50th Anniversary of UEH School of Accounting: A 50-Year Journey of Creating Value and Connecting the Future

17 Aug, 2026

In the joyful atmosphere leading up to the 50th Anniversary of the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (1976–2026), on August 15, 2026, the School of Accounting – UEH College of Business solemnly held its 50th Anniversary Celebration of Establishment and Development. More than a reunion to reflect upon and honor the generations who built its half-century foundation, the event also marks the start of a new chapter centered on "Creating Knowledge – Developing People – Serving the Future," continuing to connect resources nurtured over generations to create value for learners, the profession, and the community.

On the morning of 15 August 2026, Hall B1-302 at UEH was filled with a solemn, warm and proud atmosphere as generations of leaders, teachers, staff, alumni and students, together with businesses, professional bodies and partners, returned to the home of the School of Accounting (SOA) for a special milestone - 50 years of establishment and development.

Attending the ceremony, on behalf of the leadership of Ho Chi Minh City, was Mr. Nguyễn Mạnh Cường - Alternate Member of the 14th Party Central Committee, Member of the Standing Committee of the City Party Committee, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee.

On behalf of the UEH leadership were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bùi Quang Hùng - Secretary of the Party Committee, President of UEH; Prof. Dr. Sử Đình Thành - Chairman of UEH Academic and Scientific Council, former President of UEH; together with representatives of UEH’s functional departments and units.

On behalf of UEH College of Business were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Phong Nguyên - Rector; Dr. Trần Anh Hoa - Vice Rector; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Trần Thị Hải Lý - Vice Rector; together with representatives of the schools within UEH College of Business.

Representing the former and current leadership of the School of Accounting across the years were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Võ Văn Nhị - former Dean of the School of Accounting; MSc. Đào Tất Thắng - former Vice Dean of the School of Accounting; together with Dr. Nguyễn Phước Bảo Ấn - Dean of the School of Accounting and Dr. Phan Thị Bảo Quyên - Vice Dean of the School of Accounting.

The programme also warmly welcomed leaders from partner universities; representatives of Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG, BDO, A&C, Smart Train and SAPP; the professional bodies VACPA, ICAEW, ACCA and ISCA; along with many generations of teachers, alumni and students of the School of Accounting.

Distinguished delegates, teachers, partners, alumni and students attending the 50th Anniversary Ceremony of the School of Accounting

50 years - A journey built by many generations

The programme opened by recreating the 50-year journey through the special art performance “50 Years of the School of Accounting: Building & Rising” - a gift from generations of alumni to their teachers and the School of Accounting on this day of reunion. Through music and dance, the milestones, memories and sentiments of many generations were woven together, conveying one continuous message: the values created by earlier generations will continue to be preserved, passed on and serve as the foundation for the School of Accounting to move towards new horizons.

The art performance “50 Years of the School of Accounting: Building & Rising” presented by generations of alumni

Delivering the opening remarks, Dr. Nguyễn Phước Bảo Ấn - Dean of the School of Accounting emphasized that SOA’s standing today has been shaped not only by its training programmes, research works and achievements, but also by the capability, character, dedication and contributions of the many generations who have studied, worked and grown from the School of Accounting. The 50-year milestone is therefore first and foremost an occasion to return, to look back and to honour the people, the generations and the values that together built the foundation of SOA today.

Dr. Nguyễn Phước Bảo Ấn - Dean of the School of Accounting delivers the opening remarks of the Anniversary Ceremony

Honouring the contributions made over 50 years

As part of the series of activities marking UEH’s 50th anniversary, the UEH Dedication Emblem was presented at the ceremony to teachers who have given many years of service, accompanied and contributed to the formation and development of UEH.

Teachers receive the UEH Dedication Emblem at the 50th Anniversary Ceremony of the School of Accounting

A particularly special moment of the programme was the presentation of the UEH Dedication Emblem to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bùi Quang Hùng - Secretary of the Party Committee, President of UEH. From a lecturer at the School of Accounting, through many management and leadership positions at UEH, to his current role as President of UEH, his journey has also been intertwined with the School’s own stages of growth and development. Prof. Dr. Sử Đình Thành - Chairman, UEH Academic and Scientific Council, former President of UEH, personally presented the Emblem to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bùi Quang Hùng.

Prof. Dr. Sử Đình Thành presents the UEH Dedication Emblem to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bùi Quang Hùng

The programme continued as the School of Accounting paid tribute to its former leaders across the years - the teachers who devoted their dedication and sense of responsibility to laying the foundations and guiding the School through each stage of its development.

Paying tribute to the former leaders of the School of Accounting across the years

Alongside generations of leaders and teachers, the development of the School of Accounting has always been accompanied by a broad network of businesses, professional bodies and partners, both domestic and international. On this 50-year milestone, the School expressed its sincere appreciation to a number of leading businesses and professional bodies representing the partner network that has accompanied and continues to accompany the School. These connections, patiently nurtured over many years, have helped bring professional practice and standards closer to the classroom, enhance training quality, and expand opportunities for learning, hands-on experience and career development for generations of learners.

Representatives of businesses and professional bodies receive tokens of appreciation from the School of Accounting

From 50 years of foundation to a responsibility for the future

From this appreciation of the foundations built up by many generations, the programme turned to the story of the road ahead: from that foundation, what values will the School of Accounting go on to create for the future?

In the strategic message “The School of Accounting - From 50 Years of Foundation Towards the Future”, Dr. Nguyễn Phước Bảo Ấn emphasized that developments in AI, data, automation, sustainable development and new societal expectations are reshaping the accounting and auditing profession. In that context, SOA aims not merely to adapt to the future but aspires to help shape it. In the spirit of UEH’s academic leadership, service to society, innovation and sustainable development, he set out three commitments for the road ahead: Creating Knowledge - Developing People - Serving the Future. “Fifty years is the foundation. The future is our responsibility. And what we do today is the bridge between the two.”

Dr. Nguyễn Phước Bảo Ấn presents the strategic message “The School of Accounting - From 50 Years of Foundation Towards the Future”

From connection to an ecosystem of shared value creation

Building on the strategic message and giving concrete form to the commitment to Developing People, Dr. Phan Thị Bảo Quyên - Vice Dean of the School of Accounting introduced the SOA Future Talent Alliance. Developed from the network the School of Accounting has patiently nurtured across many generations, the Alliance aims to turn individual connections among the University, alumni, businesses, professional bodies and the public sector into a long-term collaborative ecosystem, centred on the question: “How can we connect the resources we already have in order to create value together?”

In that spirit, the School is working towards building a Digital Collaboration Platform, gradually connecting the needs, resources and opportunities of all parties to form practical partnerships in training, human resource development, research, innovation and professional practice. From the very outset, more than 100 alumni along with professional bodies have confirmed their readiness to join the Alliance.

Dr. Phan Thị Bảo Quyên - Vice Dean of the School of Accounting introduces the SOA Future Talent Alliance

Immediately afterwards, representatives of UEH, the School of Accounting, UEH Alumni, professional bodies and the public sector together performed the launch ceremony of the SOA Future Talent Alliance, marking the shift from connection to partnership, from separate resources to an ecosystem of shared value creation.

The launch ceremony of the SOA Future Talent Alliance - Partnering to build the talent of the future

Connecting generations - Writing the next chapter of the SOA journey

Also at the event, the School of Accounting Alumni Liaison Board was officially announced and launched, serving as a bridge between generations of alumni, the School of Accounting and the UEH Alumni community, and helping to further nurture the bond and carry forward the School’s values across generations.

MSc. Phan Ngọc Anh - Deputy Head of the Department of Communications and Partnership Development, Secretary General of UEH Alumni, announces the decision to establish the School of Accounting Alumni Liaison Board

Launch of the School of Accounting Alumni Liaison Board

The ceremony closed with a group photo of the entire School of Accounting family at this 50-year milestone - an image of the generations who have built, and are still writing, the story of SOA.

Leaders, distinguished delegates, teachers, partners, alumni and students capture the moment at the 50th Anniversary Ceremony of the School of Accounting

The 50th Anniversary Ceremony of the UEH School of Accounting brought a day of reunion to a close while opening a new chapter. From the foundation created by many generations, SOA continues to pursue its three commitments - Creating Knowledge, Developing People and Serving the Future - in the spirit of turning direction into concrete action.

The SOA Future Talent Alliance is one of the first steps on that journey - where the University, alumni, businesses, professional bodies and the public sector not only connect, but also share their needs, resources and strengths to create new value: for learners, for each participating party and for the development of the professional community.

From 50 years of creating value - connecting to build the future together.

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