AAEW and NACPAE Convene Accounting Educators in Bandung to Advance AI-Ready and Sustainable Accounting Education

Bandung, Indonesia | October 28, 2026

The ASEAN Accounting Education Workgroup (AAEW) and the National Association of Certified Public Accountants in Education (NACPAE) have brought together accounting educators, researchers, professional organizations, and industry representatives for the 20th AAEW Meeting and the 13th Midyear Accounting Teachers International Conference (MYATIC), held in Bandung, Indonesia, from October 27 to 29, 2026. Hosted by Universitas Padjadjaran, the joint event provides a regional platform for advancing accounting education in response to emerging technologies and sustainability challenges.

Under the theme “Toward Agile Accounting Academics: The Impact of AI and Sustainability Practices on Accounting Education,” the conference highlights the importance of developing adaptive, innovative, and future-ready accounting education across Southeast Asia.

Ersa Tri Wahyuni, The chairperson of the organising committee explained that the event brings together 111 participants representing 41 universities and review centers across the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. The program also involves three accounting associations the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA), the Indonesian Institute of Management Accountants (IAMI), and the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA) alongside industry representation. In total, 26 speakers, research presenters, and facilitators from four countries contribute to the conference program.

Advancing Accounting Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and digital transformation are reshaping the accounting profession and the competencies expected of future accountants. At the same time, sustainability reporting, professional ethics, and accountability are becoming increasingly important in business and institutional decision-making.

The conference addresses these developments by encouraging accounting educators and institutions to reconsider how accounting knowledge, technological competencies, critical thinking, professional judgment, and ethical responsibility can be integrated into teaching and learning.

The program features discussions on regional curriculum benchmarking and Outcome-Based Education (OBE), the application of AI and analytics in business, accounting data analytics using no-code tools and vibe coding, and the implementation of AI-enabled accounting software.

Sessions also explore the implications of AI for professional judgment, ethics, and trust, alongside emerging sustainability reporting requirements and AI governance. Together, these topics reflect the need to prepare accounting graduates not only to use new technologies effectively but also to evaluate their outputs critically and apply them responsibly.

A Platform for Regional Knowledge Exchange and Research Collaboration

The three-day program combines keynote sessions, technical discussions, research presentations, institutional engagements, and organizational meetings.

On October 27, the conference opened with discussions on regional benchmarking of accounting curricula and OBE, followed by sessions examining how AI, analytics, and human intelligence create business value and how no-code approaches can support accounting data analytics.

On October 28, the program addresses the role of AAEW in regional accounting education, the integration of AI into teaching, and predictive accounting applications using the Hamilton Engine. Discussions also examine how accounting education can respond to financial scams and technological change while maintaining professional judgment, ethics, and public trust.

The October 29 program at Universitas Padjadjaran includes ceremonial Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) signings between AAEW and co-host universities, as well as between AAEW and Philippine higher education institutions. Further sessions address the practical implications of new IFRS sustainability standards, AI augmentation and governance, research presentations, and the AAEW Meeting.

Research presented during the conference covers a broad range of issues, including AI integration in accounting practices, accounting software proficiency and graduate employability, greenwashing and consumer protection, corporate digital transformation, sustainability disclosure under IFRS S2, sustainability governance and firm value, and debt restructuring.

These contributions provide opportunities for academics to exchange research findings, discuss emerging challenges, and identify areas for future collaboration across institutions and countries.

Strengthening Partnerships Between Academia and Industry

The conference is supported by Universitas Padjadjaran, PT Hamilton Prima Indonesia, the Indonesian Institute of Management Accountants (IAMI), P&A Grant Thornton of the Philippines, and the Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants (ISCA).

Seven Indonesian universities also participate as co-host institutions:

• Universitas Katolik Parahyangan

• Universitas Trisakti

• Universitas Winaya Mukti

• Universitas Putra Indonesia “YPTK”

• Universitas Terbuka

• Universitas Pasundan

• Universitas Islam Bandung

The involvement of universities, professional accounting organizations, and industry representatives underscores the importance of collaboration in ensuring that accounting education remains relevant to professional practice and the evolving needs of business and society.

Through these partnerships, the conference seeks to strengthen regional academic networks, facilitate the exchange of teaching practices, and encourage research and educational initiatives that can benefit the wider accounting community.

Returning to the Birthplace of AAEW

The 20th AAEW Meeting carries particular significance for Universitas Padjadjaran and the regional accounting education community. AAEW was established at Universitas Padjadjaran in Bandung in 2015. Returning to Bandung provides an opportunity to reflect on more than a decade of regional cooperation and renew the shared commitment to advancing accounting education across ASEAN.

As accounting education continues to evolve, AAEW remains an important platform for bringing together educators and institutions to exchange knowledge, strengthen professional relationships, and explore responses to changes in technology, sustainability, and professional expectations.

The joint conference with NACPAE further broadens this engagement by connecting accounting educators from Southeast Asia and the Philippines through discussions, research presentations, and institutional partnerships.

Building an Agile and Sustainable Future for Accounting Education

The 20th AAEW Meeting and the 13th MYATIC reaffirm the importance of preparing accounting educators and institutions for a rapidly changing professional environment.

By connecting academic research, teaching innovation, professional practice, and regional cooperation, the event encourages a forward-looking approach to accounting education one that embraces technological advancement while upholding integrity, professional judgment, and accountability.

The discussions and partnerships developed in Bandung are expected to contribute to continued collaboration among accounting educators and institutions, supporting the development of competent, ethical, and adaptable accounting professionals for the future.

About the ASEAN Accounting Education Workgroup (AAEW)

The ASEAN Accounting Education Workgroup (AAEW) promotes collaboration among universities and accounting educators across the ASEAN region. Its activities support the exchange of good practices in teaching, research, and curriculum development, with the aim of aligning accounting education with the evolving needs of the accounting profession and society.

Event: 20th ASEAN Accounting Education Workgroup (AAEW) Meeting and 13th Midyear Accounting Teachers International Conference (MYATIC)
Theme: Toward Agile Accounting Academics: The Impact of AI and Sustainability Practices on Accounting Education
Date: October 27–29, 2026
Location: Bandung, Indonesia
Host Institution: Universitas Padjadjaran