The authors of the papers are trying to answer the question concerning the innovative digital technologies that would facilitate the digitalization of accounting, financial reporting, and auditing. To this end, the authors carried out an analysis of global trends on the application of digital technologies in related fields and also prepared a summary of findings presented in reviews of consulting agencies and the articles of famous scientists. The article describes the methodology of distributed ledger technology (blockchain) as well as justifies the urgency and feasibility of using blockchain technology in financial reporting and auditing. Findings: 1. Key trends in the development of financial reporting and auditing have been revealed, namely integration into the digital environment, a description of big data working methods, the transition to online reporting and its continuous audit. 2. An algorithm for the application of blockchain technology in accounting, reporting, and auditing has been proposed. 3. A classification of fraud cases in financial reporting in Russia has been provided and blockchain-based preventive measures have been outlined.