Keywords
Accounting field
Process automation
Human-machine collaboration
Submitted : 2026-06-15
Accepted : 2026-06-30
Published : 2026-07-15
Abstract
With the integration of digital technology and financial management, RPA financial robots have been increasingly adopted in the accounting industry. This paper discusses the practical application of RPA technology in accounting work and analyzes its functions of improving accounting efficiency and reducing operational errors, as well as driving the functional transformation of financial staff. Furthermore, feasible implementation approaches are put forward from five perspectives, including process screening, standardization construction, data governance, human-machine collaboration, and continuous operation & maintenance. The research indicates that RPA will not completely replace manual labor; instead, it restructures working modes and facilitates the transformation of financial departments toward management and decision-making orientation. When promoting this technology, enterprises need to standardize relevant processes and match corresponding technical configurations simultaneously so as to sustain the long-term effectiveness of automation technology.
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