Atestasi : Jurnal Ilmiah Akuntansi
Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026): October - March

The Evolution and Future of Big Data Analytics in the Audit Process and Audit Quality Improvement: A Bibliometric Study

Lay, Maria Florensia Cindy Claudia (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Dec 2025

Abstract

Purpose: The intellectual framework and development of international research on Big Data Analytics (BDA) in the audit process and its effect on audit quality are mapped out in this paper. Research Design and Methodology: A bibliometric analysis was conducted on 773 Scopus documents (2015-2025) using RStudio and Bibliometrix to examine publication trends, key sources, authors, and thematic networks. Findings and Discussion: The analysis shows an annual growth rate of 49.09%, indicating a surge in academic interest. Audit quality is a foundational theme, while machine learning is a motor theme. Big Data Analytics (BDA) enhances audit effectiveness by enabling comprehensive data analysis and more substantial evidence. In risk assessment, BDA combined with AI facilitates proactive identification of high-risk areas through historical and real-time data. In fraud detection, BDA techniques, such as anomaly detection, play a crucial role in identifying suspicious transactions. This transformation shifts the auditor's role into a data-based strategic partner. Implications: The findings underscore the need for dual auditor competencies in accounting and data analytics. Regulators must develop technical-ethical guidelines, and educators should integrate data literacy into their curricula. Future research should include non-English publications and mixed methods.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

ATESTASI

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Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

Description

Founded in 2018, Atestasi: Jurnal Ilmiah Akuntansi is a double-anonymous peer-reviewed journal published by the Accounting Study Program, Faculty of Economics, Muslim University of Indonesia, Makassar. Published twice a year, in March and September, with E-ISSN 2621-1505. This journal engages in a ...