CBE Hosts Accounting Day 2025 Highlighting Innovation, Industry Engagement, and Sustainability
21st Dec 2025 | by the Department of PR & Marketing
The College of Business and Economics (CBE) successfully hosted its “Accounting Day” on 10 December 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., offering students a full day of academic and professional engagement centered on contemporary developments in the accounting profession. The event provided meaningful exposure to industry practices and emerging themes, including artificial intelligence in accounting, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) frameworks, and sustainability reporting.
The event officially commenced with the inauguration of the industry exhibition booths in the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) by Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Aseel AlAwadhi, alongside CBE Dean Dr. Mohammad Elian. Throughout the day, the exhibition space served as a hub for interaction between students and representatives from leading organizations, including BDO, KPMG, Forvis Mazars, AlKhuzam–Morison Global, Keepers Advisory, the Capital Markets Authority, the Kuwait Accountants and Auditors Association, CCE, and AIESEC. These engagements enabled students to gain firsthand insight into professional pathways, organizational roles, and current market expectations.
In parallel with the exhibition, a series of specialized workshops were conducted across campus classrooms. Ms. Jessica Merryl from AlKhuzam delivered a session on Digital Transformation in Accounting, highlighting how technological advancements are reshaping financial practices, auditing processes, and professional competencies. The workshop emphasized practical applications of digital tools and the importance of adaptability in an evolving financial environment. Later in the day, KPMG Kuwait led a session focused on career opportunities within the firm, offering an overview of its Audit and Assurance services, sectoral client base, and diverse service lines, including financial statement audits, technical accounting, prospective reporting, and ESG-related services. The discussion provided students with a clearer understanding of potential career trajectories within a global professional services firm.
The academic component of the program was further enriched by a comprehensive workshop on ESG Sustainability Reporting, delivered by Mr. Kareem Abu Eid of RSM and Dr. Samir Trabelsi from Brock University, Canada. This session examined the increasing significance of ESG considerations in corporate reporting and decision-making, addressing both theoretical principles and practical reporting requirements. Complementing the workshops, panel discussions explored the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on traditional accounting roles, as well as the integration of sustainability metrics into corporate financial strategies.
The day concluded with an honorary ceremony held in the auditorium, during which industry participants and panelists were formally recognized for their contributions. The ceremony also celebrated academic excellence through the presentation of special awards to outstanding senior students in the accounting major. Overall, Accounting Day 2025 reflected CBE’s continued commitment to bridging academic learning with industry practice and preparing students for the evolving demands of the accounting profession.
Images from the event
