A significant technology trend is working in the cloud. The cloud allows instant access to resources, such as data and computing capabilities. An important advantage of a cloud-based system is the continual updating of information, which allows accountants and clients to analyze data and make decisions based on cutting-edge information. As these technologies become more…Continue Reading Cloud Computing
Another trend impacting the need for accountants in the future is blockchain technology, a computer-based recording system that uses cryptocurrency within a user-to-user network. While blockchain may have gained popularity due to bitcoin — a digital currency in which a record of transactions is maintained and new units of currency are generated independent of a…Continue Reading Blockchain Technology
Undoubtedly, the accountant of the future will need to be technologically savvy to evolve with the changing industry. As intelligent technologies progress and more companies move their information to cloud-based systems, accountants need to become proficient in leveraging the cloud to offer clients up-to-date financial analysis and to stay competitive. Accounting professionals who wish to…Continue Reading Required Skills for Future Accounting Professionals