WIN Media, Makassar, 6/4/2026 – The Accounting Department of STIE YPUP Makassar has officially established a collaboration with the Indonesian Institute of Accountants (IAI) South Sulawesi Region. The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) took place on the STIE YPUP Makassar campus on Monday (6/4/2026) and was attended by university leadership, lecturers, students, and IAI South Sulawesi officials.
This collaboration aims to enhance the competence of accounting graduates through various strategic programs, such as professional certification, continuous training, student internships, and curriculum alignment with current professional standards.
Synergy with Professional Association is a Necessity
The Chairman of STIE YPUP Makassar, Harry Yulianto, stated that the collaboration with IAI South Sulawesi is an important step in preparing graduates who are not only academically excellent but also possess high professional insight and integrity.
“The world of accounting is evolving very dynamically. Synergy between universities and professional associations like IAI is a necessity. Through this MoU, we are committed to producing young accountants ready to compete at both national and global levels,” Harry said.
He also hopes that this collaboration will not stop at the signing ceremony but will continue into concrete actions that have a broad impact on students and lecturers.
Students Will Obtain National Standard Certification
Meanwhile, the Head of the Accounting Departement at STIE YPUP Makassar, Asriyana, explained that her team has prepared several concrete programs together with IAI South Sulawesi. One of the priorities is the implementation of competency certification for students.
“We will facilitate students to take competency tests and obtain certificates from IAI. This certification is very important as a provision for entering the workforce. In addition, we will also hold regular public lectures and workshops by presenting accounting practitioners from IAI,” Asriyana explained.
According to her, the Accounting Departement will also evaluate its curriculum to align with the competency standards set by IAI, so that graduates have high competitiveness.
IAI South Sulawesi Ready to Support Quality Development of Human Resources
The Vice Chairman of IAI South Sulawesi, Muhammad Ridwan Arief, welcomed this collaborative initiative. He affirmed that IAI is ready to be a strategic partner for STIE YPUP Makassar in improving the quality of human resources in the field of accounting.
“IAI is not only a professional organization but also an educational partner. We will fully support the agreed-upon programs, ranging from training and certification to curriculum assistance. With this collaboration, we are optimistic that STIE YPUP’s accounting graduates will be better prepared to face industrial challenges,” Ridwan stated.
Upcoming Programs
Several programs that will be implemented immediately after this MoU include:
- Training and competency testing for accounting certification.
- Workshop on financial statement preparation based on the latest SAK (Financial Accounting Standards).
- Guest lectures from certified accounting practitioners.
The MoU signing ceremony took place solemnly and concluded with a group photo session and technical discussions on program implementation. With this collaboration, STIE YPUP Makassar is optimistic about producing accounting graduates who are professional, competent, and highly competitive.
Tingkatkan Kompetensi Lulusan, Prodi Akuntansi STIE YPUP Makassar Resmi Jalin Kerja Sama dengan IAI Sulsel
WIN Media, Makassar, 6/4/2026 – Program Studi Akuntansi Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Ekonomi (STIE) YPUP Makassar resmi menjalin kerja sama dengan Ikatan Akuntan Indonesia (IAI) Wilayah Sulawesi Selatan. Penandatanganan Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) berlangsung di kampus STIE YPUP Makassar, Senin (6/4/2026), dan dihadiri oleh jajaran pimpinan kampus, dosen, mahasiswa, serta pengurus IAI Sulsel.
Kerja sama ini bertujuan untuk meningkatkan kompetensi lulusan akuntansi melalui berbagai program strategis, seperti sertifikasi profesi, pelatihan berkelanjutan, magang mahasiswa, serta penyelarasan kurikulum dengan standar profesi terkini.
Sinergi dengan Asosiasi Profesi Adalah Keharusan
Ketua STIE YPUP Makassar, Harry Yulianto, menyampaikan bahwa kerja sama dengan IAI Sulsel merupakan langkah penting dalam mempersiapkan lulusan yang tidak hanya unggul secara akademik tetapi juga memiliki wawasan profesional dan integritas tinggi.
“Dunia akuntansi berkembang sangat dinamis. Sinergi antara perguruan tinggi dan asosiasi profesi seperti IAI adalah sebuah keharusan. Melalui MOU ini, kami berkomitmen untuk mencetak akuntan muda yang siap bersaing di tingkat nasional maupun global,” ujar Harry.
Ia juga berharap kerja sama ini tidak berhenti pada seremoni tanda tangan, tetapi terus berlanjut dalam aksi nyata yang berdampak luas bagi mahasiswa dan dosen.
Mahasiswa Akan Dapatkan Sertifikasi Berstandar Nasional
Sementara itu, Ketua Program Studi Akuntansi STIE YPUP Makassar, Asriyana, menjelaskan bahwa pihaknya telah menyiapkan sejumlah program konkret bersama IAI Sulsel. Salah satu prioritas adalah pelaksanaan sertifikasi kompetensi bagi mahasiswa.
“Kami akan memfasilitasi mahasiswa untuk mengikuti uji kompetensi dan mendapatkan sertifikat dari IAI. Sertifikasi ini sangat penting sebagai bekal memasuki dunia kerja. Selain itu, kami juga akan mengadakan kuliah umum dan workshop secara rutin dengan menghadirkan praktisi akuntansi dari IAI,” jelas Asriyana.
Menurutnya, Prodi Akuntansi juga akan melakukan evaluasi kurikulum agar selaras dengan standar kompetensi yang ditetapkan oleh IAI, sehingga lulusan memiliki daya saing tinggi.
IAI Sulsel Siap Mendukung Pengembangan Kualitas SDM
Wakil Ketua IAI Sulsel, Muhammad Ridwan Arief, menyambut baik inisiasi kerja sama ini. Ia menegaskan bahwa IAI siap menjadi mitra strategis bagi STIE YPUP Makassar dalam meningkatkan kualitas sumber daya manusia di bidang akuntansi.
“IAI tidak hanya sebagai wadah profesi, tetapi juga mitra pendidikan. Kami akan mendukung penuh program-program yang sudah disepakati, mulai dari pelatihan, sertifikasi, hingga pendampingan kurikulum. Dengan kerja sama seperti ini, kami optimis lulusan akuntansi STIE YPUP akan lebih siap menghadapi tantangan industri,” ungkap Ridwan.
Rangkaian Program Kedepan
Beberapa program yang langsung akan dijalankan pasca MoU ini antara lain:
- Pelatihan dan uji kompetensi sertifikasi akuntansi.
- Workshop penyusunan laporan keuangan berbasis SAK terbaru.
- Kuliah tamu dari praktisi akuntansi bersertifikat.
Acara penandatanganan MoU berlangsung khidmat dan ditutup dengan sesi foto bersama serta diskusi teknis pelaksanaan program. Dengan kerja sama ini, STIE YPUP Makassar optimis dapat melahirkan lulusan akuntansi yang profesional, kompeten, dan berdaya saing tinggi.