Technology Threat to Accountants

Accountants Threatened by Technology

Accounting professionals are among the most concerned about technology advancements threatening their jobs, according to research by CV Library

economia | August 18, 2015

Over a third (35%) of those working in accounting fear their jobs are at risk due to technological advancements in the industry compared to 25% of employees nationwide. 
In addition, 40% also feel that increased technology and connectivity has a negative impact on their work-life balance. 

Source: https://www.dentalpost.net/dental-jobs/content/is-technology-threatening-your-job-future/

However, accountants have a love/hate relationship with technology. The survey also revealed that accounting professionals value technology in the workplace more than any other industry. 

<more at http://economia.icaew.com/news/august-2015/accountants-threatened-by-technology; and https://www.accountancylive.com/third-accountants-feel-jobs-threatened-technology (Third of accountants feel jobs threatened by technology. 
Accounting professionals have a ‘love/hate’ relationship with technology according to research by CV-Library which found accountants are first in line when it comes to valuing technology in the workplace more than any other industry, but are among the most concerned about technology advancements threatening their jobs. August 17, 2015) and http://www.accountingweb.com/technology/accounting-software/can-software-really-replace-accountants (Can Software Really Replace Accountants? July 29, 2014)>