Gone are the days when knowing Tally was enough to land a job. Today’s accountants need to be digitally fluent.
Why Tally Alone Won’t Cut It
Many businesses have moved to cloud-based tools.
GST returns, e-invoicing, and tax payments are now digital.
Automation is taking over repetitive tasks.
What You Should Learn Instead
QuickBooks & Zoho Books: Widely used for online bookkeeping.
ERP Systems: SAP and Oracle for large firms.
Excel Mastery: Financial models, dashboards, macros.
Data Analysis: Power BI, Tableau for decision-making.
Bonus Skills
Integration with CRM tools and payment gateways.
Basic understanding of APIs for accounting software.
Cybersecurity basics for data protection.
Digital fluency is no longer optional. Upskilling in these areas will ensure you remain relevant, efficient, and ahead of the competition.