Mr. Daryl Angelo M. Geraldo, CPA, LPT, MBA, an academic staff and Pedagogical Lead of the UST-Alfredo M. Velayo College of Accountancy, served as one of the guest speakers at the 6th Scientific Accounting Symposium (SIA VI) and International Conference on November 28, 2024, with the theme, “Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Challenges for Educating Accountants.鈥�
Geraldo discussed the opportunities and challenges AI presents in the education landscape. Drawing from the 2023 UNESCO Guidance for Generative AI in Education and Research, he highlighted how AI can enhance the achievement of learning outcomes through personalized instruction, critical thinking development, and advanced teaching resources while emphasizing its ability to engage students effectively through simulations and real-world case studies. Acknowledging the controversies surrounding Generative AI, Geraldo presented pressing ethical and academic integrity issues, including the use of content without consent. The talk concluded by showing a sample learning plan that suggests practical strategies for integrating generative AI into the teaching and learning process.
The SIA VI and International Conference was organized by the Indonesian Association of Accountants Educator Accountant Compartment 鈥� North Sumatra Higher Education Accounting Lecturers Forum in collaboration with the Ikatan Akuntan Indonesia (Institute of Indonesia Chartered Accountants – IAI) North Sumatra Region. It served as a vital platform for addressing contemporary challenges and innovations in accounting education.
