Accounting, Auditing and Financial Management under Digital Governance

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Guest editor(s)
Jean Chen, Teng Li, Li Xie,

Introduction

Digital governance has become pivotal in enhancing organizational efficiency, transparency, and accountability in the rapidly advancing digital landscape. Integrating cutting-edge digital technologies into governance frameworks reshapes how organizations operate and make strategic decisions. As industries continue to evolve, the role of digital governance is increasingly critical in ensuring that organizations can effectively manage the complexities and opportunities presented by the digital age.

Accounting and auditing are integral to digital governance, particularly in enhancing corporate transparency and information disclosure. As digital technologies transform financial reporting and auditing processes, they offer new opportunities to improve corporate disclosures’ accuracy, timeliness, and reliability. Integrating digital tools in auditing can significantly enhance audit quality and efficiency, strengthening corporate governance frameworks. Understanding the interplay between digital governance and accounting practices is crucial for ensuring robust financial oversight and fostering stakeholder trust.

Accounting, auditing and financial management practices are undergoing a significant transformation driven by the integration of advanced digital technologies. This shift is crucial for enhancing efficiency, transparency, and accountability in financial reporting and auditing processes. Digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and big data analytics are pivotal in reshaping these practices, offering new opportunities for automation, real-time data access, and improved accuracy in financial reporting.

List of topic areas

  • The impact of digital transformation on the quality and transparency of corporate financial reporting
  • The role of digital technologies in enhancing audit and firms' financial management efficiency and effectiveness - How digital governance frameworks influence corporate information disclosure practices and transparency
  • The challenges and opportunities of integrating big data analytics into auditing processes and firms' financial management
  • The influence of digital transformation on the relationship between auditors and corporate governance structures
  • The implications of state-driven data governance on corporate transparency and auditing practices
  • The impact of digital technologies on the transparency of corporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures
  • How digital tools can mitigate information asymmetry and improve the accuracy of corporate disclosures

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Opening date for manuscripts submissions: 01/11/2024

Closing date for manuscripts submission: 30/09/2025

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