Keeping abreast of changes in age of robotics, digitalisation

ACCOUNTANTS need to revisit their career goals and review how their skill sets can better prepare them for the massive changes brought about by the age of robotics, analytics and digitalisation, say industry professionals.

These rapid technological advances are fast disrupting the accounting profession and threatening to render some traditional accounting and finance roles obsolete.

Observers say accountants may not be responding fast enough and part of the problem lies with inertia.

"Not all rank and file accountants desire to challenge themselves to u…