Incorporating Information Communication Technology Skills in Accounting Education

Information and communications technology (ICT) is widely utilized in the accounting profession and has transformed the accounting functions in business and the role of accountants. Acknowledging the significance of ICT skills in accounting education, many employers and professional associations are...

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Veröffentlicht in:International journal of information and communication technology education 2020-10, Vol.16 (4), p.100-110
Hauptverfasser: Hindi, Nitham, Osmani, Mohamad, Weerakkody, Vishanth
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:Information and communications technology (ICT) is widely utilized in the accounting profession and has transformed the accounting functions in business and the role of accountants. Acknowledging the significance of ICT skills in accounting education, many employers and professional associations are calling for integration of accounting curricula with ICT. Therefore, it is vital for potential accounting professionals to be equipped with the most current ICT skills pursued by employers. This study searches the current job market to capture a snapshot of the most in demand graduate skills, in particular, ICT skills. Furthermore, it also lists a number of software systems for accountancy solutions and their supplier firms.
ISSN:1550-1876
1550-1337
DOI:10.4018/IJICTE.2020100107