THE FUTURE OF ACCOUNTING EDUCATORS: OPPORTUNITIES, CHALLENGES AND TRANSFORMATIONS- A SYSTEMATICREVIEW APPROACH

India is experiencing a radical change in the accounting profession due to the influence of technology, changes in regulation, globalization and shifts in employer and societal expectations. These transformations do not apply to just professional accountants, they greatly impact on the role, relevance, and responsibilities of accountant teachers that train the future generations of accounting professionals. The paper is a review based article to discuss the future of accountant teachers in India by looking at the new trends in accounting education, changes in pedagogy, changes in curriculum, integration of technology, employability requirements and challenges of the institution. The paper is not based on the empirical data or quotes but on the synthesis of the conceptual knowledge and practical results that give a comprehensive idea of the changing role of accounting educators. The analytical research reveals the prospects of career development, threats of obsolescence, and directions of strategy that allow the accountant teachers to stay relevant, effective, and future-oriented in the Indian environment. Moreover, the paper has highlighted the importance of ongoing development of professionalism, interdisciplinary orientation and ethical leadership among accounting educators in order to have them be relevant to national education reforms and international professional standards. It also highlights the need of the support systems within the institutions to facilitate sustainable academic excellence and innovation.