Key Skills for Professional Accountants in Digital Era

Abstract

          Transition into the digital era, an accountant is an important profession that is necessary for economic development in all sectors and all parts of society. Because of various transactions in business administration, management and operating activities as a small, medium and large entrepreneur are all required for the accountants. There are two key skills which are competency requirements for professional accountants. Firstly, information technology skill, using computer technology as a tool in managing information can support best practices in business that has a competitive advantage. It will bring more accurate, precise and comprehensive of accounting information that meets the   needs of accounting information users. Moreover, it has benefits to the management level in execution of various decision makings efficiently. Secondly, English communication skill, an accountant is a profession that serves liberalization in the ASEAN Economic Community. It is an essential skill for providing active service during business operation, co-ordination, documenting collection, transaction analysis, presenting financial statements and  negotiating the same as local people.  Hence, there is a crucial need for professional accountants to have English communication skills in order to gain  international communication competency