Future-Proof Accounting

Data and Technology Strategies

Dr. Mfon Akpan (Autor)

Buch | Hardcover

272 Seiten

2024
Emerald Publishing Limited (Verlag)
978-1-83797-820-5 (ISBN)

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In today's rapidly evolving accounting landscape, success hinges on embracing cutting-edge technologies. Data analytics and blockchain technology have become indispensable tools for accountants as businesses increasingly digitize their operations. To remain at the forefront of the profession, accountants must possess the ability to decipher complex data and uncover emerging trends. Moreover, understanding the inner workings of blockchain technology is paramount for providing sound advice to clients. By continuously staying abreast of these groundbreaking technologies, accountants can secure their position as highly sought-after professionals.

Future-Proof Accounting: Data and Technology Strategies equips accounting students, professors, and industry experts with the knowledge needed to navigate the dynamic realm of accounting. This essential resource provides readers with a comprehensive understanding of the latest technologies and their practical applications. Whether you seek to enhance your skills for the classroom or the workplace, this indispensable guide offers the tools necessary for triumph.

Future-Proof Accounting: Data and Technology Strategies bridges the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical expertise, delving into the latest technological advancements and empowering students to cultivate proficiency in technologies that will shape their future careers.

Dr. Mfon Akpan, CGMA is Assistant Professor of Accounting at Methodist University, USA. He has a passion for emerging technologies and is an expert in virtual reality technology, researching new technologies and educational methods to offer students a current, effective, and relative teaching experience.

Chapter 1. The "players" in technology: Accountants' Role and CPA Evolution

Chapter 2. Blockchain: Smart Contract applications

Chapter 3. Cryptocurrencies: Ethereum

Chapter 4. Cloud Computing: Transforming Accounting in the Digital Age

Chapter 5. Cybersecurity

Chapter 6. NFTs - Comparing to existing metaverse like video games: Fortnite

Chapter 7. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Chapter 8. Information systems: Relational databases, extract transfer and load, etc.

Chapter 9. RPA

Chapter 10. Artificial intelligence

Chapter 11. Excel: VLOOKUP, pivot tables, SQL

Chapter 12. Programming: Python, R

Chapter 13. Visualization: Power BI, Tableau, Alteryx>

Chapter 14. Organization: Alteryx

Chapter 15. Textual analysis: NVivo, etc.

Chapter 16. Approach: Question → data → analysis → communication

Chapter 17. Statistics (a brief review) and why you need them

Chapter 18. Machine learning

Chapter 19. Quantitative analysis: Right now the closest tie-in to accounting would be for video games and their ecosystems

Erscheinungsdatum	04.07.2024
Verlagsort	Bingley
Sprache	englisch
Maße	152 x 229 mm
Gewicht	467 g
Themenwelt	Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Rechnungswesen / Bilanzen
ISBN-10	1-83797-820-4 / 1837978204
ISBN-13	978-1-83797-820-5 / 9781837978205
Zustand	Neuware