This paper examines how information technology could aid accountants and auditors in the performances
of their responsibilities. In doing this, the roles of accountants and auditors as well as the benefits of
applying information technology (IT) in the duties of accountants were discussed. The various IT tools
relevant for the actualization of the functions of accountants and auditors, as well as the challenges
encountered in the IT implementation, were also discussed. The paper amongst others recommends that IT
is inevitable and consequently should be embraced by all accountants. It further recommends that
professional bodies should make IT skills acquisition mandatory as part of requirement for the award of
professional certificate. It also recommends that accountants and auditors should continuously undertake
trainings in IT in order to update their skills.
