The Perception of Professional Accountants Regarding the Future of the Accounting Profession in the Digital Era

Abstract

The accounting profession is currently dealing with great challenges as a result of the evolution of digital technology. Companies and organisations are changing their business models following the digital disturbance, and accountants must be prepared to offer advice to their clients. In the present article we aim to test the perception of professional accountants from Arad County over this phenomenon using a descriptive, cross-cutting type of research by applying a survey.

Keywords

• the digital era
• globalisation
• it competencies
• accounting education
• ceccar