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

N.A.D. Connell; N.A.D. Connell

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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

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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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N.A.D. Connell. 1987. The current impact of expert systems on the accounting profession and some reasons for hesitancy in the adoption of such systems. The Knowledge Engineering Review. 2:65 doi: 10.1017/S0269888900000965

N.A.D. Connell. 1987. The current impact of expert systems on the accounting profession and some reasons for hesitancy in the adoption of such systems. The Knowledge Engineering Review. 2:65 doi: 10.1017/S0269888900000965

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