Achievements

Students from the Faculty of Accounting at the Duy Tan University (DTU) School of Business & Economics (SBE) recently scored a double victory at the ACA Accounting Master Challenge 2026: team DTU AHT claimed the championship and team DTU DTM secured third place.

 

ACA Accounting Master Challenge 2026 is a large-scale academic competition for students of accounting & auditing. It was organized by ACA training & consulting LLC, the Youth Union of the Faculty of Accounting at the DTU School of Business & Economics, and the A2SC accounting & auditing club at the University of Economics of the University of Danang.

 

ACA Accounting Master Challenge 2026 provided a practical contest for students of accounting & auditing 

 

171 contestants in 57 teams from 11 universities offering training in accounting & auditing, from Nghe An to Khanh Hoa, participated in the contest. Following a preliminary round, 15 teams were selected for the semifinals, from which the 6 most outstanding teams earned places in the final round on October 25, 2026, at DTU in Danang. The 100-point scoring system used in the final round was divided between two challenges:

 

    Presentation (70 points): debate on a randomly selected topic,
    Case Study Resolution (30 points): debate on a case study.

 

The teams were evaluated according to five groups of criteria:

 

    knowledge and expertise,
    argumentation,
    presentation skills,
    solutions and feasibility,
    correct understanding and analysis of issues.

 

This format required contestants not only to apply their professional knowledge but also to demonstrate analytical thinking, the ability to propose appropriate solutions, and the skills to develop and persuasively defend their arguments.

 

DTU AHT wins championship

 

Team DTU AHT consisted of three members:

 

    Ho Thi Khanh Huyen: Corporate Accounting,
    Hoang Thuy Tien: Corporate Accounting,
    Truong Tran Hien An: Accounting & Auditing.

 

They outstandingly secured the championship thanks to their solid professional knowledge, sharp critical thinking, and seamless coordination during the contest.

 

DTU AHT won the championship

 

During the Presentation challenge, DTU AHT highlighted:

 

    the role of a chief accountant when optimizing an existing accounting system, specifically planning accounting operations, organization, controlling data, and standardizing leverage creation for higher productivity and for accurate and timely information for management decision-making;
    the role of an accounting services business owner in developing business strategies, expanding the customer base, and establishing and standardizing accounting & auditing service delivery systems to serve a large number of clients effectively.

 

In the Case Study Resolution challenge, team DTU AHT managed to analyze an inventory discrepancy at company E, where 25 pieces of equipment valued at 500 million VND were missing compared with accounting records. They also identified internal control risks arising from the lack of transfer documentation and the failure to ensure proper segregation of receiving and issuing duties.

 

The dynamic and pretty young women of DTU AHT confidently resolved issues in accounting & auditing

 

“By applying our knowledge of accounting & auditing and our skills in data analysis, we focused on identifying the causes of the inventory discrepancy,” Hien An explains. “We recognized the risk of errors and fraud, and so we proposed appropriate procedures and assessed their potential impact on the audit opinion. For us, this was not simply a numerical problem but also an opportunity to apply our professional mindset, critical thinking, and the discretion essential to accountants and auditors when developing well-founded assessments and practical solutions.” 

 

Khanh Huyen adds that, “When our team was announced as the champion, we were overwhelmed with joy and pride. The greatest challenge was when we had to handle a real-world auditing situation with limited time. This demanded close teamwork, risk analysis, and agreement on an approach. The knowledge base we obtained at DTU, the guidance from the lecturers who advised us, and our team spirit let us overcome this challenge.”

 

DTU DTM makes its mark with third place

 

Team DTU DTM comprised three students in Accounting & Auditing:

 

    Trinh Thi Tra My,
    Tran Ngoc Tinh,
    Pham Van Duc.

 

They earned an impressive third place by demonstrating outstanding analytical thinking and the ability to apply professional knowledge to practical problem-solving.

 

DTU DTM won third place

 

“When we received a request to provide documents beyond the scope of the tax-inspection decision, we proposed that the chief accountant verify the legitimacy of the request and assess the relevance of the requested documents,” Tra My explains. “The chief accountant should also consult with the inspection team to clarify the matter and provide a written response. In addition, management should be informed, and all records should be properly maintained to ensure transparency. This approach demonstrates professional responsibility while balancing legal compliance, the protection of corporate information, and accountability.”

 

Throughout argumentation about the cases involving tax records from different years, foreign employees, and customs documentation, team DTU DTM consistently maintained that the scope of the inspection, the legality of the requests, and the relevance of the documents to tax obligations must be carefully considered before providing the appropriate information. Their thorough reasoning and their resolution to these issues earned high praise from the jury.

 

The enthusiastic, confident, and determined young members of DTU DTM took on the challenges

 

Outstanding teams receive top awards at ACA Accounting Master Challenge 2026

 

    Champion: DTU AHT, DTU School of Business & Economics,
    Runner-up: APT, University of Economics, University of Danang.

 

Third place:

 

    DTU DTM, DTU School of Business & Economics, 
    Alpha, Quy Nhon University.

 

Consolation prizes:

 

    HNT, University of Economics, University of Danang,
    Independent Minds, Nha Trang University.

 

DTU earns recognition through strong rankings in economics & administration:

    451-500 in economics & econometrics in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026,
    601-800 in business & economics in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2026.

 

(Media Center)