GITNUXREPORT 2025

Upskilling And Reskilling In The Accounting Industry Statistics

Accounting industry emphasizes reskilling to adapt, innovate, and stay competitive worldwide.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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The use of machine learning in auditing has increased by 35% over the past two years

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62% of accountants believe that blockchain technology will significantly impact their industry within five years

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The number of online accounting courses offered by major universities increased by 64% from 2020 to 2023

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48% of future accounting jobs will require expertise in data science and analytics

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64% of accounting professionals think that automation will handle routine tasks in the next five years, enhancing the need for strategic skills

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78% of accounting firms believe upskilling their workforce is essential for future growth

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65% of accountants feel that reskilling is necessary to adapt to technological changes

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The global accounting industry is projected to invest over $5 billion annually in upskilling initiatives by 2025

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85% of accounting professionals agree that continuous learning is critical in maintaining their relevance

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Reskilling programs in accounting have led to a 20% increase in employee productivity

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60% of accounting firms train employees on cybersecurity to safeguard client data

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40% of accountants received formal training in data analytics in 2022

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The average time spent on upskilling per employee in the accounting sector increased from 8 to 15 hours annually from 2019 to 2022

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58% of firms view reskilling as a priority to address automation displacement

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45% of accounting professionals are interested in gaining certifications in emerging technologies

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55% of accounting firms prioritize upskilling their staff to meet changing regulatory compliance requirements

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68% of firms actively encourage employees to participate in online courses and certifications

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40% of accounting firms use gamification as a method to enhance learning and engagement

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The average salary increase related to upskilling in the accounting industry is approximately 12% over three years

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30% of accounting professionals report feeling inadequately trained for new technology integrations

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52% of accounting firms have partnerships with educational institutions for upskilling programs

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82% of accounting firms report that continuous training improves client satisfaction

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77% of accounting professionals believe that upskilling reduces employment churn

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The financial industry as a whole is expected to allocate 15% of training budgets specifically to upskilling in emerging tech by 2025

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54% of accounting firms have increased their reskilling budgets post-pandemic to adapt to market changes

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67% of accountants agree that soft skills combined with technical upskilling lead to better client relationships

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83% of accounting firms offer digital literacy training as part of their upskilling initiatives

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92% of firms surveyed believe that reskilling will be critical to remain competitive in the accounting industry

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41% of accountants have completed or plan to complete micro-credentials related to emerging tech trends

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73% of accounting firms believe that upskilling investments lead to increased profitability

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50% of younger professionals in accounting expect to change their skill set focus within five years, emphasizing reskilling needs

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66% of accounting firms see upskilling as a way to attract top talent in a competitive labor market

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85% of accounting professionals say that learning new technologies boosts their confidence in their role

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58% of financial firms surveyed increased their emphasis on data privacy training in their upskilling programs

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69% of accountants see cross-disciplinary skills (e.g., finance and IT) as vital for future roles

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87% of firms plan to implement AI-driven talent management systems to identify upskilling needs

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74% of accounting professionals believe that reskilling opens new career pathways

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The global market for accounting upskilling tools is projected to reach $8 billion by 2027

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60% of companies report that their upskilling initiatives have led to higher employee engagement

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78% of accounting firms consider ongoing training as essential for compliance with new regulations

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52% of accounting professionals have participated in reskilling programs involving blockchain or crypto

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73% of firms see digital literacy as a core component of their upskilling strategy

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54% of accounting firms reported implementing AI tools to assist with auditing

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The adoption of cloud-based accounting software has grown by 50% in the last three years

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80% of accounting firms plan to increase investment in AI and automation tools in the next three years

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71% of accounting firms plan to implement VR or AR training modules within the next two years

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The use of robotic process automation (RPA) in accounting has increased by 45% since 2021

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47% of accounting companies have introduced mobile learning platforms for remote upskilling

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70% of younger accountants consider digital skills more important than traditional accounting skills

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75% of firms reported difficulty in finding candidates with up-to-date digital skills

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The median age of accountants in the industry is 45, emphasizing the need for reskilling initiatives for younger professionals

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Key Highlights

78% of accounting firms believe upskilling their workforce is essential for future growth
65% of accountants feel that reskilling is necessary to adapt to technological changes
The global accounting industry is projected to invest over $5 billion annually in upskilling initiatives by 2025
54% of accounting firms reported implementing AI tools to assist with auditing
85% of accounting professionals agree that continuous learning is critical in maintaining their relevance
Reskilling programs in accounting have led to a 20% increase in employee productivity
70% of younger accountants consider digital skills more important than traditional accounting skills
The adoption of cloud-based accounting software has grown by 50% in the last three years
60% of accounting firms train employees on cybersecurity to safeguard client data
40% of accountants received formal training in data analytics in 2022
The average time spent on upskilling per employee in the accounting sector increased from 8 to 15 hours annually from 2019 to 2022
58% of firms view reskilling as a priority to address automation displacement
The use of machine learning in auditing has increased by 35% over the past two years

As the accounting industry navigates a technological revolution, a striking 78% of firms view upskilling and reskilling as vital to future growth, with investments soaring and professionals embracing new skills to stay relevant in an increasingly digital landscape.

Industry Advancement and Future Trends

The use of machine learning in auditing has increased by 35% over the past two years
62% of accountants believe that blockchain technology will significantly impact their industry within five years
The number of online accounting courses offered by major universities increased by 64% from 2020 to 2023
48% of future accounting jobs will require expertise in data science and analytics
64% of accounting professionals think that automation will handle routine tasks in the next five years, enhancing the need for strategic skills

Industry Advancement and Future Trends Interpretation

As automation and emerging technologies reshape accounting into a data-driven, strategic field, professionals must embrace upskilling and reskilling — or risk becoming obsolete in a rapidly evolving industry.

Skills Development and Training Initiatives

78% of accounting firms believe upskilling their workforce is essential for future growth
65% of accountants feel that reskilling is necessary to adapt to technological changes
The global accounting industry is projected to invest over $5 billion annually in upskilling initiatives by 2025
85% of accounting professionals agree that continuous learning is critical in maintaining their relevance
Reskilling programs in accounting have led to a 20% increase in employee productivity
60% of accounting firms train employees on cybersecurity to safeguard client data
40% of accountants received formal training in data analytics in 2022
The average time spent on upskilling per employee in the accounting sector increased from 8 to 15 hours annually from 2019 to 2022
58% of firms view reskilling as a priority to address automation displacement
45% of accounting professionals are interested in gaining certifications in emerging technologies
55% of accounting firms prioritize upskilling their staff to meet changing regulatory compliance requirements
68% of firms actively encourage employees to participate in online courses and certifications
40% of accounting firms use gamification as a method to enhance learning and engagement
The average salary increase related to upskilling in the accounting industry is approximately 12% over three years
30% of accounting professionals report feeling inadequately trained for new technology integrations
52% of accounting firms have partnerships with educational institutions for upskilling programs
82% of accounting firms report that continuous training improves client satisfaction
77% of accounting professionals believe that upskilling reduces employment churn
The financial industry as a whole is expected to allocate 15% of training budgets specifically to upskilling in emerging tech by 2025
54% of accounting firms have increased their reskilling budgets post-pandemic to adapt to market changes
67% of accountants agree that soft skills combined with technical upskilling lead to better client relationships
83% of accounting firms offer digital literacy training as part of their upskilling initiatives
92% of firms surveyed believe that reskilling will be critical to remain competitive in the accounting industry
41% of accountants have completed or plan to complete micro-credentials related to emerging tech trends
73% of accounting firms believe that upskilling investments lead to increased profitability
50% of younger professionals in accounting expect to change their skill set focus within five years, emphasizing reskilling needs
66% of accounting firms see upskilling as a way to attract top talent in a competitive labor market
85% of accounting professionals say that learning new technologies boosts their confidence in their role
58% of financial firms surveyed increased their emphasis on data privacy training in their upskilling programs
69% of accountants see cross-disciplinary skills (e.g., finance and IT) as vital for future roles
87% of firms plan to implement AI-driven talent management systems to identify upskilling needs
74% of accounting professionals believe that reskilling opens new career pathways
The global market for accounting upskilling tools is projected to reach $8 billion by 2027
60% of companies report that their upskilling initiatives have led to higher employee engagement
78% of accounting firms consider ongoing training as essential for compliance with new regulations
52% of accounting professionals have participated in reskilling programs involving blockchain or crypto
73% of firms see digital literacy as a core component of their upskilling strategy

Skills Development and Training Initiatives Interpretation

With over 78% of accounting firms deeming upskilling essential for future growth and nearly as many professionals embracing continuous learning, the industry is effectively transforming itself from number crunchers to tech-savvy strategists, proving that in the race to stay relevant, training isn’t just an investment—it's the accountant’s new ledger of success.

Technology Adoption and Digital Transformation

54% of accounting firms reported implementing AI tools to assist with auditing
The adoption of cloud-based accounting software has grown by 50% in the last three years
80% of accounting firms plan to increase investment in AI and automation tools in the next three years
71% of accounting firms plan to implement VR or AR training modules within the next two years
The use of robotic process automation (RPA) in accounting has increased by 45% since 2021
47% of accounting companies have introduced mobile learning platforms for remote upskilling

Technology Adoption and Digital Transformation Interpretation

As the accounting industry accelerates towards an AI-powered future, with over half of firms integrating robotic automation and nearly three-quarters planning to adopt VR training, it's clear that upskilling and reskilling are no longer optional but essential to stay ahead in the digital ledger.

Workforce Skills and Demographics

70% of younger accountants consider digital skills more important than traditional accounting skills
75% of firms reported difficulty in finding candidates with up-to-date digital skills
The median age of accountants in the industry is 45, emphasizing the need for reskilling initiatives for younger professionals

Workforce Skills and Demographics Interpretation

With 70% of young accountants prioritizing digital skills and a median industry age of 45, the accounting profession faces a digital skills gap that underscores the urgent need for reskilling initiatives to bridge the generational divide and ensure future readiness.