Abstract
The career sustainability of accountants: a profession in transition
Highlights
Accountants have always performed an important role in the creation and upkeep of sustainable organizations, and that role will become even greater in the years to come (Bebbington et al, 2021)
Various studies indicate that the greatest future impact on the accounting profession will be caused by technology (Moll & Yigitbasioglu, 2019)
Studies suggest that digital developments may present an opportunity to reformulate the role of accountants, increasing new possibilities to add value to companies (Andreassen, 2020). This will be sustained by the increased automation of routine and transactional tasks, freeing up accounting professionals to apply their skills in other strategic activities (Chartered Global Management Accountant [CGMA], 2019)
Summary
Accountants have always performed an important role in the creation and upkeep of sustainable organizations, and that role will become even greater in the years to come (Bebbington et al, 2021). They are picking up signals from the world that say there’s no way I can plan 10 or 15 years away Taking this scenario into consideration, this editorial aims to call for new studies/reflections that seek to understand how accountants can overcome (multiple) transitions in job functions and pursue professional career paths that are multidimensional, elaborated, resilient, and flexible (that is, sustainable) by nature, enabling them to proactively prepare for desired role transitions and to more effectively respond to (undesired/ imposed) job transitions throughout their careers (Horton, 2020)
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callSimilar Papers
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
