Technological innovations, such as artificial intelligence, are rapidly changing the economic and business landscape in which chartered accountants are working. AI is transforming the underpinning knowledge structure of the global economy with its ability to utilise unstructured data, surface and exploit new insights, and subsequently boost economic growth. This has precipitated a global race to adoption of AI in accountancy to augment or even replace human knowledge and experience.
At the same time, a range of social challenges – declining trust in institutions, disenfranchisement of young people, rise of populism, geopolitical tensions – further question the purpose and role of professions. Ironically, in current debates greater value is placed on the argument for efficiency gains and performance improvements, rather than on the social purpose and ethical considerations of professional practice.
So, what does it mean to be a professional in a changing world?
Join a discussion with students, practitioners and academics who will address the following questions:
- How can accountancy address the challenges of the changing world of work and technology?
- What capabilities will be required of future professionals?
- What society expects from the profession in a changing world?
University of Sussex Business School
Jubilee Building (G30)
Farmer, Brighton BN1 9SL
Date: 28 March 2019
Time: 5-7pm
(Refreshments will be provided)