Trevor L. Sorensen

West Virginia University, University of Wyoming

Papers

Total Citations

430

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About

Trevor L. Sorensen is a prominent accounting and technology researcher whose work sits at the intersection of automation, artificial intelligence, and professional practice. He has established himself as a leading voice in understanding how Robotic Process Automation (RPA) is transforming the public accounting industry, particularly within the Big 4 firms. Sorensen's most influential contribution, "Robotic Process Automation in Public Accounting" (2019), has garnered over 315 citations, making it a foundational reference for scholars and practitioners exploring how RPA software streamlines repetitive data-driven tasks in accounting contexts. Drawing on qualitative interviews with RPA leaders at major firms, this work offers rare insider perspectives on a rapidly evolving technological shift. His follow-up study examining perceptual differences between firm leaders and lower-level employees regarding RPA adoption (2021, 78 citations) further deepens the conversation by highlighting organizational dynamics and workforce implications often overlooked in purely technical analyses. Collectively, Sorensen's body of work addresses critical questions about technological disruption, employee experience, and institutional adaptation in professional services. With over 400 cumulative citations across his publications, his research provides invaluable guidance for both accounting professionals navigating automation and students seeking to understand the future landscape of the profession.