The triangle of digital technologies, science, technology and innovation and their role in achieving the sustainable development goals
Abstract The rapid advancement of digital technologies, together with progress in science, technology, and innovation, is driving a global transformation that supports sustainable development. In accounting and management, this technological triangle enhances financial measurement, reporting quality, and performance control, enabling economic units to adopt sustainable practices and make better decisions This study examines how these three elements—digital technologies, science and technology, and innovation—strengthen management accounting and sustainable accounting applications in Iraq. The analysis highlights their role in improving accounting information systems, developing tools for assessing sustainable performance, and implementing smart control systems aligned with sustainability objectives. The study also evaluates the capacity of this triangle to advance digital transformation, integrate ESG standards, and enhance disclosure of economic, social, and environmental performance Finally, the study provides recommendations for strengthening the role of science, technology, and innovation in improving the accounting environment in Iraq to promote transparency, accountability, efficient resource use, and support for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Keywords: Digital technologies, science, technology, innovation, sustainable development