Technology
Technology
All the data created by our digitalized world would be useless or at least less powerful if it weren’t for the
advances in computing power. Cloud Computing allow accounting departments and firms to store and use the
data effectively. It relies on remote servers where data is stored and can be viewed via a cloud by other
users.The cloud services from providers such as Amazon, Google, and Microsoft can be accessed wherever
and whenever it’s needed.. Edge computing has also grown. This is where the computing happens not in the
cloud, but right where the data is collected. Edge computing brings data storage and data analysis closer to
where the data is being gathered. Sooo instead of pushing the data to the server or cloud and then
downloading to analyse, you can essentially put a chip into the device or location and grab real-time data and
analysis directly
What is AI? By the book’s definition, artificial intelligence is something made or produced by humans that
has the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills.The way i like to think about it is basically either a
piece of software or a robot thai is able to complete a task and replace a human. But how does this change
accounting?
There s three ways that accounting outlined that AI can help.The first is getting rid of mundane tasks such as
jurnal entries so whenever a transaction happens within a company a journa entry needs to be recorded and AI
can learn how to make these journal entries which helps the accountant free up more time to do more
important things. Second AI can analyze payments and increase the detection of fraud ,since a lot of payments
now are made through electronic sources ai could analyze those payments and look for patterns .lastly AI can
analyze large quantities of data , some companies have massive amounts of financial data from multiple years
or even decades AI could provide additional insight taht would allow to make better decisions and help the
business to grow.
Autonomous Robots
Intelligent automation (IA) is capable of mimicking human interaction and can even understand inferred
meaning in client communication and adapt to an activity based on historical data.
Robotic accounting (rpa) is often perceived as a human replacement, but it is far from it. Rather, think of the
technology as a group of “accounting bots” that reduce the effort needed to centralize data from different
accounting systems.
24/7 With Zero Error Robotic accounting works non-stop, around-the-clock. There are no working-hour
boundaries because there are no humans involved.
The ability to customize workflows means RPA is not narrowed to one part of accounting or finance. It can be
applied to multiple use cases, like:
Blockchain
The final tech trend that has significant implications for accounting and finance professionals that I wish to
cover is blockchain. is a highly secure database. Blockchain enables smart contracts, protecting and
transferring ownership of assets, verifying people's identities. “Smart contracts,” as an example, work with
blockchain technology to automate processes, such as paying invoices after confirming that the goods and
services have been received and that funds are available for payment.Blockchain will transform the way
accountants do their things.
Conclusion
The biggest impact technology has made on accounting is the ability of companies to develop and use
computerized systems to track and record financial transactions. Paper ledgers, manual spreadsheets and
hand-written financial statements have all been translated into computer systems that can quickly present
individual transactions into financial reports.
Other advantages of computerized accounting systems ...The accounting industry is now speaking a brand
new language of business. It is the language of future generations of accounting professionals. The
advancements have taken the industry to many new levels of opportunities that I have discussed throughout
this presentation. In comparing and contrasting the changes that have occurred with the use of technology in
accounting throughout the ages, enterprise productivity has created career stability and many diverse
opportunities in this successful industry of professional accountants.