The future of the accounting professional:how to prepare to coexist with Artificial Intelligence

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64183/96hfkg55

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence in Accounting, Digital Accounting, Professional Competencies in the Digital Age, Ethics and Automation in Accounting

Abstract

Today, it is possible to automate processes, save time, and improve the quality of financial information. However, this progress also brings new challenges: accountants must adapt to an increasingly digital world without losing their ethics, judgment, and social responsibility. This article explores how AI is transforming the profession and what new skills accountants need today—from technical to human. It also includes ethical reflections and recommendations for professional training in Costa Rica and Latin America. The conclusion is that AI does not replace accountants; instead, it gives them the opportunity to grow and add even more value.

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Author Biography

  • Carolina Soto Herrera, Universidad San Marcos

    Licenciada en Contaduría Pública, Docente universitaria. Universidad San Marcos 

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Published

2025-07-14

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Section

Ciencias administrativas y educación

How to Cite

Soto Herrera, C. (2025). The future of the accounting professional:how to prepare to coexist with Artificial Intelligence. Revista Académica Institucional, 7(2), 112-123. https://doi.org/10.64183/96hfkg55

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