(Feb News) Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Airlangga (FEB Airlangga) has again become the center of international scientific meetings with the implementation of The 12th Knowledge-Based Research Accounting (KRA) International Conference 2025. (2-3 June 2025).
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This activity was held on 2-3 June 2025 at FEB Universitas Airlangga, Surabaya, Indonesia, with the main collaboration of the Indonesian Accountants Association (IAI) of the East Java region, and supported by 53 partner tertiary institutions (co-hosts) from all over Indonesia.
The event was officially opened by:
- Dr. Arief Tri Hardiyanto, Ak., MBA, CMA, CCSA, CA, CSEP, Qia, CFE, CGCAE, CIAE, CGAE, Inspector General of the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and Information as well as members of the IAI National Board.
- Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nasih, SE, MT, AK., CA, Chancellor Universitas Airlangga
- Prof. Dr. Dian Agustia, SE, M.Si., AK., CA., CMA., CFRA., ACPA., CRP., CRA, Dean of FEB Airlangga University and Chair of the IAI of Educator Accountant Compartment (IAI-KAPD)
- Prof. Basuki, M.com (Hons)., Ph.D., AK., CMA., CA., ASEAN CPA., Certda, Chairman of the East Java Region IAI
- Dr. Wiwik Supratiwi, Mba, Ak., Ca, CMA, Chair of the KRA XII 2025 Committee
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In his remarks, the Chancellor Universitas Airlangga, Prof. Dr. Mohammad Nasih, emphasizing the importance of integration of ethical values, artificial intelligence, and sustainability in the development of accounting. "We must be able to produce research and innovations that are not only relevant to technological developments, but also in line with human values and social responsibility. This is the challenge of the future of the accounting profession that we must answer together," he said.
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Meanwhile, Dean of UNAIR FEB, Prof. Dr. Dian Agustia, highlighted the importance of the role of educational institutions in bridging the transformation of knowledge and practice.
"KRA is not only an academic forum, but also a representation of our commitment in shaping an inclusive, technology -based accounting future, and based on ethical values and sustainability. FEB Airlangga will continue to be a growing space for global collaboration and innovation of science," he said.
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Carrying the theme "Empowering the Future of Education and Research: The Nexus of AI, Ethics, and Sustainability" , KRA XII invites the global academic community to explore a new approach to accounting education and research. The main focus of the discussion includes:
- Utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in reporting and controlling accounting
- The relevance of the principle of ethics in financial decision making
- The role of the accountant profession in supporting the sustainable development agenda
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This activity also presented international speakers from various world -famous institutions, including:
- Prof. Grantley Taylor, Curtin University, Australia
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mahmoud Elmarzouky, University of St. Andrews, United Kingdom
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Noor Adwa Sulaiman, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia
- Dr. Thando Loliwe, University of Dundee, Scotland
- Dr. Neytullah Ciftci, Lancaster University, United Kingdom
- Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hanh Thi My Le, Ton Duc Thang University, Vietnam
These experts share cross -country perspectives on how accounting education and practices can respond to the era of digital transformation, governance complexity, and global dynamics.
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The conference was attended by more than 470 participants from various countries, including Malaysia, Australia, England, the Philippines, Vietnam, China, Pakistan, Brunei Darussalam, and Taipei. They are actively involved in:
- Parallel presentation session
- Thematic Panel Discussion
- Research and Community Service Forum
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The conference was also a place for signing a memorandum of understanding between IAI-KAPD and Mitra University, strengthening cross-institutional commitments in scientific development.
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KRA XII 2025 has a significant impact on:
- Increasing academic and professional capacity in the field of accounting through an adaptive curriculum renewal of digital technology and the needs of the global industry.
- Strengthening collaborative networks between higher education in the development of research -oriented research on social, economic and environmental challenges.
- The formation of future accountants who are not only technically capable, but also have integrity and sensitivity to sustainability.
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The conference was closed with the announcement of the Best Paper award by Prof. Dr. I Made Narsa, M.Si., Ak., Ca, Chair of the Reviewer Council. The closing ceremony was also colored by:
- Appearance of Cultural Arts from Universitas Airlangga Students
- Cover welcome by:
- Dr. Wiwik Supratiwi, Mba, Ak., Ca, CMA, Chair of the Committee
- Prof. Basuki, M.com (Hons), Ph.D., Ak., CMA., Ca
- Official announcement of host kra xiii in 2026
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FEB UNAIR continues to be committed to becoming an epicenter of science that encourages the transformation of higher education in Indonesia and the Asia Pacific region. Through international forums such as KRA, FEB UNAIR established real synergy in answering future challenges that demand cross -disciplinary collaboration, professional integrity, and sustainable innovations.
