The Muse: The Everything Guide to Working as an Accountant

Christine Smith, senior professor of practice in accounting, was interviewed by The Muse for a story about career opportunities in accounting.
But even as technology evolves, experienced accountants are needed for analytics, problem-solving, interpretation, and communication, says Christine Smith, senior professor of practice in the accounting department at Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business. “Robots can do a certain amount, but at the end of the day, it’s going to take an experienced person to say, ‘Does this make sense?’”
To read the story in its entirety, visit themuse.com:
https://www.themuse.com/advice/accountant-career-explainer-guide
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