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
Citation
1
Copyright Owner and License
Authors
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