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Preparing accounting graduates for digital revolution: A critical review of information technology competencies and skills development
Journal of Education for Business
  • Gary PAN, Singapore Management University
  • Poh-Sun SEOW, Singapore Management University
Publication Type
Journal Article
Version
acceptedVersion
Publication Date
2-2016
Abstract

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.

Keywords
  • accounting graduates,
  • accounting information systems,
  • information technology competencies,
  • skills development
Discipline
Identifier
10.1080/08832323.2016.1145622
Publisher
Taylor & Francis (Routledge): SSH Titles
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Creative Commons License
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 International
Additional URL
https://doi.org/10.1080/08832323.2016.1145622
Citation Information
Gary PAN and Poh-Sun SEOW. "Preparing accounting graduates for digital revolution: A critical review of information technology competencies and skills development" Journal of Education for Business Vol. 91 Iss. 3 (2016) p. 166 - 175 ISSN: 0883-2323
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/gary_pan/124/