Jakarta, September 15, 2026 — The Diploma III in Taxation and Diploma III in Public Sector Accounting Study Programs of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Trisakti, in collaboration with Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sarawak, successfully held the closing ceremony of the Virtual Student Mobility Program on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. The event marked the conclusion of the student mobility program, which brought together students from Universitas Trisakti and UiTM Sarawak through a variety of academic activities, competitions, and cultural exchanges.

The event was hosted by Ghina Zahra Inayah, a student of the Diploma III in Public Sector Accounting Study Program, and Tiara Cahyani Putri, a student of the Diploma III in Taxation Study Program, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Trisakti, who served as the masters of ceremony. The closing ceremony was attended by Prof. Asep Hermawan, Vice Dean IV of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Trisakti; Dr. Deni Darmawati, S.E., Ak., M.Si., CA., CSRS., CSRA., CGRCPA., CPIA., CIIQA., CIRM, Head of the Diploma III in Taxation and Diploma III in Public Sector Accounting Study Programs, Universitas Trisakti; Dr. Susan Hydra Sikayu, Head of the Diploma in Accounting, Universiti Teknologi MARA; as well as the judges, lecturers, and students from Universitas Trisakti and UiTM Sarawak.

The event commenced with a presentation of the program implementation report by the Head of the Organizing Committee, Mr. Rakendro Wijayanto, S.E., M.M. In his report, he outlined the various activities conducted throughout the Virtual Student Mobility Program, including the International Guest Lecture and the International Accounting Student Competition, which served as one of the program’s key activities.

One of the highlights of the closing ceremony was the presentation by the five finalist teams of the International Accounting Student Competition. Each team consisted of four students, comprising two students from Universitas Trisakti and two students from UiTM Sarawak. The competition provided students from both institutions with an opportunity to collaborate across countries, develop innovative ideas, and present accounting-related solutions that address the needs of the business sector, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises.

All papers and final presentations were evaluated by Dr. Tamoi Ak Janggu, an accounting lecturer from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), and Dr. Vinola Herawaty, Ak., M.Sc., CA, an accounting lecturer from Universitas Trisakti. The judges assessed various aspects of the finalists’ presentations, including the quality of their work and the substance of the ideas presented.

In addition to the academic activities, cultural exchange was also an important component of the closing ceremony. The Indonesian delegation showcased the country’s cultural heritage through performances of Genjring Party Dance and Pencak Silat, while the Malaysian delegation presented elements of Malay culture. The cultural exchange created a warm and engaging atmosphere while strengthening interaction and mutual understanding among students from the two countries.

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After all finalist teams had completed their presentations, the event continued with the announcement of the winners of the International Accounting Student Competition. Based on the judges’ assessment, the following teams were selected as the winners of the competition:

1st Place (Best Paper)

“Smart Digital Accounting System with E-Wallet Integration for SMEs: A Case-Based Innovation for Café Kenza & Billiard, Indonesia”

• Amiratur Rahimah Binti Agossalem
• Dayang Nur Fatihah Binti Abang Suhardi
• Dinda Aprilia Pratiwi
• Varizka Amelia Putri

Facilitator: Mr. Rakendro Wijayanto, S.E., M.M.

2nd Place

“SME-Nexa Cloud: Empowering Rural MSMEs in Malaysia and Indonesia through an Offline-First Hybrid Cloud Accounting Architecture”

• Reva Putri Agustin
• Wikramurti Gita
• Jessiena Anta
• Fatin Izzah Farhana

Facilitator: Siti Maliza Haji Salleh

3rd Place

“Designing a Human-in-the-Loop AI Accounting Assistant for SMEs: A Case Study of Okinawa Sushi”

• Ghadys Tresna Abadi
• Rafael Causa Michael
• Eisya Elly’alicia Binti Muhammad Rizaruddin
• Ain Farhanah Binti Jamain

Facilitator: Dr. Susan Hydra Sikayu

1st Runner-Up

“Financial Technology for Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Financial Management in Malaysia”

• Fiona Anak Valentine
• Lois Garcia Jubang Anak Andrew
• Aditia Firmansyah
• Marcella Namora Marpaung

Facilitator: Dr. Yulia Eka Riyanti, S.Ak., M.Ak., M.M., CSRS., CSRA., CGRCPA.

2nd Runner-Up

“Impact of Digital Payment Systems on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Financial Performances”

• Handika Daffa Andityo
• Rayhan Dre Ramadhan
• Audreylia Anne
• Elvince Evad Ubak

Facilitator: Dr. Saifulrizan Norizan

The Closing Ceremony of the Virtual Student Mobility Program concluded with closing remarks delivered by Prof. Asep Hermawan, Vice Dean IV of the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Trisakti. In his remarks, he expressed the hope that the program would serve as a meaningful momentum to strengthen academic collaboration between Universitas Trisakti and UiTM Sarawak, while also creating greater opportunities for students to gain international experience, build professional networks, and develop their competencies through cross-cultural collaboration.

Through the implementation of the Virtual Student Mobility Program, Universitas Trisakti and UiTM Sarawak reaffirmed their shared commitment to providing an international learning experience that extends beyond strengthening academic competencies. The program also emphasized collaboration, innovation, cultural exchange, and the development of students’ global perspectives, contributing to a more comprehensive and internationally oriented educational experience.