Abstract
PurposeThis study investigates the determinants of digital competencies (DC) of students and professionals in accounting.Design/methodology/approachA total of 278 valid questionnaires were collected from 145 accounting students and 133 professionals to test the relationship between some characteristics of learners through the t-test and two-way ANOVA test.FindingsThe results showed a difference in DC between students and professionals. Whereas the characteristics of students do not influence their DC, gender and the number of short courses significantly affect their DC. Information and communication technologies (ICTs) should be provided in accounting programs as core competencies.Research limitations/implicationsA sample size that is not too large and does not include learners and professionals in the central and northern areas is problematic.Practical implicationsThe key findings support the development of policies for digital transformation in accounting.Originality/valueAccounting is one of the professions that must keep up with the changes in the world, which is in the process of rapid digitalization. Hence, this study is valuable for accounting practitioners, higher education institutions and managers to enhance DC continuously.
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