Digital transformation in accounting / Richard Busulwa, Nina Evans.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Busulwa, Richard, 1980- author.

Evans, Nina, author.

Series:

Business and Digital Transformation

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Accounting--Computer programs.

Accounting.

Computer software--Accounting.

Computer software.

Accounting--Data processing.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (299 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London, England ; New York, New York : Routledge, [2021]

Summary:

"Digital Transformation in Accounting is a critical guidebook for accountancy and digital business students to navigate the effects of digital technology advancements, digital disruption and digital transformation on the accounting profession. Drawing on the latest research, this book: Unpacks dozens of digital technology advancements, explaining what they are and how they could be used to improve accounting practice Discusses the impact of digital disruption and digital transformation on different accounting functions, roles and activities Integrates traditional accounting information systems concepts and contemporary digital business and digital transformation concepts Includes a rich array of real-world case studies, simulated problems, quizzes, group and individual exercises as well as supplementary electronic resources. Provides a framework and a set of tools to prepare the future accounting workforce for the era of digital disruption. This book is an invaluable resource for students on accounting, accounting information systems and digital business courses, as well as accountants, accounting educators, and accreditation / advocacy bodies"-- Provided by publisher.

Contents:

Introduction and need for this book

IT, information systems, strategic information systems, and digital technologies

Digital technology advancements and digital disruption: game-changing opportunities and existential threats

Digital business, the digital business imperative, and digital business transformation

Digital disruption and digital transformation of accounting

Impact of digital disruption and digital transformation on accountants

The role of accountants in digital transformation strategy, digital business strategy, digital learning, adaptability and agility

Role of Accountants in digital customer engagement, digital stakeholder engagement, and digital customer experience

Role of accountants in enterprise architecture, technology sourcing, data analytics, and data management

Role of accountants in security, information privacy, and digital ethics

Role of accountants in digital leadership, accelerated change and transformation, digital risk management, and digital governance

Keeping up with digital technologies

Data Management, Data Analytics and Data Science Technologies

Internet of Things Technologies

Artificial Intelligence Technologies

Video analytics, computer vision, and virtual reality technologies

Robotics, drones and 3D/4D printing technologies

Network and connectivity technologies

Blockchain and distributed ledger technologies.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-429-34458-9

1-000-38326-1

9780429344589

OCLC:

1246582780