The boom in generative AI has sparked a major transformation as well as concerns about the potential obsolescence of traditional accountants due to automation. This study aims to formulate the competency transformation required of accountants to address this digital disruption. Using a qualitative approach with library research methods, this article conducts a systematic content analysis of reputable scientific literature in academic databases. The results indicate that automation has already taken over rule-based administrative and clerical tasks (bookkeeping). Consequently, a new skill gap has emerged in the areas of technological literacy, emotional intelligence, and cybersecurity. As a solution, a synergistic competency transformation model is proposed through the revitalization of higher education curricula based on the 5.0 Era, as well as the strengthening of digital standards and codes of ethics by professional organizations. In conclusion, technology does not eliminate the accounting profession; rather, it revolutionizes the role of accountants from mere financial data processors into resilient and ethical strategic business advisors.
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