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Digital transformation of accounting and auditing

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The accounting and auditing professions are transitioning from traditional roles toward more strategic, technology-driven functions. Initially, the profession is characterized as a foundation for financial health, requiring a mix of technical bookkeeping, ethical stewardship, and evolving skills in data analytics and cybersecurity. This evolution has progressed into a significant digital transformation. Educational institutions, such as Areandina in Colombia, are implementing virtual programs to train professionals in artificial intelligence and automation. Concurrently, the auditing sector is shifting from a passive role to a proactive one, focusing on real-time monitoring of macroeconomic changes and cyber risks, a theme highlighted for the 2026 Internal Auditors Congress in Costa Rica. Recent developments indicate a dual focus on technological integration and the human element of the profession. In Portugal, there is an increasing emphasis on the ‘human dimension of accounting,’ where practitioners interpret financial figures as representations of real-world decisions and livelihoods. Meanwhile, in Brazil, the evolution of accounting firms is moving toward continuous organizational transformation. To remain competitive and avoid offering generic services, firms are being encouraged to move beyond mere technological adoption toward strategic positioning and the ability to modify business models in response to changing environments.

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