The impact of artificial intelligence on corporate control

Abstract

This paper investigates the relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and corporate control in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) emerging market. An explanatory study was conducted using the deductive research approach. The nonprobability purposive sampling technique was implemented to select 10 highly experienced interviewees. In-depth primary data was collected through semi-structured interviews during 2019. Qualitative content analysis was used to test the study hypotheses. Empirical results show a significant positive impact of AI on firm performance, the auditing process and accounting information systems. More specifically, AI intervention increases firm productivity, creates new jobs and speeds up work processes. However, current AI technology is less likely to redefine auditing roles and still insufficient for developing accounting information systems. Human integration with AI systems will lead to more efficient results. This paper increases our understanding of how AI techniques can improve corporate control practices and the importance of selecting appropriate accounting professionals to decrease AI operation risks.

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