A implementação de sistemas contábeis automatizados: um caso prático

Abstract

This monograph analyzes the impacts of implementing automated accounting systems in accounting organizations, based on a case study conducted at an accounting firm in Teresina, Piauí, Brazil. The study aims to understand how automation influences operational efficiency, error reduction, compliance with tax deadlines, and the quality of accounting information, highlighting the transformation of the accountant’s role in the face of technological advances. Based on an applied, qualitative, and quantitative approach with a descriptive character and case study design, the research employed bibliographic review, direct observation, and questionnaires administered to professionals in the field. The results indicate that the adoption of automated systems and management software, such as Accounting Information Systems (AIS) and ERPs, significantly contributes to agility, sector integration, and data reliability, in addition to optimizing time and improving decision-making. However, challenges were identified, such as implementation costs, the need for technical training, and resistance to adapting to new technologies. It was also found that, although professionals recognize the relevance of these tools, some believe that academic education in Accounting Sciences does not sufficiently prepare them to deal with automation and artificial intelligence applied to accounting. It is concluded that accounting automation represents an essential advancement for the modernization of professional practices and the strengthening of the accountant’s strategic role, requiring constant updating and the development of technological skills to keep pace with the transformations of the contemporary market.