Amy Igou

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Amy Igou is a pioneering accounting educator whose research sits at the critical intersection of technology and professional accounting practice, with a particular focus on Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and its transformative implications for the profession. Her most influential work, "Preparing for the Robots: A Proposed Course in Robotic Process Automation" (2020), has garnered 47 citations and stands as a landmark contribution to accounting education literature, directly addressing how curricula must evolve to equip future accountants with the technological competencies increasingly demanded by employers. Igou recognized early that RPA would fundamentally reshape the skillsets required across accounting and auditing roles, and she has championed proactive, curriculum-level responses to this shift. Her follow-up case study publication in 2024 further demonstrates her sustained commitment to practical, adaptable pedagogical tools that help instructors navigate the rapidly changing technology landscape — a challenge made especially acute by the incorporation of RPA concepts into major accounting certification examinations. Through her work, Igou has established herself as a forward-thinking voice advocating for meaningful educational reform that bridges traditional accounting foundations with the digital future of the profession.