Emerging Technologies for Business Professionals: A Nontechnical Guide to the Governance and Management of Disruptive Technologies [Kõva köide]

"There is an emerging market need for nontechnical technology information for both students and the C suite. In academia the business college accreditation body AACSB has emphasized the importance of information systems education in the business curricula. For accounting professionals, the AICPA has released a change to the CPA exam (effective 2024) where the CPA evolution model curriculum focuses on emerging technologies and their implications for business. This book will cover Artificial Intelligence (AI), analytics, robotics process automation (RPA), computing (edge computing, cloud computing, quantum computing), blockchain, ancillary technologies (virtual reality/augmented reality, internet of things, 3-D printing, 5G data networks), cybersecurity, and ethics in digital computing."--

Embrace emerging technology in your own organization with jargon-free and practical guidance

In Emerging Technologies for Business Professionals: A Nontechnical Guide to the Governance and Management of Disruptive Technologies, a team of accomplished accounting systems experts and educators delivers a straightforward and jargon-free management and governance blueprint of emerging technologies ideal for business professionals. In this book you will learn how to use cutting-edge technologies, including AI, analytics, robotic process automation, blockchain, and more to maintain competitive advantage while managing risks.

The authors provide real-world examples and case studies of each of the discussed technologies, allowing readers to place the technical details in the context of identifiable business environments. Each chapter offers simple and useful insights in new technology that can be immediately applied by business professionals. Readers will also find:

• Discussions of a host of new computing technologies, including edge, cloud, and quantum computing
• Exploration of how the disruptive technologies such as metaverse and non-fungible tokens will impact business operations
• Easy-to-understand explanations of the latest, most relevant technologies with applications in accounting, marketing, and operations

An essential resource for Certified Public Accountants, CPA candidates, and students of accounting and business, Emerging Technologies for Business Professionals will also earn a place in the libraries of anyone interested in adopting emerging technologies in their own organizations.