On October 15, 2026, the National Economics University (NEU) organized a meeting to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the founding of the Institute of Accounting and Auditing (1991–2026) with the theme “35 Years – Continuing Values, Shaping the Future.” The event marked the 35-year journey of building and developing one of the university’s prestigious academic and research units, while honoring the contributions of generations of staff, faculty members, and learners, affirming the inherited values and development orientation of the Institute in the new phase.

Delegates attending the 35th-anniversary meeting of the Institute of Accounting and Auditing

Attending the program, on behalf of the National Economics University, were: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho – Secretary of the Party Committee, President of the University; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong – Vice President of the University; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu – Vice President of the University; Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh – Vice President of the University; Prof. Dr. Nguyen Huu Anh – Vice President of the University; generations of university leaders, leaders of the Institute of Accounting and Auditing over the years; representatives of leadership from various units; representatives of professional associations both domestic and international; higher education institutions, organizations, enterprises, and partners of the Institute of Accounting and Auditing; along with a large number of staff, lecturers, alumni, students, and doctoral candidates of the Institute.

Established in 1991, over 35 years of construction and development, the Institute of Accounting and Auditing has gradually affirmed its position as one of the prestigious academic and research units of the National Economics University. The achievements attained are the result of the process of inheritance, innovation, and the persistent contributions of many generations of staff, faculty members, and learners, contributing to building the university’s brand in accounting and auditing education.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dinh The Hung – Deputy Director of the Institute of Accounting and Auditing presents the summary report on the 35th anniversary of the Institute of Accounting and Auditing (1991–2026)

At the program, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dinh The Hung – Deputy Director of the Institute of Accounting and Auditing presented a summary report on 35 years of formation and development, highlighting the milestones, achievements, and significant imprints of the Institute in academic programs, academic research, and collaboration with professional organizations and enterprises. Alongside the summary report, the documentary “35 Years of a Journey, Institute of Accounting and Auditing” recreated the development journey of the unit through images, documents, and memories associated with many generations of teachers and students.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho – Secretary of the Party Committee, President of the National Economics University speaks

In his speech at the program, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho – Secretary of the Party Committee, President of the National Economics University acknowledged and highly appreciated the achievements and contributions of the Institute of Accounting and Auditing over the past 35 years. According to the University President, in the year the National Economics University celebrates its 70th anniversary, the 35-year journey of the Institute is even more meaningful as it is intertwined with half of the university’s journey of building and development, contributing to establishing the reputation and position of the National Economics University in the field of economic and management education and research.

Emphasizing the unique characteristics of the accounting and auditing fields, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho stated that these professions are closely associated with honesty, accuracy, and responsibility, playing a crucial role in ensuring financial transparency and strengthening market confidence. Therefore, in addition to equipping students with professional knowledge, training human resources in accounting and auditing also requires a focus on professional standards, courage, and the sense of responsibility of practitioners.

Evaluating the outstanding achievements of the Institute, the University Director affirmed that over 35 years, the Institute of Accounting and Auditing has become one of the strengths, significantly contributing to the quality of education and academic reputation of the University. From this institution, tens of thousands of bachelor’s and master’s graduates and hundreds of doctoral graduates have matured, taking on important positions in government agencies, corporations, businesses, and auditing firms both domestically and internationally.

In the field of education, the Institute has proactively innovated its curriculum, expanded international collaboration, and strengthened connections with professional organizations. Alongside joint programs with prestigious higher education institutions such as Cardiff Metropolitan University, the Bachelor of Accounting and Auditing program in English, integrated with the ICAEW CFAB international certificate, has attracted nearly 1,000 students, about 70% of whom work at Big 4 auditing firms and multinational corporations. These results demonstrate the Institute’s efforts in enhancing the quality of education to meet the increasingly high demands of the labor market.

Alongside education, the Institute’s faculty members and researchers actively participate in policy critique in the fields of accounting and auditing; simultaneously, they are gradually incorporating content on digital accounting, data analysis, and sustainable development reporting (ESG) into the curriculum. These are innovative directions aligned with technological advancements and the trend of transformation in financial, accounting, and auditing activities worldwide.

Appreciating the achievements attained, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho expressed gratitude to the generations of leaders, staff, faculty members, and students of the Institute; while acknowledging the support of regulatory agencies, professional associations, businesses, and the alumni community in the process of building and developing the unit.

Outlining the direction for the next phase, the University Director suggested that the Institute of Accounting and Auditing focus on three key tasks. First, continue to enhance the quality of academic programs to international standards, increase the integration of global professional certifications, and promote the application of digital transformation and artificial intelligence in education. Along with that, the Institute should leverage its capacity for academic research and policy consultancy at the national level in accounting, auditing, financial transparency, and sustainable development reporting, thereby elevating the University’s academic standing.

The University Director also emphasized the need to expand collaboration with higher education institutions, professional associations, auditing firms, and businesses both domestically and internationally; gradually build a modern, digitalized training and research environment, and strengthen connections with the alumni network. In the development process, the Institute must continue to uphold the core values of the profession, particularly integrity, accuracy, and social responsibility.

Affirming the leadership’s interest, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho expressed a commitment to continue supporting, prioritizing resources, and creating favorable conditions for the Institute of Accounting and Auditing to achieve its development goals. The University Director also conveyed expectations to the faculty members to enhance teaching and research quality; to the alumni community in their role connecting the University with businesses; and to the student generations in continuously learning, training, and promoting the Institute’s traditions.

The University leadership and the leadership of the Institute of Accounting and Auditing present flowers to former University and Institute leaders throughout different periods

The meeting was also an occasion for the Institute of Accounting and Auditing to express gratitude to the generations of NEU leaders, Institute leaders, and staff, faculty members, and officials over the years. The bouquets of flowers presented symbolize deep respect and gratitude for the contributions, dedication, and wisdom of previous generations, who laid the foundation, nurtured traditions, and contributed to the Institute’s achievements over 35 years of building and development.

Also at the meeting, the National Economics University announced and presented the University Director’s Decision on the establishment of the Alumni Liaison Committee of the Institute of Accounting and Auditing, part of the NEU Alumni Network. The establishment of the Liaison Committee contributes to strengthening connections among generations of alumni, learners, and researchers, leveraging resources, experience, and the support of the alumni community in the Institute’s educational, academic research, and development activities.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho – Party Secretary, University Director presents the Decision to establish the Alumni Liaison Committee of the Institute of Accounting and Auditing

Alumni Network of the Institute of Accounting and Auditing Donates 350 Million VND

On this occasion, the Alumni Network of the Institute of Accounting and Auditing donated 350 million VND to support the investment in facilities and equipment for teaching and to promote academic research activities of faculty members and students. This practical contribution reflects the affection, responsibility, and commitment of generations of alumni, while continuing to foster the spirit of companionship, sharing, and contribution to the development of the Institute.

Delegates attending the meeting take a commemorative photo

The 35th anniversary marks the journey of development and contributions of the Institute of Accounting and Auditing to the academic programs and academic research of the National Economics University. Building on the foundation established by many generations, along with the support of partners, businesses, and the alumni community, the Institute continues to innovate its curriculum, enhance research quality, expand international collaboration, and increase technology application to meet the increasingly high demands of the accounting and auditing fields. These are also important directions for the Institute of Accounting and Auditing to leverage its role, strengths, and make practical contributions to the development strategy of the National Economics University in the new phase.

Some images from the meeting:

Article and photos: Communications Department