Semarang, September 10, 2026 — Tax Accounting Study Program, Vocational School, Diponegoro University (UNDIP), welcomed a benchmarking visit from the Tax Accounting Study Program, Department of Economics and Business, Politeknik Baubau, on September 10, 2026. The visit was conducted as part of an effort to improve the quality of study program management, particularly in the areas of academic management and curriculum development.
The benchmarking visit served as a platform for both institutions to share experiences, exchange information, and discuss best practices in vocational education in accounting and taxation. Various aspects of study program management were discussed, including curriculum development, learning processes, academic management, and educational facilities.
The Head of the Tax Accounting Study Program UNDIP, Apip, S.E., M.Si., expressed his appreciation for the visit and the trust placed in the Accounting and Taxation Study Program at UNDIP by Politeknik Baubau.
“We highly appreciate the benchmarking visit from Politeknik Baubau. For us, benchmarking is not only an opportunity to share experiences but also a platform for learning from one another and evaluating the practices implemented by each study program. We hope that today’s discussion will benefit both institutions and serve as the beginning of broader collaboration in the future,” he said.
Furthermore, Apip emphasized the importance of developing a curriculum that is responsive to changing workforce demands and developments in the fields of accounting and taxation.
“Vocational education must remain adaptive to developments in technology, regulations, and industry needs. Therefore, curriculum development needs to be carried out continuously while maintaining a strong connection between learning in higher education and the demands of the professional world,” he added.
During the visit, Tax Accounting Study Program at UNDIP shared its experiences in delivering applied bachelor’s education, which is designed to equip graduates with both academic competencies and practical skills relevant to the needs of the workforce and developments in the accounting and taxation professions.
Meanwhile, the Politeknik Baubau team shared various insights regarding the development of its Accounting and Taxation Study Program and gained information and input that could serve as references for strengthening study program management at their institution.
The activity took place in an open, interactive, and collaborative atmosphere. The exchange of experiences and best practices is expected to extend beyond the benchmarking visit and serve as a starting point for broader collaboration between the Accounting and Taxation Study Program of UNDIP and Politeknik Baubau.