Educators are the frontline of accounting programs, preparing the next generation of CPAs. Accounting educators must teach students the knowledge and skills they’ll need as employees in an evolving marketplace.
Research shows that employers expect graduates to enter the workforce with knowledge about technology in accounting and the ability to examine data critically. Research also indicates that although accounting curricula covers data analytics and IT audit, IT governance and cybersecurity are less frequently included.
As the accounting profession evolves, the