Research on the Application and Development of RPA in Accounting Higher Vocational Education: A Chinese Perspective

Abstract

Amid the swift rise of artificial intelligence and Robotic Process Automation (RPA), there is an urgent call for innovative shifts in accounting education within higher vocational institutions. This study examines the pragmatic use of RPA, against the backdrop of China's professional accounting education landscape. The current focus on accounting calculations and financial software in Chinese accounting education overlooks vital skills in financial robot operation and data handling. Furthermore, students' organizational and communicative abilities demand enhancement. To address these issues, vocational colleges should prioritize educator development and curricular adaptations. These measures will nurture a cohort of students equipped with enhanced comprehensive skills, poised to adapt to the dynamic demands of the financial sphere and contribute to its sustainable evolution.