Research Article

TURKISH AUDITING PROFESSION IN THE DIGITAL ERA: FROM AUDIT 1.0 TO AUDIT 4.0

Volume: 23 Number: 2 June 30, 2021
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TURKISH AUDITING PROFESSION IN THE DIGITAL ERA: FROM AUDIT 1.0 TO AUDIT 4.0

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to explore how technological improvements have affected and will have impact on auditing professions. A qualitative approach has been used to answer the research items. This is a case study that the empirical data has been collected through semi-structured interviews. The interviews have been applied to six auditors who are in charge of six different audit firms. The findings have shown that in the last five years, audited firms have experienced digitalization in the accounting field such as e-book and e-tax return applications came into effect. In the view of auditors, the skills needed to be a complete auditor will dramatically change in the near future. Additionally, due to growing importance of IT knowledge, universities have a great responsibility to adapt their curriculum according to new technologies.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Business Administration

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

June 30, 2021

Submission Date

September 9, 2020

Acceptance Date

December 7, 2020

Published in Issue

Year 2021 Volume: 23 Number: 2

APA
Karapınar, A. (2021). TURKISH AUDITING PROFESSION IN THE DIGITAL ERA: FROM AUDIT 1.0 TO AUDIT 4.0. Muhasebe Bilim Dünyası Dergisi, 23(2), 289-301. https://doi.org/10.31460/mbdd.792561
AMA
1.Karapınar A. TURKISH AUDITING PROFESSION IN THE DIGITAL ERA: FROM AUDIT 1.0 TO AUDIT 4.0. MODAV-MBDD. 2021;23(2):289-301. doi:10.31460/mbdd.792561
Chicago
Karapınar, Aydın. 2021. “TURKISH AUDITING PROFESSION IN THE DIGITAL ERA: FROM AUDIT 1.0 TO AUDIT 4.0”. Muhasebe Bilim Dünyası Dergisi 23 (2): 289-301. https://doi.org/10.31460/mbdd.792561.
EndNote
Karapınar A (June 1, 2021) TURKISH AUDITING PROFESSION IN THE DIGITAL ERA: FROM AUDIT 1.0 TO AUDIT 4.0. Muhasebe Bilim Dünyası Dergisi 23 2 289–301.
IEEE
[1]A. Karapınar, “TURKISH AUDITING PROFESSION IN THE DIGITAL ERA: FROM AUDIT 1.0 TO AUDIT 4.0”, MODAV-MBDD, vol. 23, no. 2, pp. 289–301, June 2021, doi: 10.31460/mbdd.792561.
ISNAD
Karapınar, Aydın. “TURKISH AUDITING PROFESSION IN THE DIGITAL ERA: FROM AUDIT 1.0 TO AUDIT 4.0”. Muhasebe Bilim Dünyası Dergisi 23/2 (June 1, 2021): 289-301. https://doi.org/10.31460/mbdd.792561.
JAMA
1.Karapınar A. TURKISH AUDITING PROFESSION IN THE DIGITAL ERA: FROM AUDIT 1.0 TO AUDIT 4.0. MODAV-MBDD. 2021;23:289–301.
MLA
Karapınar, Aydın. “TURKISH AUDITING PROFESSION IN THE DIGITAL ERA: FROM AUDIT 1.0 TO AUDIT 4.0”. Muhasebe Bilim Dünyası Dergisi, vol. 23, no. 2, June 2021, pp. 289-01, doi:10.31460/mbdd.792561.
Vancouver
1.Aydın Karapınar. TURKISH AUDITING PROFESSION IN THE DIGITAL ERA: FROM AUDIT 1.0 TO AUDIT 4.0. MODAV-MBDD. 2021 Jun. 1;23(2):289-301. doi:10.31460/mbdd.792561

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