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Public Accountants’ Ethical Perceptions in Dealing with Client Pressure: A Qualitative Study of Accounting Firms Shanum, Arsyila Luthfia; Purwati, Astri Ayu; Deli, Mazzlida Mat
Research in Accounting Journal (RAJ) Vol. 5 No. 1 (2024): RAJ (Research in Accounting Journal)
Publisher : Yayasan Pendidikan Riset dan Pengembangan Intelektual (YRPI)

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This study explores the ethical perceptions of public accountants in Jakarta when facing client pressures, employing a qualitative phenomenological approach. Through in-depth interviews with licensed auditors from mid-sized and large accounting firms, the research identifies common ethical dilemmas, decision-making processes, and the influence of organizational and cultural factors. Findings reveal that auditors frequently encounter pressures to overlook discrepancies or adjust financial statements, leading to conflicts between professional ethics and client satisfaction. The study highlights the role of firm culture, time budget pressures, and individual values in shaping ethical behavior. Strategies such as adherence to ethical guidelines, client communication, and seeking guidance from superiors were noted as key to maintaining integrity. The research underscores the need for robust ethical frameworks and continuous training to support auditors in navigating ethical challenges effectively.
Blockchain in Accounting and Auditing: A Systematic Literature Review Moktar, Noraini; Deli, Mazzlida Mat; Jamil, Ainul Huda
Research in Accounting Journal (RAJ) Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): RAJ (Research in Accounting Journal)
Publisher : Yayasan Pendidikan Riset dan Pengembangan Intelektual (YRPI)

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The rapid development of blockchain technology has generated significant discussion regarding its transformative potential in accounting and auditing. While blockchain offers features such as immutability, decentralization, and real-time verification, its actual impact on financial reporting quality and audit practices remains fragmented across the literature. This study aims to systematically review and synthesize scholarly research on blockchain applications in accounting and auditing over the period 2016–2026. Using a PRISMA-guided systematic literature review approach, peer-reviewed journal articles were identified, screened, and analyzed through thematic synthesis and qualitative content analysis. The findings reveal five dominant research streams: (1) blockchain and financial reporting quality, (2) audit transformation and risk reconfiguration, (3) governance and regulatory challenges, (4) crypto-asset accounting issues, and (5) technological integration with artificial intelligence and data analytics. The review indicates that blockchain enhances structural transparency and transaction traceability, potentially reducing detection risk in auditing. However, improvements in reporting quality are conditional upon regulatory clarity, governance mechanisms, and institutional readiness. Rather than eliminating audit risk, blockchain redistributes risk toward system integrity, cybersecurity, and smart contract reliability. This study contributes by integrating fragmented findings into a coherent analytical framework, identifying empirical gaps, and proposing a structured future research agenda. The results provide theoretical implications for digital accounting scholarship and practical insights for auditors, regulators, and policymakers navigating blockchain-enabled financial ecosystems.