Tax Accounting Students Learn Industrial Practices at Cocoa Land Bali: Examining the Application of Accounting and Taxation in the Manufacturing Sector

To provide students with insight into accounting and taxation practices in the industrial world, the University’s Tax Accounting Study Program held an industrial visit to Cocoa Land Bali, one of the leading chocolate processing companies in Indonesia. This activity was carried out on [date of visit] which was attended by several students and accompanying lecturers.

This visit aims to provide students with a practical understanding of the application of accounting and accounting in the manufacturing industry, especially in the food processing sector. At Cocoa Land Bali, participants are invited to learn how companies implement financial recording systems, tax management, and cost-efficiency strategies in the production process. In addition, students also gain insight into how the chocolate processing industry adapts to the latest tax regulations and takes advantage of available tax incentives.

Apip, S.E., M.Sc., Head of the Tax Accounting Study Program, stated that this industrial visit is an important part of the practice-based learning program developed by the study program. “We believe that direct experience in the field is very important for students to understand how the theories learned in class are applied in the real world. “The visit to Cocoa Land Bali provides a concrete picture of how accounting and accounting are carried out in the manufacturing sector,” he said.

During the visit, students also had the opportunity to interact with the management and finance team of Cocoa Land Bali. They received a detailed explanation of the chocolate production process, from processing cocoa beans to the final product that is marketed, as well as how the entire process affects the company’s financial statements and tax calculations. In addition to increasing academic insight, this visit is also expected to inspire students to see wider career opportunities in the manufacturing industry sector, such as those carried out at Cocoa Land Bali, providing a real picture of the need for professional accountants and tax experts to support business operations.