Tecnologia na contabilidade: a influência dos avanços nos serviços contábeis em Codó-MA

Abstract

The study aimed to analyze the impacts caused by technological advances in accounting in Codó, Maranhão, focusing on the profile of professionals and the adoption of digital tools. The research was classified as descriptive, with a quantitative and qualitative approach, with a population formed by accountants linked to 08 offices in operation. Data collection was carried out through the application of an open-ended questionnaire, prepared by the Google Forms platform, which revealed that the majority of accountants are young women, aged between 25 and 34, and that 73% of the offices have up to five employees. In terms of education, 86.7% of professionals do not have a specialization in accounting, which may influence their ability to adapt to new technologies. The offices work mainly with the Real Profit and Simples Nacional tax regimes (60%) and, to a lesser extent, with Presumed Profit (46.7%). The survey also highlighted that, although 86.7% of accountants recognize the benefits of technology, such as greater agility and efficiency, many still face resistance from clients regarding the cost of these investments. The results indicate that, to ensure the future of accounting in the region, it is crucial that professionals reconcile technological adoption with the continuous qualification and appreciation of their services.