Okyanus Paksoy

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175

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Okyanus Paksoy is a leading voice in the intersection of emerging technologies and professional services, with a primary research focus on the implementation of smart automation in accounting and auditing. Their most influential work, “Current State and Challenges in the Implementation of Smart Robotic Process Automation in Accounting and Auditing” (2020), has garnered 175 citations, establishing Paksoy as a key thinker on how automation reshapes judgment-intensive systems. This seminal paper critically examines the transformative potential and persistent hurdles of integrating robotic process automation (RPA) into financial oversight, highlighting the tension between technological promise and the need for human intervention. Paksoy’s contributions extend beyond mere description, offering a nuanced framework for understanding how automation can augment—rather than replace—professional expertise. Their research is particularly notable for bridging the gap between technical feasibility and real-world implementation challenges, making it essential reading for scholars and practitioners navigating the digital transformation of accounting. Through this work, Paksoy has helped define the current discourse on smart automation, underscoring both its revolutionary potential and the critical barriers that remain.