Are we designing accounting education for the wrong world?
Dr. Ramchandra Bhusal calls for a fundamental rethinking of professional development in the digital age
In this free webinar, Dr. Ramchandra Bhusal asks whether accounting education is still being designed around assumptions that no longer fully reflect how modern professional learning takes place. Drawing on his recent paper Bhusal, R. (2026) Applied professional formation: a conceptual framework for rethinking accounting education in the digital age (2026), Accounting Education the session discusses Applied Professional Formation (APF) as a conceptual framework for understanding how professional identity, judgment, and capability develop across multiple learning domains.
The session will consider why traditional linear models of professional development need rethinking, how AI and digital systems are reshaping professional judgment, and what this means for the future of accounting education.
Details
Date: Thursday, 2 July 2026
Times: 11am (GMT+1)
Duration: 60 minutes
Format: Online (Zoom)
References and further reading
Bhusal, R. (2026) ‘Applied professional formation: a conceptual framework for rethinking accounting education in the digital age’, Accounting Education, pp. 1–18. doi: 10.1080/09639284.2026.2672134.
Dr Ramchandra Bhusal
Dr Ramchandra Bhusal is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance and Course Leader for the Accounting and Finance Manager Degree Apprenticeship at the University of Lancashire. He is a Senior Fellow of Advance HE, Chartered Global Management Accountant, and Certified Management and Business Educator. His research includes accounting education, professional formation, and applied learning.
How to cite this article: York, T. (2026) ‘Are we still designing accounting education for the wrong world? Rethinking professional development in the digital age’, Accounting Cafe. Available at: https://accountingcafe.org/2026/05/26/designing-accounting-education-for-the-wrong-world/ Retrieved: [insert date].
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