Chapter Questions
How do digital technology advancements disrupt the work accountants do?
Why isn't a good IT / IS department sufficient, i.e. why do accountants have to develop digital technology, digital transformation, and digital business competencies on top of everything else they have to learn?
How do digital technology / digital transformation / digital business competencies enhance the performance of all other accounting roles and activities?
Could an accountant work at a more mature digital business like Google or Amazon without digital technology / digital transformation / digital business competencies?
Could an accountant lead the finance function at a more mature digital business like Google or Amazon without digital technology / digital transformation / digital business competencies?
Which IFAC future-fit accounting roles and ACCA future career zones best fit with your current accounting work aspirations or intentions?
Which three IFAC future-fit accounting roles require the greatest breadth and depth of digital technology competencies?
Which two IFAC future-fit accounting roles require the strongest strategic digital technology competencies?
Which two IFAC future-fit accounting roles require the strongest technical digital technology competencies?
Which IFAC future-fit accounting role requires the strongest accelerated change and transformation and accelerated innovation competencies?
What is the relationship between new or enhanced accounting roles and new or enhanced competencies required of accountants?
Why is the technology learning competency so important to development of technical and strategic digital technology competencies?
Could an accountant lead cross-functional teams at a more mature digital business like Google or Amazon without strong digital technology / digital transformation / digital business competencies?
Could an accountant review a business case and provide recommendations regarding the introduction of virtual assistants, customer service robots, and cobots without having knowledge / skills / abilities in artificial intelligence?