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Accounting profession to transform by 2040 with AI, new report finds

A new report from the AICPA and CIMA, based on input from thousands of global professionals, suggests the accounting profession must shift from historical analysis to future forecasting by 2040. This transformation is driven by technological advancements, particularly generative AI, alongside demographic shifts and evolving regulatory landscapes. The initiative highlights the need for new skills, including data science and strategic thinking, and proposes training programs to prepare professionals for these changes. AI

IMPACT The accounting profession is expected to integrate generative AI and new skill sets to shift from historical analysis to future forecasting by 2040.

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sheryl Estrada ·

    Why accounting may look completely different by 2040

    AI, increasing regulatory complexity, and a looming "silver tsunami" are reshaping the skills required for success in accounting.