Abstract
Digital innovations under the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) have brought transformative changes to educational practices which now impact accounting education. Non-financial students often struggle with accounting due to the complexity of financial concepts and the traditional teaching approaches used. This systematic review evaluates how computational teaching methods guided by the 4IR support non-financial student education in accounting through artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain and interactive simulations. The research analyzes how technology reduces cognitive overload while creating engagement and shaping student attitudes toward accounting learning through the Cognitive Load Theory (Sweller, 1988), Constructivist Learning Theory (Piaget, 1950) as well as Technology Acceptance Model (TAM) (Davis, 1989). Through a systematic qualitative report (2021) the research evaluates the multidimensional contents of scholarly articles and conference presentations as well as business documents between 2019-2025. Data is collected following PRISMA guidelines (Page et al., 2021) and analysed using thematic analysis. Research indicates that technology-based education creates improved student focus together with enhanced understanding and better skill retention capabilities. The research maintains two key ethical aspects by showing its full information and following established systematic review methodologies. The findings will help develop curricula by supporting the integration of adaptive learning technology together with AI evaluation systems. Future research should explore the effectiveness of gamification and AI-based personalized learning in accounting education.