Survey Shows That Tech Remains the Great Divide

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Why are the non-adopters not adopting?

By CPA Trendlines Research

Wolters Kluwer Tax and Accounting has issued its annual tax and accounting survey. The results show an industry re-evaluating its criteria for success as firmwide changes occur.

Technology is the driver of those changes, and its rapid evolution is enabling, and even necessitating, innovation.

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In her introductory letter, Cathy Rowe, Wolters Kluwer senior vice president, professional market, says, “Those who embrace innovation will be able to redefine their firms, leave no spreadsheet untouched by the winds of change, and truly be future-ready accountants.”

The numbers back up the increasing use of and dependence on technology, but they also reveal a significant part of the industry declining to board the tech train.