The Accounting Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Sebelas Maret (FEB UNS), organized an Academic Orientation for new students for the Joint-Partnership Class between UNS and the Financial and Development Supervisory Agency (BPKP). The event took place at Konimex Hall, FEB UNS, on Thursday, 21st August, 2025, and was attended by 90 BPKP students. This orientation aims to provide an initial understanding of academic processes, the learning system, and strategic policies applied throughout the study period. Students were also introduced to the academic information system and various opportunities for academic development.

Prof. Tri Mulyaningsih, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D., Vice Dean for Academic and Research Affairs, in her remarks, highlighted the national and international accreditations achieved by FEB UNS, including “Unggul (Superior)” accreditation from LAMEMBA and international accreditation from AQAS. She also noted that FEB UNS is in the process of pursuing accreditation from the world’s prestigious body, AACSB.

She further explained the technical aspects of the lectures, which will begin on 25 August 2025, and emphasized the requirement of at least 75% attendance as a prerequisite for participating in evaluations. Students were reminded to promptly access the Academic Information System (SIAKAD) to complete their course registration (KRS) and ensure validation by their academic advisor. Regarding the curriculum, FEB UNS has adopted the Outcome-Based Education (OBE) approach. Unlike the previous system, which focused mainly on midterm and final exams, assessments now include case studies, projects, or other methods aligned with course learning outcomes. The learning process spans 16 meetings, with a minimum of two assessments.

Dr. Sutaryo, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D., Ak., CA., CRA., CRP., ACPA, Vice Dean for Non-Academic Affairs, expressed his appreciation for the achievements of the new students admitted through the collaboration with BPKP. He encouraged students to take full advantage of this opportunity, both academically and in personal development.

Meanwhile, the Head of the Undergraduate Accounting Study Program, Prof. Doddy Setiawan, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D., Ak., explained that the study program offers an academic incentive in the form of exemption from the thesis examination for students who successfully publish their scientific work in reputable journals, at least SINTA 2. However, students are still required to write a thesis as part of their academic process. He also explained that from the second semester, students will begin taking Research Methodology courses and start engaging in discussions with lecturers. By the third semester, they may choose a supervisor to guide them in preparing their thesis proposal.

Prof. Doddy emphasized the importance of completing the program on time and making optimal use of the two-year study period. He noted that FEB UNS is currently ranked within the top 300–400 in the world for the field of accounting, supported by eight professors actively involved in teaching and student supervision.

As part of the orientation process, the session continued with an academic lecture titled “Emerging Research in Public Sector Accounting” delivered by Prof. Dra. Y. Anni Aryani, M.Prof. Acc., Ph.D., Ak., CA. The lecture provided students with an initial perspective on the importance of research in accountable and transparent public sector governance.

This orientation supports the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) through curriculum enhancement, academic mentoring by professors, and research incentives. It also contributes to SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions) by strengthening competencies in public sector accounting and financial supervision, and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) through strategic collaboration between universities and government institutions, in this case, between UNS and BPKP.