Developing the digital capabilities required of future Chartered Accountants 

The Digital Acumen stream equips students with the knowledge, skills and professional judgement to confidently navigate an increasingly digital accounting profession. Rather than focusing on software alone, the curriculum develops adaptable graduates who understand how digital technologies, automation, data analytics and emerging technologies can be applied responsibly to create value and solve authentic business problems.

Progressive Capability Development

Throughout the Digital Acumen stream, students progressively develop:

• Digital literacy and confidence

• Business technologies and information systems

• Spreadsheet modelling and automation

• Cloud accounting software

• AI-supported digital problem-solving

• Data analytics and visualisation

• Critical evaluation of digital technologies

• Digital innovation and adaptability

• Lifelong learning in an evolving technological environment

Students begin by developing a broad understanding of the technologies that underpin modern organisations while acquiring practical experience with commonly used digital tools. These modules establish the digital confidence and technical foundations required for more advanced applications later in the curriculum. 

Having established the foundations, students learn to automate routine processes, integrate digital tools and develop practical technology-enabled solutions to authentic business problems. Emphasis is placed on improving efficiency, supporting decision-making and communicating insights effectively. 

The final stage of the Digital Acumen stream develops students' ability to analyse increasingly complex datasets and communicate meaningful business insights. Students learn to apply analytical thinking, data visualisation and professional judgement to support evidence-based decision-making.