A&A news from around the web: March 18 – 22, 2019

UK bows to criticism, forms new accounting watchdog
The UK government is readying to create a new accounting and auditing watchdog after months of scrutiny that the current regulatory landscape has failed to prevent accounting scandals and protect customers.

Tradition-bound accounting degrees expand to include artificial intelligence, forensics as industry grows
Employer demand for accountants remains high even as major changes occur in the field. What was once a traditional career path is being reshaped and redesigned by a reduction in traditional bookkeeping skills and a growing reliance on artificial intelligence.