Emerging Technologies in Accounting Education: A Review of Educational Cases

The proliferation of emerging technologies leads to a change in the accounting education field. To succeed in modern accounting and auditing roles, contemporary accounting professionals must possess data analysis capabilities and proficiency with emerging technologies. This study examines to what extent emerging technologies are currently integrated within educational cases in accounting education literature to prepare accounting graduates for their future job. The integration of emerging technologies in accounting education cases is analyzed through a systematic literature review of 74 case studies published between 2015 and 2025 across seven accounting journals. Each educational case is evaluated based on (1) the emerging technologies incorporated and the accounting discipline area, (2) utilization of unstructured and external data sources, and (3) emphasis on developing students’ analytical mindset. Based on the results, actionable recommendations are provided for accounting educators seeking to align their curriculum with evolving professional requirements by integrating emerging technologies into accounting education.