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Industry 4.0 and the necessary competences and knowledge in the modern environment on the example of the accounting profession

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: The paper explores the mutual relationship between knowledge and skills necessary in the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) and the accounting profession. The Fourth Industrial Revolution or Industry 4.0 is characterized by rapid technological advancement, including artificial intelligence, automation, Internet of Things, and big data, which directly influences the evolution of accounting practices. Through an analysis of the impact of these technological innovations on accounting, the study investigates how traditional roles of accountants are transforming, emphasizing the need for new knowledge and skills. Finally, it analyzes how this transformation affects the role of the accounting profession in providing additional value to organizations in a dynamic business environment.

Source: Serbian Journal of Engineering Management

DOI: 10.5937/sjem2501057d

Authors: Goran Dašić, Ana Anufrijev

Institution: Modern Business School

Language: English

Topic: Robotic Process Automation Applications

Subfield: Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4408959039