Usakti FEB’s PPAk Public Lecture Discusses the Role of Public Accountants in the Digital Age and Sustainability Reporting
The Public Accountant Professional Program (PPAk) at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Trisakti University, successfully held a public lecture titled “The Role of Public Accountants in the Digital Age and Sustainability Reporting.” This event served as an academic forum to broaden the horizons of students and participants regarding the challenges and opportunities facing the public accounting profession amid the development of digital technology and increasing demands for 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). In her remarks, she emphasized the importance of the accounting profession adapting to the ongoing digital transformation. Additionally, accountants are required to possess competencies in the preparation and analysis of sustainability reports as a form of corporate accountability regarding environmental, social, and governance (ESG) aspects.
The next remarks were delivered by the Head of the PPAk Program at the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) of Trisakti University, Dr. Vinola Herawaty, Ak., M.Sc., CA. She stated that this public lecture is part of the PPAk FEB Usakti’s commitment to providing education that is relevant to the current needs of the professional world and industry. According to her, mastery of digital technology and an understanding of sustainability reporting are essential competencies for aspiring professional accountants

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

QRGP, CFI, CSS (National Board of Directors

of 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 ensuring business sustainability. He emphasized that sustainability reports are no longer merely supplementary but have become a critical necessity in modern business practices.

The discussion was interactive and moderated by Shabilla Ariningtyastuti, S.Ak., Ak. Participants appeared enthusiastic during the Q&A session, which covered the implementation of technology in auditing, the challenges of preparing sustainability reports, and the future prospects of the accounting profession.

Through this event, the Public Accountants Association (PPAk) of the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB) at Trisakti University hopes that students and participants can gain a more comprehensive understanding of the dynamics of the public accounting profession, while also preparing themselves to meet the demands of an increasingly digital workplace and focused on sustainability.

(Source: Trisakti Public Relations)