Preparing accounting graduates for digital revolution: A critical review of information technology competencies and skills development

• Main Authors: PAN, Gary, SEOW, Poh-Sun
• Format: text
• Language: English
• Published: Institutional Knowledge at Singapore Management University 2016
• Subjects: accounting graduates; accounting information systems; information technology competencies; skills development; Accounting; Higher Education
• Online Access: https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/soa_research/1474; https://ink.library.smu.edu.sg/context/soa_research/article/2473/viewcontent/Preparing_accounting_graduates_for_digital_revolution__Post_Print_.pdf
• Institution: Singapore Management University

The pervasiveness of information technology (IT) in businesses has altered the nature and economies of accounting activities. In particular, the emergence of cloud computing, eXtensible Business Reporting Language, and business analytics in recent years have transformed the way companies report financial performance and make business decisions. As a consequence, there is a surge in demand for advanced IT skills among accounting professionals. In this research, we aim to review selected articles published between 2004 and 2014 based on selected search phrases. The outcome of the review may serve as an important input for current and future accounting curriculum revisions.