Faculty of Finance & Accounting launches Industry Advisory Council to enhance training quality

10/02/2025

On the morning of 30 September, the Faculty of Finance & Accounting organized the launch of the “Industry Advisory Council for Finance – Accounting – Auditing” with the aim of linking academic expertise with practice and training high-quality human resources for society. The event welcomed representatives from 30 enterprises, who exchanged views and offered contributions to the Council.

Faculty of Finance & Accounting launches the “Industry Advisory Council for Finance – Accounting – Auditing”

Representing UEF were Mr. Đỗ Quốc Anh – Vice Chairman of the University Council; Dr. Nhan Cẩm Trí – Vice President; Dr. Phan Bảo Giang – Vice President – Dean of Marketing; Dr. Lý Thiên Trang – Director of Quality Assurance and Accreditation; Dr. Lê Vũ Hương Giang – Deputy Chief of the University Office – Head of Quality Assurance; M.A. Lê Dũng – Director of Academic Affairs; Dr. Nguyễn Thị Lan – Vice Dean, Faculty of International Languages and Cultures; M.A. Nguyễn Thị Kim Loan – Deputy Director, Center for Corporate Partnerships; M.A. Trần Thanh Huy – Deputy Director, Center for Corporate Partnerships; together with the Faculty Board of the Faculty of Finance & Accounting and faculty members.

Enterprises from the finance, banking, investment, and auditing sectors in attendance included Viet Nam Thuong Tin Commercial Joint Stock Bank; Smart Train Academy Co., Ltd.; Dai Truong Phat Education Group; VPS Securities Joint Stock Company – Ho Chi Minh City Branch; AlphaTrue; Vietnam Creative Investment Fund Management Joint Stock Company; Association of Chartered Certified Accountants ACCA; Chuan Viet Auditing and Consulting Co., Ltd.; Yuanta Securities Vietnam Co., Ltd.; Crowe Vietnam; Saigon Phat Thinh Ratings Joint Stock Company; Institute of Singapore Chartered Accountants; RIM Investment Joint Stock Company; SSCorp Vietnam – Social Solutions Co., Ltd.; KTC Auditing Co., Ltd.; and others.

UEF and the Faculty of Finance & Accounting present letters of appreciation to participating enterprises

Đại diện UEF và Khoa Tài chính - Kế toán trao thư cảm ơn đến các doanh nghiệp

In his remarks, Mr. Đỗ Quốc Anh – Vice Chairman of the University Council – emphasized the value of establishing the Industry Advisory Council. This is a forum that connects knowledge with practice, where member companies can advise and provide feedback on the Faculty’s curriculum; serve as judges and mentors for academic competitions; and participate in knowledge transfer and research activities. This collaboration pursues the shared goal of training high-quality human resources to meet the needs of enterprises in particular and society in general.

Mr. Đỗ Quốc Anh emphasizes the value of the Industry Advisory Council in the University’s training mission

Upholding the mission “Enterprises accompany students’ success, the labor market prospers,” Dr. Hà Thị Thủy – Dean of the Faculty of Finance & Accounting – outlined the Council’s operational objectives, specifically: to strengthen enterprise–academy engagement in training activities; to update the curriculum in a timely manner in line with career trends; to enhance learners’ practical competencies and professional skill standards; to increase opportunities for site visits, internships, and employment for learners; and to provide high-quality human resources that meet enterprise needs. Accordingly, the Council’s organizational structure comprises an Executive Board, a Specialized Committee, and a Secretariat.

Dr. Hà Thị Thủy introduces the organizational structure and underscores the Council’s action objectives

Covering three fields – finance, accounting, and auditing – the Council will include enterprises corresponding to each specialization and implement action plans aligned with the shared objectives.

At the ceremony, enterprise representatives also discussed and contributed orientations for implementing the Council’s upcoming activities, shared comments on the Faculty’s curriculum, and reflected on experiences with UEF students who have interned at their organizations. These inputs form the basis for the Faculty of Finance & Accounting to continue adjusting and refining its action plan to optimize effectiveness and deliver greater value and benefits for all parties.

Enterprises and University representatives exchange ideas and recommendations to ensure optimal operation of the Industry Advisory Council

The Industry Advisory Council for Finance – Accounting – Auditing has been established and launched. It is believed that this pioneering step by the Faculty of Finance & Accounting will fulfill its stated goals and mission, thereby enhancing UEF’s practice-oriented training quality.

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