The Ministry of Finance and Economy (MOFE), in collaboration with the Brunei Darussalam Institute of Certified Public Accountants (BICPA), held a Roadshow on the Accounting Profession on Thursday, 20th November 2025 at the Theatre Hall 1, Sengkurong Sixth Form Centre.
The roadshow was targeted at students of the institution, with the aim of providing early exposure to the accounting profession, fostering interest, and encouraging them to begin planning their academic pathways towards a career in accounting upon graduation.
The welcoming remark was delivered by Yang Mulia Mr. Haji Mohammad Hassenol bin Haji Abd Rahman, Acting Director of the Revenue Division, Ministry of Finance and Economy. He emphasised the importance of the accounting profession and highlighted the current shortage of qualified accountants and auditors in the country despite the growing number of companies requiring such services. He noted that accountants play a vital role in ensuring accurate financial records, preventing leakages and supporting effective financial governance, and encouraged students to consider pursuing
accounting to help strengthen national economic development and contribute to Brunei Darussalam’s Wawasan 2035 aspirations.
The programme featured a sharing session by Yang Mulia Mrs. Adeline Lau Pik Wen, Director of the BICPA Academy, who spoke about her professional journey and experiences as a chartered accountant. She highlighted the value of obtaining globally recognised qualifications such as the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), and provided insights into the wide-ranging career opportunities available within the accounting profession, including roles such as auditor, tax advisor, financial analyst and consultant.
In addition to the sharing sessions, students and tutors participated in interactive activities aimed at enhancing their understanding of the accounting field, followed by a question-and-answer sessions which provided further engagement and clarification on the topics discussed.
This initiative forms part of MOFE and BICPA’s ongoing efforts to promote the accounting profession and to support the development of future talent within Brunei Darussalam’s financial sector and professional accounting services industry.
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Prepared by:
Revenue Division
Ministry of Finance and Economy
Brunei Darussalam
Email: revenue@mofe.gov.bn
Reference: H/KORP/27
Date: 10 Jamadilakhir 1447 / 1 December 2025
