So what will the luture accountant do? According to Mr Hamilton-Smythe, the Managing Director of KHz Enterprises, 1 the large international manufacturing company, accountants will be employed "to help companies change the numbers. Their expertise, and knowledge of the business will be called upon to prepare strategies. They will become consultants and advisers. And their skills will need to change accordingly. They will be involved in international meetings. in giving pre- sentations, running international teams. writing reports, and making decisions." This is going to require a significant change in the general public's opinion of accountants, who in turn will need to develop skills not traditionally associated with the job. The image of the guy in the corner with the stacks of paper will change one of a high nyer, someone who is Critical to the success ofthe organization.
company, accountants will be employed "to help companies change the numbers. Their expertise, and knowledge of the business will be called upon to prepare strategies. They will become consultants and advisers. And their skills will need to change accordingly. They will be involved in international meetings. in giving pre- sentations, running international teams. writing reports, and making decisions." This is going to require a significant change in the general public's opinion of accountants, who in turn will need to develop skills not traditionally associated with the job. The image of the guy in the corner with the stacks of paper will change to one of a high nyer, someone who is Critical to the success ofthe organization.