This study examines the future impact of digitalization on auditing by synthesizing empirical studies, relating them to surveys conducted by accounting bodies, and analyzing these findings in relation to extant literature. Based on the synthesis, this study proposes a transitional framework to enable the audit profession to remain competitive. The results show that digitalization may significantly affect the audit profession in the future. However, the impact is likely to be incremental rather than radical. To remain competitive, the audit profession needs to adopt new metrics, capabilities, skills, and evolve its business models to incorporate digital technologies. The contribution of this study is multifaceted. The propositions and research agenda presented in this study will be beneficial to academics, practitioners, audit regulators, and the general public as they have the potential to form a foundation for addressing future research questions and for the theorization and empirical testing of audit digitalization. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]