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Considering consumers eating these chain restaurants, both elderly or white collar employees, the lower class or price sensitive ones are attracted by Fairwood.

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• Is accounting still a good profession to pursue? Why?

  Yes, I think accounting is still a good profession to purse. According to the video, the difficulty of work is increasing, and also with a risk of being replaced by AI, such as llm and some accounting softwares. But meanwhile, it means that we have more opportunities to enhance our abilities and professional knowledge. In addition, human beings can do some data that requires special processing rather than AI. For these reasons, accountants also have higher salary.

• Looking at the trends described in the video, how can you plan to succeed if you want to enter this profession?

  Firstly, we need to reinforce our expertise and the ability to practice, contacting with actual cases. In addition, cultivating the strategic skill. AI tends to be unable to meet the actual needs of customers, but we can combine our work with customers' aim and condition, meeting their requirements deeply. Lastly, we can increase the specialization of our business to improve the unique value of our work.

2. To do well in accounting, you need to learn new technology. AI and automation are important now. The industry is starting to use better software. You should know how to use numbers and text with AI. You need to understand accuracy and billing. You should keep learning new things. You can use technology to give better and cheaper services to clients.

1. Accounting is still one of the careers that one can consider. Although the job is becoming more complex and there is potential for the job to be taken over by technology such as large language models and accounting software, there is still going to be room for employment. One can always upgrade their knowledge in this field and look at tasks that still require human judgment. Although there is still a need to have humans deal with unique cases and dig deeper, the respect accorded to accountants is still high and can mean improved pay.

2. In order to successfully emerge in this scenario, it is essential to not only strengthen our knowledge in terms of experience and real-life examples. It is even more important to develop our strategic skills because AI is not able to understand and address the requirements of every client. By integrating our knowledge with client-based problem-solving skills, it is possible to provide services that can surpass automation. It is also necessary to develop more specialized skills in the accounting field.

1) Yes, accounting is still an excellent career choice, but it is going through a change due to technology and demographics. 

According to the video, the demand for accountants and tax professionals is growing, yet the number of accountants is decreasing. Roughly 75% of CPAs will retire during the next 10 years, and new graduates are not able to fill the demand. Meanwhile, the amount and complexity of accounting continues to grow as both tax and financial regulations are becoming more complex.

This creates an incredible opportunity for those interested in the accounting field. Firms and clients still need desirable professional services, but there are less professionals to provide it. 

Accounting remains a good career, not because it’s staying the same, but because it’s evolving into something more high-tech and analytical.

2) To succeed as an accountant today, it is important to quickly adapt to the changes in technology and industry practices. Firms are tasked with heavier workloads and fewer employees are able to shoulder it, so understanding and utilizing AI and automation is an essential skill.
As firms implement AI and automation tools, accountants must transition from simply performing tasks, to reviewing and advising clients. Consequently, analytical thinking and communication is valued more than ever. Being flexible to new businesses and business models, having the ability to understand and utilize technology and accounting principles, and having a commitment to continuous learning will help an individual stand out as a professional.

1. Is accounting still a good profession to pursue? Why?

Yes, accounting is still a good profession to pursue. Many current accountants will retire in the next 15 years. This fact comes from the video. The retirement wave will create a shortage of professionals. New accountants will be in high demand. This demand will bring strong job security and many opportunities. The accounting industry is very large. It is worth over $100 billion. More than 3 million people work in this field. The industry faces some challenges. Many firms still use old software. Workloads are also increasing. New technologies like AI are starting to change the field. These changes bring both problems and new chances. People who can adapt and learn new skills will find many opportunities.

2. Looking at the trends described in the video, how can you plan to succeed if you want to enter this profession?

You need to focus on technology to succeed in accounting today. AI and automation tools are becoming important. The industry is moving away from old software. Many firms are starting to use advanced systems like large language models and AI-powered tools. You should build strong digital skills. You also need to understand how to work with numbers and text in AI systems. You must be aware of new challenges. These include accuracy demands and new billing models. You should keep learning and stay updated with industry changes. You can use technology to offer better and cheaper services to clients. This approach will help you stand out in the profession.

1) Yes, we think accounting is still a profitable career to take. According to the video, even though AI is entering the industry, accounting is not going to be replaced at least in a short time period. With the high percentage of expected CPAs retiring, the new generation still have a big opportunity to enter this field. This can be proved by the demand for accounting services continues to rise as businesses and consumers face increasing complexity in tax and financial regulations, in line with the development of AI.

2) The accounting profession is changing quickly due to retirements, technology, and the rise of AI. With many CPAs leaving the workforce and fewer new graduates entering, there’s a growing demand for skilled, tech-savvy accountants. To succeed, I plan to build a strong foundation in accounting principles while learning modern tools like AI, data analytics, and cloud-based software.

As automation takes over routine tasks, accountants will focus more on analysis and advisory roles. This means communication, problem-solving, and critical thinking will be just as important as technical knowledge. By combining financial expertise with digital skills, I can adapt to new technologies and help businesses make smarter decisions. With so many experienced accountants retiring, this is the perfect time for young professionals to grow quickly and lead the next generation of the accounting field.

1. Accounting can be a fantastic profession, however, it can also be tedious with the amount of work. For students who want something stable and useful accounting can be benificial. After reading about it, I noticed that almost every company needs accountants because they help manage money, keep things organized for taxes, and make sure a business is following the rules. The job market is supposed to stay steady, and there are lots of directions to go like auditing, working with taxes, or even helping companies make big decisions. Honestly, the idea of having a solid salary and a clear path to get promoted is reassuring for someone at the start of their career.

2. To succeed in accounting, it helps to start by getting real experience through internships or part-time jobs so you can apply what you learn in class to actual situations and understand how companies really work. Working on communication and problem-solving is important since accountants need to explain ideas clearly and deal with all kinds of people. Keeping up with new technology and trends, like learning new accounting software or data tools, also matters as the field keeps changing. Focusing on a specific area, like auditing or environmental accounting, can help you stand out and create more opportunities for your future. Moreover, manage to use AI tools to replace repetitive jobs is crucial. For example, traditional accounting tasks like data entry, reconciliation, and report preparation.

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1. Is accounting still a good profession to pursue? Why?

Yes, accounting is still a good profession to pursue. Many current accountants will retire in the next 15 years. This fact comes from the video. The retirement wave will create a shortage of professionals. New accountants will be in high demand. This demand will bring strong job security and many opportunities. The accounting industry is very large. It is worth over $100 billion. More than 3 million people work in this field. The industry faces some challenges. Many firms still use old software. Workloads are also increasing. New technologies like AI are starting to change the field. These changes bring both problems and new chances. People who can adapt and learn new skills will find many opportunities.

2. Looking at the trends described in the video, how can you plan to succeed if you want to enter this profession?

You need to focus on technology to succeed in accounting today. AI and automation tools are becoming important. The industry is moving away from old software. Many firms are starting to use advanced systems like large language models and AI-powered tools. You should build strong digital skills. You also need to understand how to work with numbers and text in AI systems. You must be aware of new challenges. These include accuracy demands and new billing models. You should keep learning and stay updated with industry changes. You can use technology to offer better and cheaper services to clients. This approach will help you stand out in the profession.

1. Yes, accounting is changing a lot—but it’s not going away, just getting better. AI is taking over boring, rule-heavy work like data entry and checking numbers, which actually makes accountants’ jobs more important. Now the field is shifting from just reporting past finances to giving future-focused, strategic advice. Instead of just crunching numbers, accountants will spend more time analyzing them to share business insights, predict trends, and help plan strategy. If you adapt, accounting becomes a more interesting, useful career.

What’s more, there’s a big shortage of accounting talent—great news for people new to the field. High demand and not enough workers mean strong job security, good (and rising) pay, and faster career growth. Companies are so eager to hire qualified people that they’re also offering more flexible schedules and better benefits. This shortage means skilled, tech-savvy accountants will stay in high demand for a long time.

2. To do well in today’s accounting, you need a proactive, strategic plan. Start with a solid base: get an accounting degree and work hard for a CPA license—it’s still the top credential for trust and moving up in your career.

But you also need two key skill sets. First, learn tech: get good at data analytics tools, SQL, and the AI/automation platforms used in accounting. Second, build “human” skills AI can’t copy—like critical thinking, solving tough problems, and explaining data clearly to give strategic business advice.

Finally, get real, varied experience (like internships), find a mentor in the field, and grow your professional network. This way, you’ll navigate the changes well—and become a tech-savvy strategic business partner, not just someone who crunches numbers.

1. The profession offers stability, good earning potential, and a wide range of career paths (such as audit, tax, consulting, and corporate finance). However, routine and repetitive tasks are increasingly being automated, so the value of accountants now lies more in analytical, advisory, and strategic roles rather than just bookkeeping or basic compliance work. Additionally, the workload is becoming increasingly more complex and time consuming, therefore it may prove to become an all-consuming job if one should choose it. Due to insufficient supply of accountants, there’s a gap in the market, making it a more sought after profession.

2. Learn to use accounting software, data analytics tools, and stay updated with technological trends in the industry. One should also become familiar with AI tools including natural language processing and large language models to improve the efficiency of accounting. It’s additionally important to develop one’s public speaking and communication skills in order to effectively convey key messages and information to clients.

1.In my opinion, I don't think the accounting will be a super bright career in the future. This is because the accounting is a subject that highly depends on mathematics, in this case, the work will be easily replaced. At the same time, under the circumstance of justice and fair, people tend to find a more objective way rather than subjective way to calculate the data.

2.Base on the trend shows in the video, if people want to get success under the pressure of AI, they need to find another point that hard to be replaced. For example, some jobs like interactions with other people, the value of human will be prominent.

In financial aspect, what do you think about the recent news of eMPF systems failure for providing users access and data privacy concerns? It is known that data can be accessed by GuangZhou Programmers but not to HK citizens who own their money.

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