STIESIA Conducts Technical Guidance for Public Accountant Offices Auditing Public Service Bodies

PASURUAN (stiesia.ac.id) – The Indonesian School of Economics (STIESIA) Surabaya held a technical guidance (bimtek) and mentoring program on November 9-10, 2024, for the public accounting firm (KAP) Bambang Sutjipto Ngumar and Partners. The program aimed to enhance the auditors’ competencies in auditing Public Service Bodies (BLU).

The event took place at Villa Bhawana 1, Tretes, Pasuruan, and is part of the community service initiative to strengthen the accountability and transparency of BLU financial management, in accordance with applicable legal provisions.

The main speakers were Dr. Kurnia, S.E., M.Ak., Ak., CA, CPA, and Mr. Wimba Respatia, S.E., M.Ak., Ak., CA. Also assisting the event were STIESIA faculty members and students, Salma Azqiya and Deni Aprilianto, who coordinated technical matters with the public accounting firm.

The objectives of the bimtek and mentoring included:

1. Enhancing Auditor Competence The program provided auditors with an understanding of regulations related to BLUs, such as Government Regulation (PP) No. 23 of 2005 on the Management of Public Service Bodies and the Ministry of Home Affairs Regulation No. 79 of 2018 on Regional Public Service Bodies. Additionally, auditors were equipped with accounting standards and financial management practices specific to BLUs.
2. Strengthening the Audit Process The program offered in-depth knowledge of audit methods relevant to BLUs, which have unique characteristics compared to other business entities.
3. Development of Training Modules A comprehensive guide was provided to assist auditors in understanding and applying audit procedures for BLUs.
4. Mr. Wimba Respatia, one of the main speakers, explained that the activity aims to have a significant impact on auditors, including:

1. Contributing to Accountability Inclusion BLUs play a strategic role in providing public services. Adequately skilled auditors ensure that BLU financial management is more transparent and meets the required standards.
2. Improving Audit Quality By developing auditors’ competencies, the program will result in more accurate and high-quality audit reports, supporting improvements in BLU governance.
3. Benefits for Participants Public accounting firm auditors gained new knowledge through interactive learning, including pre-tests and post-tests, which showed an increase in their understanding.

This successful event not only benefited the auditors from KAP Bambang Sutjipto Ngumar and Partners but also emphasized STIESIA’s commitment to supporting the strengthening of government financial governance. It is hoped that auditors from the firm will become more competent in performing audits, promoting financial transparency, and driving better management of BLUs.

Through this program, STIESIA Surabaya not only made a tangible contribution to society but also strengthened the synergy between academia and the professional world in building better financial governance for government institutions.