Publication Type

Magazine Article

Version

acceptedVersion

Publication Date

12-2020

Abstract

Automation will alter the work of accountants in the coming years. However, accountants will always have a central role to play in business. In order to continue to thrive, the profession will need to position itself to capitalise on the opportunities that automation will bring. This involves identifying areas of work which computers cannot automate, and to focus on deepening contributions in these areas. This calls for a radical transformation of accounting education in order to equip accounting graduates with relevant work skills that will allow students to navigate a future workplace where computers and technology are the norm.

Keywords

Accounting, accountants, education, automation, analytics, competencies

Discipline

Accounting | Higher Education | Technology and Innovation

Research Areas

Accounting Information System

Publication

Future CFO Magazine

First Page

1

Last Page

4

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