Young Accountant's Skills on 4.0: Ready or Not?

摘要

Technological advances have had many positive impacts as well as negative impacts on various professions in the world. No exception for the accountant profession which is threatened by technological disruption. This study aims to analyse the current market needs related to what skills are needed by the accounting profession in the world of work, during the era of disruption 4.0. Data regarding the skill specifications for accountant positions are taken from trusted job vacancy sites. The accounting profession skill data needed in the world of work will be juxtaposed with lecture and non-lecture material given to students, through interviews and documentation studies. So that it can be seen how the preparation of Undiksha Bachelor of Accounting Study Program in forming future accountants to face the world of work. Do they have the skills required according to the specifications desired by the market, or not. So it is hoped that the results of this research will be able to contribute to the Undergraduate Accounting Study Program in particular, and the Bachelor of Accounting Study Program at other universities in general, in preparing young accountants who have adequate skills according to the needs of the job market in the era of disruption 4.0.