Introduction
Technological change is the topic of countless business and scholarly articles. Already moving at breakneck speed, its acceleration continues to shape industry and business practices across the board. As a result, effective integration of new technologies, such as generative AI, has become a critical factor for organisational and professional success.
Developed in response to the ground-breaking research presented in the Global Talent Trends report (ACCA, 2023), ACCA has created the Certificate in Digital Finance Essentials for early career finance professionals navigating the rapid technological advancements in the field. This online, on-demand course explores the principles of technological development and adoption, preparing learners for a career in which digital agility will be paramount.
Learning Outcomes
By completing this course, you will be able to:
- Explain how innovative technologies are affecting the roles, and therefore the skills requirements, of finance professionals
- Demonstrate awareness of how technical products and functions are used in business
- Differentiate between how legacy and emerging technologies can be used in different business contexts
- Recognise the usefulness of digital applications and data for accounting and finance
- Understand the ethical implications of data governance and AI, with specific reference to accountability, bias, privacy, security, intellectual property and legal divergence/convergence.
