Far from mundane number-crunching, today’s accounting industry is changing at lightning speed. Novel technologies like AI are unleashing new ways to transform financial data into business insights.
Having secured a Master’s in Accounting and Finance from the renowned London School of Economics and Political Science, Shi Dawei found numerous opportunities awaiting him in the accounting industry.
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The Data Analytics specialisation, introduced in 2022, explores technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and blockchain in relation to the accounting ecosystem and empowers accounting professionals to bridge data and accounting. “Mastering data analytics skills is essential to stand out in the job market these days,” Sihua says. “You can also apply these skills to many fields, from marketing to Fintech.”
Anny Chou wanted to expand her horizons in a new country while upskilling herself.
“Singapore turned out to be the best choice for me,” she says. “It’s not just a leading financial hub in Asia; it’s also an amazing country with a safe and modern environment. Since Singapore is close to Taiwan, which is where I’m from, it allows me to visit my family often, which is perfect.”
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