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http://dx.doi.org/10.13106/jidb.2021.vol12.no7.7

The Impact of COVID- 19 on the Accounting Profession in Bangladesh  

JABIN, Shahima (Accounting & Information Systems, Faculty of Business studies, University of Dhaka)
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The Journal of Industrial Distribution & Business / v.12, no.7, 2021 , pp. 7-14 More about this Journal
Abstract
Purpose: The coronavirus (COVID-19) has become a worldwide pandemic and significantly influences the global economy. Therefore, this paper aims to determine the impact of COVID-19 on the accounting profession in Bangladesh. Research design, data, and methodology: The research has focused on its primary question. How much does COVID- 19 affect the accounting profession in Bangladesh? A formal questionnaire has been developed to address it. Questionnaire was spread via Facebook and email. Sample was determined by using random sampling method. The collection comprises 190 from Bangladesh. The Likert scale of five points was used. Descriptive and inferential statistical analysis (Wilcoxon signed-rank test) were used for analysis. Results: the study found a great impact of COVID-19 on the accounting profession in Bangladesh. Many changes are faced due to pandemics. Most accountants are working remotely during pandemic rather than before pandemic. They have adapted to new technology. Meetings and trainings are held virtually. They are also facing cybersecurity problems because of less data security. Job insecurity has increased. Conclusions Therefore, the global pandemic COVID-19 dramatically affects the accounting profession in Bangladesh. The changes that happened due to pandemics will advance the accounting profession. These revolutionary changes will become the world's new normal.
Keywords
COVID- 19; Accounting Profession; Technology; Bangladesh; Pandemic;
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