International Accounting Day observed at DU

Staff Reporter :
Upholding the theme of “Accounting for good governance’, International Accounting Day was observed at Department of Accounting and Information System at Dhaka University on Friday.

Bangladesh Accounting Association and Department of Accounting and Information System, University of Dhaka observed the occasion jointly.

To mark the event, a colorful rally was brought out on the campus which paraded different streets amid participation of a good number of students and teachers.

Later a discussion meeting was also held in the hall room of the department of accounting.

Professor Dr. Harunur Rashid, President of Bangladesh Accounting Association presided over the programme.

Professor Saifuzzaman, General Secretary of Bangladesh Accounting Association moderated the event.

Professor Haider Ahmed Khan, CFC, Treasurer, Bangladesh Accounting Association, Professor M A Hakim, participated in the programme while, Professor Karim from Massachusetts University, USA, Professor Mark from European Accounting Association and several others from neighboring countries like India and other countries, also delivered their speeches through virtual platform at the international event.

Speakers at the event said that accounting has a wide meaning in the perspective of the modern era.

It is not only for sum up of expenditures of corporations but also contain a vast meaning.

“Accounting information has a far reaching impact for the people, society, development and economy and sustainability,” Professor Harunur Rashid said.

“Accounting is making spending public money in more efficient way for ensuring good governance,” he said.

He suggested changing university curriculum in accounting as per the new era research to meet the global demand of this modern age.

The experts said accounting can depict the real scenario of corporate houses and projects which helps taking necessary decisions by the policy makers.

“Accounting and information can help investors in stock markets for picking right choice of investment. It can help boosting investment and making save the stock markets from being destroyed,” the experts said.

They asked the researchers to conduct more research on accounting and focus on the global perspectives over the contemporary accounting trend.

The experts emphasized on global connectivity on the accounting and information for achieving constant sustainability towards economic development.