Job roles are already changing and skillsets are evolving accordingly So what will the future accountant look like and how will the role develop over time We surveyed over 250 AAT students and more experienced members to get a sense of the future We wanted to understand how you see the ID: 914917
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The future accountant
Slide2We know the accountancy profession is changing. Automation of basic finance processes is starting to take effect and this is a trend which is certain to continue.
Job roles are already changing and skillsets are evolving accordingly.
Slide3So what will the future accountant look like
and how will the role develop over time?
Slide4We surveyed over 250 AAT students and more experienced members to get a sense of the future. We wanted to understand how you see the profession developing. How will accountants and bookkeepers stay relevant in a world increasingly reliant on technology?
Slide5Here are your thoughts.
Slide6Overwhelmingly people think advances in technology is a positive.
Slide7Do you think advances in technology are positive for the accounting profession?
Slide8Technology has helped
in their roles.
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Slide9How has technology impacted on
your role?
Slide1060% think basic accountancy processes
will be fully automated within five years.
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Slide11How soon do you think it will be for basic accountancy processes to be fully automated?
Slide12The biggest change for the accountancy profession will be automation.
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Slide13What do you think the biggest change will be for the accountancy profession?
Slide14Understanding technology is going to be the most important additional skill.
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Slide15Please rank in order of importance the additional skills you think accountants of the future will need.
Slide16Role will become more strategic and reporting will be in real time.
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Slide17Please rank three changes in order of importance that you think accountancy will see as a result of automation.
Slide18Colleagues and clients now expect information quicker and in real time.
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Slide19How have your colleagues or clients expectations changed as a result of automation (tick all that apply)?
Slide20Accountancy will become more IT based in the future.
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Slide21Do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Slide22The future accountant