Manuscript Title:

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TECHNOLOGIES: AN INVESTIGATION OF ITS IMPACT ON AUDIT EVIDENCE

Author:

CHIDIEBERE NNAMANI, VIVIAN OBIOMA UGWUOKE, NNAEMEKA THADDEUS UKWUEZE, CHINONYEREM EMMANUEL NZEAGWU, PRINCE CHINECHEREM NDUBUISI

DOI Number:

DOI:10.5281/zenodo.10791656

Published : 2024-03-10

About the author(s)

1. CHIDIEBERE NNAMANI - Accountancy Department, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus.
2. VIVIAN OBIOMA UGWUOKE - Accountancy Department, University of Nigeria, Enugu Campus.
3. NNAEMEKA THADDEUS UKWUEZE - Accountancy Department, Enugu State Polytechnic, Iwollo.
4. CHINONYEREM EMMANUEL NZEAGWU - Micro investment support services LTD, Enugu, Nigeria.
5. PRINCE CHINECHEREM NDUBUISI - Blue tag Technologies Limited, Enugu, Nigeria.

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Abstract

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies are pivotal to the future evolution of the auditing profession. They serve as indispensable tools, equipping auditors with the means to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of their work. This research aims to explore the influence of AI technologies on audit evidence, as perceived by certified auditors employed in Nigerian IT firms. Utilizing a descriptive research design, the study analyzed responses from 215 auditors, collected via a structured questionnaire. The findings revealed that expert systems and neural network technology significantly influence audit evidence. Recognizing the scientific importance of AI in augmenting the collection of audit evidence, the study recommends that Nigerian audit offices should foster a greater interest in AI technology.


Keywords

Artificial Intelligence; Technologies, Audit Evidence.