Table A1.

Survey sent to the auditors and items for each construct

ItemStatement
Effort expectancy
EE1It would be/is easy for me to use AI for public sector audit activities
EE2It would be/is easy for me to learn how to use AI
EE3It would be/is easy for me to become proficient in the use of AI
EE4Using AI for public sector audit activities is not characterised as causing me stress
Performance expectancy
PE1Using AI would allow/allows me to improve public sector audit activities
PE2Using AI would make/makes it easier to provide public sector audit services
PE3Using AI would enhance/enhances my effectiveness in public sector audit activities
PE4Using AI would enhance/enhances the efficiency of my job
Social influence
SI1People who influence my behaviour would think/think that I should use AI
SI2People who are important to me would think/think that I should use AI in public sector audit activities
SI3My boss thinks I should learn how to use AI for public sector audit activities
SI4People who work with me would think/think that I should use AI in public sector audit activities
Intention to use
IU1I am going to start using AI for audit activities
IU2I plan to start implementing AI in my audit activities
Potential benefits
PB1AI could have a greater impact on the automation of processes and controls compared to traditional working methods
PB2AI could have a greater impact on the review and use of large volumes of data compared to traditional working methods
PB3AI could have a greater impact on the analysis of text and unstructured documents compared to traditional working methods
PB4AI could have a greater impact on predictive analytics and the prevention and detection of irregularities, fraud and corruption compared to traditional working methods
PB5AI could have a greater impact on regulatory compliance and legal audit compared to traditional working methods
PB6AI could have a greater impact on the detection and prioritisation of risk areas compared to traditional working methods
PB7AI could have a greater impact on real-time and continuous auditing compared to traditional working methods
PB8AI could have a greater impact on the review of financial statements, reporting and reconciliation of accounts compared to traditional working methods

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