Abstract Accounting education is important for preparing skilled and responsible professionals for the economy. However, changes in technology, globalization, and business practices have created new challenges for the accounting profession. Traditional accounting education mainly focuses on theory and bookkeeping, which is not enough in today’s digital world. Modern accountants need skills such as digital knowledge, data analysis, problem-solving, communication, and ethical understanding. This paper studies the need for reforms in accounting education to develop future-ready professionals by 2047. It explains gaps in the present education system and highlights the importance of technology-based and skill-oriented learning. The study is based on secondary data from books, research papers, and professional reports. The findings show that continuous improvement in accounting education is necessary to meet future professional and economic needs.
Bushra Ayyub Khan (Sat,) studied this question.