The impact of emerging technologies on accounting curriculum and the accounting profession

Abstract

Purpose

In this commentary, the author uses the development of data analytics curriculum at DePaul University as an example to highlight possible challenges and share the experience. In addition, seven different possible future research directions are identified so the readers are able to understand more about the impact of emerging technologies on the accounting profession and accounting curriculum.

Findings

Challenges and experience when developing data analytics curriculum at DePaul University are discussed. In addition, seven different possible future research directions are identified so the readers are able to understand more about the impact of emerging technologies on the accounting profession and accounting curriculum.

Originality/value

This paper expresses the author’s viewpoints regarding the impact of emerging technologies on accounting curriculum and the accounting profession.

Citation

Wang, T. (2022), "The impact of emerging technologies on accounting curriculum and the accounting profession", Pacific Accounting Review, Vol. 34 No. 4, pp. 526-535. https://doi.org/10.1108/PAR-05-2021-0074