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This paper aims to analyze the impact of information technologies on the accounting practices of the Vila do Conde City Council, in Portugal. The study identifies the technological systems and the changes due to the Accounting Standardization System for Public Administrations (SNC-AP) and explores the advantages and challenges of these technologies. This qualitative research method uses interviews and documentary analysis. The findings reveal that while the council has already implemented systems such as Enterprise Resource Planning, there are opportunities to introduce more advanced accounting technologies. Issues such as budgetary constraints and cultural resistance to change influence the pace of technological implementation. However, the council has taken a proactive approach in other areas, focusing on service digitalization and community engagement. 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