Managerial Accounting under Digitalization and Sustainability Challenges: Literature Review

The study aims to review the literature on the fundamental changes in Managerial Accounting (MA) in light of accelerating Digital Transformations (DT) and increasing Sustainability Requirements (SR) from 2020 to August 2025, with the purpose of informing researchers and professionals about recent developments. The study relied on a qualitative analysis of the content of a group of studies indexed in the Scopus database. The study included a literature review of topics such as artificial intelligence tools and techniques, cloud computing, linear programming, sustainability reporting, and strategic managerial accounting practices. The study results revealed that accelerated DT improves the efficiency of managerial accounting practices by enhancing the accuracy and speed of information access, thereby supporting decision-making. The integration of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into managerial accounting practices is a growing trend. However, the contribution of management accountants in this field remains limited, especially in Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises (SMEs). The study revealed challenges, most notably a lack of digital skills, limited resources, and weak integration between modern technological systems and traditional accounting practices. The study also identified research gaps, most notably the need for applied field studies that address the impact of digitization on sustainability, and for enhancing management accountants' role as strategic partners in supporting sustainable growth. The study concluded with recommendations, most notably enhancing professional training for accountants and stimulating investment in sustainable digital solutions to help align accounting frameworks with contemporary global changes.