Trajectories of an accountant professionʼs transformation in conditions of digitalization

E-Management

Zh. M. Korzovatykh¹  N. G. Мorozova¹ 

[1] State University of Management;

关键词: digitalization;    information technologies;    profession;    transformation of professions;    accountant;    auditor;    new accountant competencies;    blockchain;    smart contract;    digital trust;   

DOI  :  10.26425/2658-3445-2022-5-1-93-100

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The article analyses related to the harmonisation of the accounting system trends in an accountant and auditor professions of in the context of economic processes' globalization and digitalisation, and the cardinal transformation of the fiscal authorities, tax regimes and government structures work. The purpose of this paper is to assess an accountant and auditor professions' transformation under the impact of the dynamically developing and actively implemented modern technological and multifunctional digital information systems in the accounting process. The authors consider the relationship between the trajectories of an accountant and auditor professions' transformation and the theoretical and methodological approach's modification to the development of the accounting system. That relationship will allow moving to a new stage in the functioning of the accounting and control system and an accountant and auditor professions, while maintaining their relevance in competition with modern information systems. The paper identifies trends in the development of blockchain technology in the accounting and control sphere and the possibility of its application at certain stages of the formation of accounting information. Blockchain technology is a reliable and transparent, efficient mean for exchanging information between economic entities, forming the instrumental basis for the development of transactional accounting. The authors conclude that educational processes need to be adjusted taking an accountant and auditor professions' transformation, identify trajectories for restructuring the profession, and suggest appropriate new competencies, skills and ways of solving problems.

【 授权许可】

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