How Technology Impacts the Accounting Profession

This CPE course provides a concise overview of the leading economic and technology forces reshaping the accounting profession in a post-COVID world. Discover how accountants once largely enterprise passengers and navigators are elevating their role and taking on more strategic advisory roles. You’ll walk away with a simple yet effective game-plan to keep up with exploding digital transformation and translate technology ambitions into practical reality.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:

  • When considering the future of their operations, practitioners will be able to identify at least 5 ways technology has impacted the accounting profession.
  • When exploring technology solutions, practitioners will be able to give examples of at least 10 online marketplaces that provide guidance.
  • When examining core accounting platforms, practitioners will be able to point out at least 10 leading online solutions that are used by accounting firms worldwide.
  • When evaluating practice management software, practitioners will be able to recall at least 6 leading vendors which target the accounting industry.
  • When developing a technology gameplan, practitioners will be able to list at least 20 types of business software that can improve their workflow and productivity.

Topics Covered:
  • History and evolution of accounting technology
  • What key forces are driving transformation in the profession
  • What new technical and socio-behavioral skills are required to succeed in the industry
  • The new generation of business and accounting applications
  • How to create a custom technology stack for your operations
  • Digital assistants
  • Business software review portals
  • Core accounting platforms
  • Productivity software
  • Virtual credit cards
  • Accounting talent marketplaces
  • Offshore staffing
  • Cultural transformation services

Who Will Benefit/Target Audience:

Practitioners who want to tech up and explore a swirl of innovation, strategy and data opportunities in today’s digital world.

Prerequisite Knowledge

Participants should have a basic understanding of Internet technology, online navigation, and digital productivity services.

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Garrett Wasny

The Author

GARRETT WASNY, MA, CMC, CITP/FITP, Award-Winning Artificial Intelligence (AI) Skills Advisor brings fresh content to Accountants Worldwide