Yogyakarta, October 30, 2026 – The Applied Bachelor’s Degree Program in Accounting at the Faculty of Vocational Studies, Yogyakarta State University (FV UNY), signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Ikatan Cendekia Muda Akuntansi (ICMA) on Friday, October 30, 2026. The event was held in conjunction with a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) themed "A Review of the Vision, Mission, Objectives, and Strategies (VMTS) of the Applied Bachelor’s Degree Program in Accounting at FV UNY."

This initiative serves as a strategic step for the Applied Bachelor’s Degree Program in Accounting at FV UNY to strengthen its partnership network and gather external input for the evaluation and development of its strategic direction. The MoA provides a formal foundation for both institutions to establish an ongoing collaboration, specifically aimed at enhancing the quality of accounting education, developing student competencies, and ensuring that graduates remain highly relevant to the needs of the business, industrial, and professional sectors (DUDIKA).

Following the signing of the MoA, the event proceeded with an FGD focused on reviewing the VMTS of the Applied Bachelor’s Degree Program in Accounting at FV UNY. This forum served as a space for dialogue and the exchange of perspectives between the academic program and ICMA, allowing for an evaluation of how well the VMTS aligns with shifts in the external environment, the needs of stakeholders, and the evolving dynamics of the accounting profession.

The discussions during the FGD covered the relevance of the program’s vision in light of advancements in science, technology, and accounting practice; the alignment of its mission with the "Tridharma" (the three pillars of higher education); the measurability of its objectives; and the appropriateness of the strategies employed to foster an excellent, creative, and sustainably innovative academic program. This review is a crucial step in ensuring that the program’s development is not solely focused on academic achievement, but also on producing graduates who are competent, professional, possess high integrity, and are capable of adapting to changes in the professional landscape. The involvement of the Ikatan Cendekia Muda Akuntansi as an external partner is expected to provide a broader perspective, particularly regarding the competency requirements for the next generation of accountants, the evolution of the accounting profession, digital transformation, and the challenges graduates face when entering the professional world. Input from this external partner serves as a key consideration in refining the program’s Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives (VMTS), ensuring they remain relevant, realistic, measurable, and aligned with future needs.

This initiative reflects the commitment of the Applied Bachelor’s Program in Accounting at the Vocational Faculty of UNY (FV UNY) to implement a participatory governance model focused on continuous quality improvement. Engaging external stakeholders in the review of the VMTS is part of an effort to ensure that the program’s policies and development direction are formulated with due regard for the needs of various parties, including employers, professional organizations, the industrial sector, and the broader community.

Through the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) and the execution of a Focus Group Discussion (FGD), the Applied Bachelor’s Program in Accounting at FV UNY aims to foster a stronger synergy with the *Ikatan Cendekia Muda Akuntansi*. This partnership is intended to be translated into various collaborative programs that contribute tangibly to enhancing the quality of vocational education, strengthening curriculum relevance, developing student competencies, and achieving the program’s VMTS. Guided by the spirit of being "Excellent, Creative, and Sustainably Innovative," the Applied Bachelor’s Program in Accounting at FV UNY remains dedicated to building a vocational education ecosystem that is responsive to change, open to stakeholder feedback, and oriented toward continuous quality enhancement.

 

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