Every occupation comes with it own unique challenges and the accounting profession is no different! (Cuervo) One of the most current issues is keeping up with technological innovation which really means an accountant must be able to adapt. Use to be, an accountant was involved in a LOT of data entry which kept them tied to a computer and it meant human error was forever present! Automation has truly changed the "looks" of accounting and has allowed the accountant to do more financial advisement. Accountants will always be in demand just for their value insights into financial tactics and regulations. To that end, what do you think an accountant in this decade will need to understand more than say 20 years ago?

Every occupation comes with it own unique challenges and the accounting profession is no different! (Cuervo) One of the most current issues is keeping up with technological innovation which really means an accountant must be able to adapt. Use to be, an accountant was involved in a LOT of data entry which kept them tied to a computer and it meant human error was forever present! Automation has truly changed the "looks" of accounting and has allowed the accountant to do more financial advisement. Accountants will always be in demand just for their value insights into financial tactics and regulations. To that end, what do you think an accountant in this decade will need to understand more than say 20 years ago