing, moving from administrative work towards more analysis and advisory tasks. 

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2025.
Keywords [en]
Artificial intelligence, AI, blockchain, accounting, auditing, real-time accounting, technology development, professional role.
Keywords [sv]
Artificiell intelligens, AI, blockchain, redovisning, revision, realtidsredovisning, teknikutveckling, yrkesroll.
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Business Administration
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URN: urn:nbn:se:du-50864OAI: oai:DiVA.org:du-50864DiVA, id: diva2:1984304
Subject / course
Business Administration and Management
Available from: 2025-07-15 Created: 2025-07-15 Last updated: 2025-10-09

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