This article was originally published on Ikatan Akuntan Indonesia’s website on September 25, 2025.

The accounting profession is at a crossroads. Across the globe - and certainly in Indonesia - accountants are being asked to go beyond compliance and reporting, stepping into roles adapt to digital transformation, respond to regulatory change, and embrace efficient business practices. This shift is no small challenge. It requires new skills, new ways of thinking, and stronger collaboration across professional communities.

This is precisely why Ikatan Akuntan Indonesia (Institute of Indonesia Chartered Accountants / IAI), through its Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) compartment, recently convened a Focus Group Discussion (FGD) under the theme “Strengthening PAO–PAIB Connectivity: Collaboration for Business Sustainability and Competitiveness.” The forum brought together senior accountants, corporate partners, and business leaders to address a question that resonates across the globe: How can professional accountancy organizations (PAOs) and professional accountants in business (PAIBs) work more effectively together to strengthen corporate resilience and support sustainable growth?