”TANTANGAN PROFESI AKUNTANSI DI ERA DIGITAL DAN DAMPAKNYA TERHADAP DUNIA USAHA”
Kata Kunci:
Profesi Akuntansi, Era Digital, Teknologi Informasi, Dunia Usaha, Transformasi DigitalAbstrak
Perkembangan teknologi digital telah membawa dampak signifikan terhadap berbagai profesi, termasuk profesi akuntansi. Transformasi digital seperti penerapan artificial intelligence (AI), big data, cloud computing, dan otomatisasi sistem informasi akuntansi menuntut para akuntan untuk beradaptasi dengan cepat. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengidentifikasi tantangan utama yang dihadapi oleh profesi akuntansi di era digital serta menganalisis dampaknya terhadap dunia usaha. Hasil kajian menunjukkan bahwa tantangan utama meliputi kebutuhan akan penguasaan teknologi, isu keamanan data, perubahan peran akuntan, serta tuntutan etika profesi yang semakin kompleks. Di sisi lain, dunia usaha mendapatkan manfaat dalam bentuk efisiensi operasional, peningkatan akurasi pelaporan, dan pengambilan keputusan berbasis data. Oleh karena itu, diperlukan strategi adaptif yang melibatkan peningkatan kompetensi akuntan, investasi teknologi, serta kolaborasi lintas bidang guna menghadapi era digital secara efektif.
The development of digital technology has had a significant impact on various professions, including the accounting profession. Digital transformation such as the application of artificial intelligence (AI), big data, cloud computing, and automation of accounting information systems requires accountants to adapt quickly. This study aims to identify the main challenges faced by the accounting profession in the digital era and analyze their impact on the business world. The results of the study indicate that the main challenges include the need for technological mastery, data security issues, changes in the role of accountants, and increasingly complex demands for professional ethics. On the other hand, the business world benefits in the form of operational efficiency, increased reporting accuracy, and data-based decision making. Therefore, an adaptive strategy is needed that involves increasing accountant competence, technology investment, and cross-field collaboration in order to face the digital era effectively.
