Releasing the 2021 Graduates of the Faculty of Economics of UNPAR

On Friday, April 9, 2021, the Faculty of Economics (FE UNPAR) held a graduation ceremony for the graduates from the Accounting Study Program, Development Economics Study Program, Management Study Program, and Diploma III of Company Management Study Programs. This event was held using the Zoom platform and consisted of: an opening prayer; singing the national anthem, Indonesia Raya; an opening speech from Dr. Budiana Gomulia, Dra., M.Sc. (Dean of FE UNPAR); singing the UNPAR Hymn; singing the March of the Faculty of Economics; a short speech from the best graduates from all four study programs; a thank you speech to lecturers and parents; a closing by Mr. Ivan Prasetya, SE., MSM., M.Eng (Vice Dean for Student and Alumni Affairs); and final remarks for the graduates from each study program.

The briefing for graduates of the Accounting Study Program was given by Mr. Tanto Kurnia, ST., MA., M.Ak. (Accounting Study Program Lecturer). He said that students who have completed their studies at the Accounting Study Program are like a butterfly who feels free from the crush of a cocoon so that they can fly. When freedom later clashes with many reality factors, alumni need to be reminded again about the things they have learned about life, themselves, love, work, the circle of influence, and circumstances that do not match expectations. Avoiding and getting out of depression was the main topic that wanted to be conveyed with all the sharing of ideas in the last lecture session for the alumni of the Accounting Study Program. After that, Mr. Agustinus Susilo, SE., M.Ak., Ak (Accounting Study Program Lecturer), explained about wealth management. Many people are drawn to the capital market because of the potential rewards. Lately, influencers and celebgrams have been competing to promote selected stocks, resulting in people investing blindly without remembering financial principles. In fact, the first thing that should be prepared is a savings fund, followed by life insurance, and finally investments. In the wealth management material, the graduates who will soon enter the workforce are also reminded to prepare pension funds and inheritance funds early because life risks can come at any time without notice. Both materials that have been delivered are expected to be useful for graduates as they enter the next phase of their lives.