TRANSACT

Transformative capabilities of the accounting profession: Study of the Norwegian small and medium accounting practices

The project examines the factors that influence the leaders of these SMPs and their ability to proactively adapt to a rapidly changing society. This includes the development of products and services for other small and medium-sized companies, which emphasize having updated, relevant, and timely information that enables sustainable development—both in the business sector and public administration.

Previous research shows that SMPs struggle to adopt innovations and new knowledge to improve accounting and auditing services.

TRANSACT aims to develop new knowledge on how proactive capabilities and transformative potential for SMPs can ensure future survival and prosperity for both the industry itself and society.

The project is a collaboration between the Business School (HHN) at Nord University, several other Norwegian stakeholders, and national and international academic partners. The goal of the project is to deliver high-quality interdisciplinary academic research that combines accounting, auditing, foresight, entrepreneurship, and innovation disciplines into one research initiative.

Through the project, new methods will be developed to analyze societal trends and identify the dynamic and transformative capabilities needed by the profession. The aim is for these methods to be used both to improve current accounting and auditing practices and to design relevant educational programs.

The project will contribute to:

  • Improving the education of future change agents in accounting and auditing by introducing new and innovative educational methods.
  • Increasing competitiveness by providing actors in the accounting and auditing industry with the necessary analytical tools to proactively shape their future.
  • Enhancing decision-making capabilities for both private and public actors.