Accounting beyond numbers: information systems and technology embedded in new CPA exam

Abstract

The accounting industry is typically depicted as a formal rules-based profession that is numbers oriented and slow to change. While technology and automation continue to take the globe by storm, the accounting industry is sometimes viewed as a profession late to embrace technology. While the profession is historically lags with technology, a recent push with the upcoming CPA Exam highlights how close the accounting profession is to technology and the information systems profession. This study examines the most popular key words utilized in Information Systems research to key words utilized in the Blueprint highlighting areas of emphasis in the CPA exam launching January 2024. The significant degree of overlap suggests that technology and information systems language is essential for all new CPAs.