Mapping the shift to digital auditing: trends and insights from a bibliometric analysis

Mohd Nadzari, Nor Ashikin and Yussof, Salwa Hana and Isa, Khadijah and Zakaria, Zamzulaila (2024) Mapping the shift to digital auditing: trends and insights from a bibliometric analysis. Labuan Bulletin of International Business and Finance, 22 (2). pp. 168-182. ISSN 1675-7262 E-ISSN 2600-7894

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Abstract

The advent of digital technologies has transformed the auditing landscape, enabling enhanced accuracy, efficiency, and transparency in audit processes. However, integrating digital tools within auditing practices remains uneven, with significant gaps in understanding emerging trends and their implications. This study explores the advancements in auditing through digital technologies using bibliometric analysis to map the evolution and current state of research in this domain. Leveraging Scopus Analyzer and VOS viewer software, we systematically analysed 668 publications, spanning a wide range of scholarly works. The analysis focused on identifying influential authors and collaborative networks, as well as mapping keyword co-occurrence and citation trends. Results reveal a steady growth in publications since2015, highlighting the increasing scholarly interest in topics such as blockchain, artificial intelligence, and data analytics in auditing. Prominent clusters indicate a shift toward automation, fraud detection, and ethical considerations in digitally enabled audits. Despite these advancements, gaps persist in addressing the behavioural and organisational challenges associated with digital adoption in auditing. This study provides valuable insights into the trajectory of research in digital auditing, offering a comprehensive overview for academics and practitioners. By synthesising trends and identifying future research opportunities, our findings contribute to advancing the understanding of digital transformation in auditing and fostering its effective implementation in practice.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	auditing; bibliometric analysis; digital audit; digital technologies
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HF Commerce > HF5001 Business. Business Administration > HF5601 Accounting. Bookkeeping T Technology > T Technology (General) > T55.4 Industrial engineering.Management engineering. > T58.5 Information technology
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Accounting Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences
Depositing User:	Dr Salwa Hana Yussof
Date Deposited:	13 Jan 2025 11:46
Last Modified:	13 Jan 2025 11:46
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/117719

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