Cultivating Accounting Talents in Higher Education for the Digital Age: An Analysis of Educational Innovation Strategies Based on Practices in Chinese, British, and American Universities

DOI: https://doi.org/10.62517/jhet.202415304

Author(s)

Xingyuan Li1, Shi Li2,*

Affiliation(s)

1College of Economics and Management, Hunan University of Arts and Science, Changde, Hunan, China 2Master of Business Administration, École Supérieure de Commerce Amiens Picardie, Amiens, France *Corresponding Author.

Abstract

In the era of digital economy, the global accounting industry is facing profound transformational challenges, particularly in the cultivation of accounting talent. Addressing this challenge, this paper provides an in-depth analysis of the practices and innovative strategies in accounting higher education in China, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It focuses on the key skills required for accounting professionals in the digital age and explores effective practices in cultivating accounting talent through case studies of Tsinghua University, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). The paper concludes with specific strategies for the reform of accounting education in China, aimed at better adapting Chinese accounting education to the needs of the digital economy and cultivating accounting professionals with international perspectives and advanced technological capabilities. This study offers theoretical basis and practical guidance for the reform of accounting education in China, intending to promote the comprehensive development of the country's accounting education and contribute to the cultivation of high-quality accounting talents suited for a globalized and digitalized context.

Keywords

Higher Education Reform; Accounting Education; Accounting Talent Cultivation; Digital Economy Era

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