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Will More Technology In Accounting Become Another Barrier To Attracting And Retaining Black Students To The Profession?, Darlene Booth-Bell, Kristen E. Broady, Axsel Brown
Will More Technology In Accounting Become Another Barrier To Attracting And Retaining Black Students To The Profession?, Darlene Booth-Bell, Kristen E. Broady, Axsel Brown
Southern University College of Business E-Journal
Automation in the form of drones, machine learning, computer vision, robotic process automation, artificial intelligence, and robotic software applications will continue to increase productivity and reduce the need for some workers. While there may not be an immediate reduction in accounting professionals, data analytics has begun to shift the primary skill sets needed for accountants in the United States and abroad. In this paper, we identify and discuss the main challenges the profession faces in attracting black students to the profession. Additionally, we present a theoretical discussion of the challenge of ensuring that as more accounting work moves from traditional …
The Financial Impact Of Manual Inventory Record Errors, Shamia Wynn
The Financial Impact Of Manual Inventory Record Errors, Shamia Wynn
Doctoral Dissertations and Projects
This qualitative case study investigated how the most common inventory errors in a manual manufacturing environment impacted the financial health of the business. All classes of inventory are an equally important asset and are accounted for as money on every business’s balance sheet. The senior leaders of manufacturing businesses are obligated to protect the possession of inventory and to develop strategies to ensure items are converted to revenue. Knowledge of the phenomenon was gained through interviewing and observing participants in their natural setting to discover potential themes and solutions. Inaccurate inventory amounts, waste from utilizing incorrect components in production, and …
Implications Of Emerging Technologies On The Accounting Profession, Collin Peace
Implications Of Emerging Technologies On The Accounting Profession, Collin Peace
Undergraduate Honors Theses
Automation recently implemented for some and awaiting to be implemented for others is set to revolutionize the field of accounting, as well as the roles and responsibilities of those who work in it. This study will present and analyze the impacts of current emerging technologies on the accounting profession through first-hand interviews with current accounting professionals. Secondary data obtained will provide the reader with the proper context and background of these technologies, while the primary data acquired from the interviews will explain the implications such technologies will have or are currently having in their respective companies/firms. The results of this …
How To Prepare Young Finance & Accounting Professionals For Digital Revolution, Clarence Goh, Gary Pan, Chi Kwan Yuen
How To Prepare Young Finance & Accounting Professionals For Digital Revolution, Clarence Goh, Gary Pan, Chi Kwan Yuen
Research Collection School Of Accountancy
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.
The Futurist, Ryan Stenquist
The Futurist, Ryan Stenquist
Marriott Student Review
Ubiquitous self-driving cars, robot workers, and massive political shifts may seem far away and irrelevant to our day to day lifestyles. However, Mr. Schenker proves that these changes are fast-approaching and come as timely responses to the problems and opportunities of today.
Commentary: Wanted - A New Generation Of Accountants, Poh Sun Seow, Gary Pan, Clarence Goh
Commentary: Wanted - A New Generation Of Accountants, Poh Sun Seow, Gary Pan, Clarence Goh
Research Collection School Of Accountancy
Facing a new wave of automation, young accountants must redefine their role and their value-add to their company, say three Singapore Management University observers.
Effect Of Automated Advising Platforms On The Financial Advising Market, Benjamin Faubion
Effect Of Automated Advising Platforms On The Financial Advising Market, Benjamin Faubion
Accounting Undergraduate Honors Theses
This thesis outlines the cost to investor differences between a traditional financial advisor and the growing group of highly competitive automated Robo-Advisors.