Accounting comes from the word accountant that comes from the Dutch language accountant which means someone who is responsible for financial recording.
Accounting comes from the word accountant that comes from the Dutch language accountant which means someone who is responsible for financial recording.
In Indonesia, the accountant profession is regulated by the Indonesian Accountant Association (IAI) which was founded in 1957.
Financial Accounting Standards in Indonesia are regulated by the Financial Accounting Standards Agency (BSAK) formed by IAI.
In Indonesia, financial statements must be prepared based on generally accepted accounting principles (PAK).
The Indonesian government implements an accrual -based accounting system that measures income and costs based on the time of occurrence, not when money is received or paid.
In Indonesia, there are several types of accounting such as financial accounting, management accounting, tax accounting, and audit accounting.
To meet the requirements to become an accountant, one must have an accounting or equivalent degree and have taken the Public Accountant Certification Examination.
Many companies in Indonesia use accounting software such as MYOB, Zahir Accounting, and Accurate Accounting.
The accountant profession in Indonesia is included in the list of 10 professions with the highest salary in Indonesia according to data from PWC Indonesia.
Indonesia has some of the best universities that offer accounting study programs such as University of Indonesia, Gadjah Mada University, and Padjadjaran University.
