29 November 2023
Ishbir Mujahid Adha, S.E., M.Si.
On November 17, 2023, Prof. S. Hadibroto Hall at the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Sumatera Utara (FEB USU) witnessed a valuable activity, namely ProAksi National Seminar Series 3. With the theme "Opening the Door to the Future: Technology, Accounting, and Business", this event managed to attract hundreds of participants from various walks of life, including students, academics, and business practitioners in Medan and its surroundings.
The main speaker in this seminar was Mr. Johan N.B. Nababan, Director of Business Planning and Development of PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional. With his extensive experience in business planning, he provides deep insight into how technology affects current and future business dynamics.
Not only that, Ady Putra Sinambela, an Evaluation and Monitoring Assistant from PTPN III, also shared his experience and knowledge in facing challenges in accounting in this digital era. His discussion on the use of ERP technology in strengthening accounting practices in modern companies provided a very valuable perspective for the participants.
Ferdinan Sihombing, a Trainer from the North Sumatra Representative Office of the Bursa Efek Indonesia (BEI), also provided valuable insights regarding the role of technology in supporting business transactions in the capital market. With his in-depth knowledge of the world of capital markets, he managed to illustrate how technology has changed the way we invest and transact in the stock market.
Dr. Fadli, SE., M.Si, Dean of the Faculty of Economics and Business USU, Johan N.B. Nababan, Director of Business Planning and Development of PT Kilang Pertamina Internasional, Ady Putra Sinambela, an Evaluation and Monitoring Assistant from PTPN III, Ferdinan Sihombing, a Trainer from the North Sumatra Representative Office of the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), Risanty, SE., M.Si, Ak, CA, Secretary of the USU Accounting S1 Study Program and Sambas Ade Kesuma, SE, M.Si, Ph.D, Ak, CA, a senior lecturer in accounting study program FEB USU
This event is not just a presentation from the speakers, but also an interactive platform where participants can ask questions directly and discuss current issues in the technology, accounting, and business industries. The discussion that took place was very dynamic and constructive, creating a very inspiring learning atmosphere for all participants.
Overseeing the discussion was Sambas Ade Kesuma, SE, M.Si, Ph.D, Ak, CA, a senior lecturer in the accounting study program FEB USU and also the host of the ProAksi Podcast Series. As moderator, he deftly directs conversations, encourages interaction, and facilitates a dynamic exchange of ideas between participants and speakers.
Sambas Ade Kesuma, SE, M.Si, Ph.D, Ak, CA, as moderator directs conversations, encourages interaction, and facilitates a dynamic exchange of ideas between participants and speakers.
With the end of ProAksi National Seminar Series 3, it is hoped that attendees will be able to gain a deeper understanding of how technology will continue to shape the future of business and accounting. The spirit of innovation and collaboration between academics, business practitioners, and students is expected to continue to grow to create a brighter future for the Indonesian business world.
