The impact of COVID-19 on accounting profession

Abstract. This paper aims at presenting the challenges, and trends faced by the accounting profession under the impact of Covid-19. The accounting profession has always assisted to support and shape private and public businesses. However, the fast speed at which the outbreak of the Covid-19 crisis has broad changes in the use of digital technology in businesses, post great challenges to the accountants and their firms. To overcome the risk and challenges, accountants must add value by embracing digital technology to meet the current and future challenges.