The Professional Accountant Program (PPAk) at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Trisakti University, successfully hosted a public lecture titled “The Role of Public Accountants in the Digital Age and Sustainability Reporting.”

The event began with opening remarks from the Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business at Trisakti University, Prof. Dr. Yolanda Masnita Siagian, MM, CIRR, CMA, CPM (Asia)

The next opening remarks were delivered by the Head of the PPAk Program at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Trisakti University, Dr. Vinola Herawaty, Ak., M.Sc., CA.

The public lecture featured two expert speakers in their respective fields. The first speaker, Fiantonius Sihotang, SEAt MAK, CPMA, CA, CPA, CACP,

QRGP, CFI, CSS (National Board of Directors

IAPI), discussed the transformation of the public accounting profession in the digital age. In his presentation, he explained how technological advancements, such as artificial intelligence, big data, and audit process automation, have altered the work patterns of public accountants. Consequently, accountants are required to continuously enhance their competencies and analytical skills to remain relevant amid evolving times.

Meanwhile, the second speaker, Prof. Dr. Dr. H. Aminullah Assagaf, SE., MS., MM., M.Ak., discussed the importance of sustainability reports as part of a company’s strategy in building public trust and business sustainability. He emphasized that sustainability reports are no longer merely supplementary but have become a critical necessity in modern business practices.