Last modified: 2017-06-21
Abstract
Purpose – In this study, we want to find out whether or not an implementation of ERP will shift the position of accountants in the respective company, if yes, how much will it shift the position.
Methodology/Approach – This study is using descriptive method to process the data obtained from interviews as the main data collection tools. The samples are selected using judgment sampling method, and four questions are prepared as the initial question to start the interview.
Findings – After conducting the interview with seven companies, we find that even now, the implementation of ERP still not able to shift the position of accountants entirely. This is caused by many things affecting the respective company, but it does shift some of the role of accountants in a company, but as the ERP being developed as the time goes by, it is unknown whether accountants will the same position in the future.
Research Limitation/Implication – Our findings will have implication for companies and accountants in regards of ERP implementation, but with the limitation of the samples, it is possible that different results might show with different companies or countries as the sample.
Originality/Value – This Study is among the few studies about the impact of ERP implementation to accounting profession, especially with the sample from both developing and developed country.