Information technology was incorporated to many areas of the organisation, not just the accounting role. The technology/information systems role became the focus, and it served many areas of the business, of which accounting was one. Thus accounting became a user of the information systems function in order to complete its tasks. Thus accounting has gone from being in control of the information systems function to being a user of the information systems function as technology has advanced and it has become necessary for people to be experts in technology.

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Refer to the above scenario, Compare the role of the accountant today to his or her role before the introduction of computer technology. How have the responsibilities and duties changed over time?(Minimum 1000 words)