Revolutionizing the Accounting Curriculum: Optimizing Accountant Competencies through Data Technology, Blockchain, and Artificial Intelligence from the Perspective of Accounting Students at the University of Mataram in Industry 5.0

The industrial revolution 5.0 marks significant changes in the integration of advanced technologies, such as data technology, blockchain, and artificial intelligence (AI), into business processes. This study aims to explore the influence of these technologies on accountant competencies among accounting students at the Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Mataram. Using a quantitative approach, this study collected data from students to analyze the relevance of technology integration in the accounting curriculum on students' future accounting competencies. The results showed that all technological variables studied had a positive and significant influence on accountant competence, emphasizing the importance of curriculum adaptation to meet the growing demands of the industry. This research is expected to contribute to the development of a more responsive and relevant accounting curriculum in the digital era.