The unstoppable march of digitalization will touch every area of government and business, accountancy included. Will accountants be able to adapt?

From Trump to Brexit, recent populist movements have turned away from globalization. Whether you agree with such protectionist politics or not, it is indisputable that the rest of the world is continuing to move towards an ever more global market. Multinational corporations have proliferated. Distance is no longer a barrier to governments or business, promoting increased transactions from abroad. Such progress calls for accountancy to develop competitive advantages that meet these new demands.