تكنولوجيا المعلومات و تطوير التعليم المحاسبي

Abstract EN

This study aims to discuss the development of information technology and its' linkage with the accounting profession and accounting education by identifying the different areas of business technology development that are related to the field of accountants, and identifying how development of business technology is linked with accounting and accounting education.

To achieve the research objectives, an exploratory approach was used through which prior literature was reviewed and analyzed.

The study concluded that the necessity to update accounting education programs and incorporate data analysis skills into academic programs to keep pace with technological developments in line with the labor market and data analysis that is constantly evolving.

The study also recommended the need to re-evaluate accounting education programs to meet the needs and skills of accounting employees in light of the new reality imposed by information technology on the accounting profession.

The study recommended the necessity of reviewing the accounting education curriculum in universities and updating the accounting educational curricula to keep pace with technological developments.