My reply would be that if a programmer can out-account you as an accountant, then you've failed as an accountant; you need to look for another job or learn the

My reply would be that if a programmer can out-account you as an accountant, then you've failed as an accountant; you need to look for another job or learn the necessary skills like programming. Of course this does mean a lot of people out of jobs, which is the crux of the article, but I don't think it's a fault or weak link in this employment model.