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NOLEGEIN Journal of Operations Research & Management

The Future of Management Accounting: Integrating Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, and Predictive Analytics for Business Optimization

  1. Mbonigaba Celestin
  2. Shila Mishra
  3. Anjay Kumar Mishra

Abstract

This study examines the future of management accounting through the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Big Data, and Predictive Analytics as key drivers of business optimization. The research aims to evaluate how these emerging technologies enhance decision-making efficiency, improve financial forecasting accuracy, and support cost reduction strategies in modern organizations. Adopting a secondary data analysis approach, the study synthesizes global industry reports, empirical studies, and statistical data from 2020 to 2024. The findings reveal a strong positive relationship between AI adoption and decision-making efficiency (R2 = 0.997), Big Data utilization and financial forecasting accuracy (R2 = 1.000), and Predictive Analytics with cost reduction (R2 = 0.997). The overall correlation coefficient (0.999) indicates a near-perfect association, confirming that these technologies collectively transform management accounting practices. Furthermore, the study highlights that AI-driven systems significantly improve financial reporting accuracy, fraud detection, risk management, and strategic budgeting. Despite these benefits, challenges, such as data security risks, regulatory compliance issues, high implementation costs, and skill gaps, remain critical barriers to widespread adoption. The research emphasizes the importance of organizational readiness, continuous workforce training, and robust cybersecurity frameworks to ensure ethical and effective technology integration. The study concludes that leveraging AI, Big Data, and Predictive Analytics is essential for achieving sustainable competitive advantage and enhancing financial decision-making in the evolving digital business environment.

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