Accounting and audit
A popular choice in Bangladesh, but bookkeeping and payroll clerks are among the fastest-declining jobs worldwide.
How AI changes this work
WEF lists accounting clerks, and accountants and auditors, among the largest declines to 2030. Choose an accredited degree and aim for audit technology, forensic, tax or advisory work rather than routine bookkeeping.
Routine entry-level tasks are being automated. Choose the specialist or advisory end of the field.
Skills to master
- Audit data analytics
- ERP and automation tools
- Tax and ESG advisory
- Professional judgement
- Client communication
Courses to look for
Jobs it leads to
Where accounting and audit graduates are needed
- Sweden
Auditors (revisorer) are rated a shortage occupation.
- Malaysia
Accountants and auditors are on the Critical Occupations List 2024/2025.
Not on the current lists in the United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand, Finland, Lithuania, Japan, South Korea.
Sources: WEF Future of Jobs Report 2025. Country notes come from each government’s own list; see each destination page for links.
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