On the morning of May 31, the University of Economics - The University of Danang (DUE) hosted the launch event for the Integrated Bachelor's Program in Auditing with ACCA International Certification, a collaborative program between DUE and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). The program is co-organized by DUE, ACCA, and business partners including KPMG Vietnam and Crowe Vietnam.

Attendees from the ACCA included Mrs. Helen Brand, OBE, Global Chief Executive; Mr. Ren Varma, Director of ACCA Continental Southeast Asia; Mrs. Khuat Thi Lien Huong, Training Director of ACCA Continental Southeast Asia; and Mrs. Pham Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau, Head of External Relations - Education Sector, ACCA Vietnam.

Representatives from partner enterprises included Mr. Nguyen Phuoc Long Dien, Audit Services Director, KPMG Vietnam, ACCA member; and Mr. Phan Doan Khanh, Senior Manager, Da Nang Office, Crowe Vietnam.

Representatives from DUE included Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vo Thi Thuy Anh, Party Secretary and Chairwoman of the University Council; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Van Huy, Rector; Dr. Huynh Thi Hong Hanh, Vice Rector; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Doan Ngoc Phi Anh, Vice Rector; leaders from various university departments, faculty members from the Accounting Department, and students and parents interested in the program.

Accessing a high-quality educational program and obtaining an international professional certification from ACCA alongside a bachelor's degree opens many opportunities, leading the trend of global integration and providing competitive advantages for students in Accounting and Auditing at DUE. Hence, DUE has partnered with ACCA to implement the Integrated Bachelor's Program in Auditing with ACCA International Certification. This program, available to students who have been admitted to the Auditing major at DUE, not only offers global career opportunities but also aims to nurture talents to become leading experts in Auditing, Accounting, Management, Consulting, and Taxation.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Van Huy, Rector of DUE, expressed pride in collaborating with ACCA and leading business partners like KPMG and Crowe Vietnam

Welcoming this important event in DUE's international cooperation development, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Van Huy stated: "Today's event not only marks the beginning of a long-term and sustainable partnership between DUE and ACCA but also demonstrates our strong commitment to enhancing education quality and expanding international integration opportunities for students. Through this program, we aim to train highly qualified professionals in auditing, accounting, and financial consulting who are ready to face and solve the challenges of the global economy, contributing to the economic development of Vietnam and the region."

Mrs. Helen Brand, Global Chief Executive of ACCA, addressed the program

Speaking at the event, Mrs. Helen Brand expressed her delight that in the 2024-2025 academic year, DUE's Accounting Department is promoting and recruiting for the Integrated Bachelor's Program in Auditing with ACCA International Certification, which will incorporate the first seven subjects of the ACCA program into the curriculum. She emphasized: "We are proud to expand our collaboration with DUE, which is crucial in creating more opportunities for talented, ambitious, and visionary Vietnamese students to join the next generation of global financial and business professionals."

University representatives and ACCA representatives performed the inauguration ceremony for the Integrated Bachelor's Program in Auditing with ACCA International Certification

Celebrating the official launch of the Integrated Bachelor's Program in Auditing with ACCA International Certification at DUE

Competitive Advantages of the Integrated Bachelor's Program in Auditing with ACCA International Certification at DUE:

- Graduates receive both a Bachelor's degree in Auditing from DUE and the opportunity to earn ACCA’s Diploma in Accounting and Business, and ACCA’s Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Business (if they take the program's subjects under the ACCA system), providing a competitive edge in the job market with multinational companies. Graduates are well-prepared for top positions in leading audit, accounting, and financial firms, both domestically and internationally, and in government agencies, thanks to intensive training and international recognition.

- Students can participate in the ACCA Job Fast Track - a recruitment priority program for ACCA students. Depending on their level of ACCA completion, students may be exempted from one to three rounds in the recruitment process of ACCA's corporate partners.

- Students receive comprehensive support, including study materials and resources from DUE and ACCA. ACCA course materials are provided electronically (PDF) for free. Additionally, to help students achieve the ACCA Advanced Diploma in Accounting and Auditing, ACCA offers exam preparation support through experience-sharing and intensive review sessions.

- Teaching and learning activities are enhanced with specialized English; the teaching methods emphasize developing thinking and problem-solving skills.

- Internship opportunities: Students are guaranteed graduation internships at real companies and units.

- Students can attend seminars and workshops with ACCA's corporate partners to enhance their expertise and skills, sharing practical career experiences.

- Upon graduation, students have the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies or continue with the ACCA certification to earn: the globally recognized ACCA qualification; a Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, and Banking from DUE; or a Master in Professional Accountancy from the University of London (ranked among the top 20 prestigious universities worldwide).

ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) was established in 1904 and is globally renowned with a century-long history of development. ACCA's training program provides learners with high-level knowledge and skills in corporate governance, leadership, strategic management, risk management, business law, accounting, auditing, taxation, and, above all, professionalism and ethical standards, contributing to the development of businesses and socio-economic organizations.

DUE leaders presented flowers and souvenirs to ACCA

ACCA presented flowers to congratulate DUE on the official launch of the program

Guests took commemorative photos

To help students and parents better understand the Integrated Bachelor's Program in Auditing with ACCA International Certification at DUE, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Duong Nguyen Hung, Head of the Auditing Department, represented the Accounting Department to share detailed information about the program.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Duong Nguyen Hung shared detailed information about the program

Following this, Mrs. Pham Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau, Head of External Relations, Education Sector, ACCA, presented the pathway to pursuing the prestigious ACCA qualification, the benefits and support from ACCA, and the career and advancement opportunities ACCA offers to its students, including those pursuing the Integrated Bachelor's Program in Auditing with ACCA International Certification at DUE from the 2024-2025 academic year. This informative session helped students and parents gain deeper insights into ACCA and provided practical and interesting perspectives on the accounting and auditing fields, boosting confidence in choosing integrated ACCA certification programs in the future.

Mrs. Pham Nguyen Thi Ngoc Chau, Head of External Relations, Education Sector, ACCA, presented the ACCA qualification pathway

Finally, Mr. Nguyen Phuoc Long Dien, Audit Services Director and ACCA member from KPMG, shared about career opportunities for students in internships and recruitment at KPMG's offices across Vietnam, regional and global working opportunities, the career progression, and recruitment priorities for ACCA students, including those graduating from the Integrated Bachelor's Program in Auditing with ACCA International Certification at DUE.

Mr. Nguyen Phuoc Long Dien shared career opportunities at KPMG with students and parents

As part of the program, the seminar "Career Opportunities for Accounting and Auditing Students and Understanding the Integrated Auditing Program with ACCA International Certification at DUE" was held with the presence of leading experts in Accounting and Auditing. The seminar provided students with the opportunity to learn from the practical experiences shared by the speakers, helping them understand the field better and align their courses with career goals and labor market demands, especially in foreign-invested enterprises and international companies.

Students asked questions about career guidance, applying to the Integrated Bachelor's Program in Auditing with ACCA International Certification at DUE, and understanding the working environment in companies like KPMG Vietnam and Crowe Vietnam after graduation.

Students interacted with the speakers

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Cong Phuong, Head of the Accounting Department, represented DUE to present tokens of appreciation and flowers to the speakers

Within the program, students visited and interacted with the university, the association, and businesses

Students visited the association and businesses

Check-in photo