Transformation of Accountants in Industry 4.0 and the New Normal Era

Abstract

Accountants, industry 4.0, new normalThis study aims to examine the transformation of accountants in industry 4.0 and the new normal era. The research method used in this research is descriptive qualitative through a study of published literature with the problem under study. The data collection method used in this research is literature study and literature study, while the data source used by the author is secondary data, namely data obtained from other parties, not directly obtained by researchers from the research subject. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that adaptability is an absolute requirement that accountants must have in industry 4.0. On the other hand, many changes have occurred in various sectors since the outbreak of covid 19. The covid 19 pandemic clarifies the reality of how technology has become a primary need in every aspect as well as changing many methods that have been commonly used. This makes accountants aware of being sensitive and able to adapt to technology in the new normal era.