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AI:s påverkan på redovisningskonsultens roll i små redovisningsbyråer: En kvalitativ intervjubaserad studie om arbetsuppgifter, arbetssätt och kompetenskrav
Södertörn University, School of Social Sciences.
Södertörn University, School of Social Sciences.
2025 (Swedish)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [sv]

I takt med att artificiell intelligens (AI) får en allt mer framträdande roll inom olika branscher, står även redovisningssektorn inför betydande förändringar, särskilt i små redovisningsbyråer där resurser och anpassningsförmåga ofta är begränsade.

Syftet med denna studie är att undersöka hur AI har förändrat redovisningskonsulters arbetsroll i små redovisningsbyråer genom att belysa förändringar i arbetsuppgifter, arbetssätt och kompetenskrav.   

I denna studie tillämpades en kvalitativ metod, där semistrukturerade intervjuer genomfördes med åtta respondenter. Studien hade ett deduktivt angreppssätt, då den utgick från etablerad teori för att analysera det insamlade empiriska materialet. Studien utgår från Rogers Diffusion of innovations teori (DOI) och rollteori, vilka belyser hur teknologiska förändringar påverkar arbetsrollens utformning, arbetsuppgifter samt kompetenskrav.

Studien visar att AI har förändrat redovisningskonsulters arbetsrutiner genom att automatisera manuella moment som datainmatning och fakturahantering. Arbetsfokus har förskjutits mot granskning, analys och rådgivning, vilket har höjt yrkets kvalifikationsnivå. AI fungerar därmed som en drivkraft för en förändrad yrkesroll, där konsulten i högre grad agerar analytiskt och rådgivande snarare än administrativt.

Abstract [en]

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more prevalent in various industries, the accounting sector is undergoing significant changes, particularly in small accounting firms where resources and adaptability are often limited.

The purpose of this study is to investigate how AI has impacted the role of accounting consultants within small accounting firms. This investigation will examine changes in tasks, working methods and skill requirements.

In this study a qualitative research method was employed, whereby semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight respondents. The study adopted a deductive approach, employing established theoretical frameworks to analyse the empirical material collected. The study is based on the Diffusion of innovations theory (DOI) and role theory, which highlight how technological changes affect the design of work roles, work tasks and competency requirements.

The study demonstrates that AI has transformed the working routines of accounting consultants by automating manual tasks such as data entry and invoice processing. The focus of work has shifted towards review, analysis and consulting, which has raised the qualification level of the profession. Consequently, AI has become a driving force for a transformation in professional roles, with consultants adopting a more analytical and consultative approach, as opposed to administrative tasks.

Place, publisher, year, edition, pages
2025. , p. 61
Keywords [en]
Artificial Intelligence (AI), Accounting, Role, Accounting profession, Small accounting firms, Role theory, Diffusion of innovations
Keywords [sv]
Artificiell intelligens (AI), Redovisning, Arbetsroll, Redovisningskonsult, Små redovisningsföretag, Rollteori, Diffusion of innovations
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Economics and Business
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URN: urn:nbn:se:sh:diva-58761OAI: oai:DiVA.org:sh-58761DiVA, id: diva2:2025130
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Business Studies
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Available from: 2026-01-07 Created: 2026-01-05 Last updated: 2026-01-07Bibliographically approved

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