Semarang, October 10, 2025 — A team of lecturers from the Vocational School of Universitas Diponegoro conducted a Community Service Program (PkM) entitled “Training on the Use of Accurate Online Application for Vocational High School Students to Enhance Digital Accounting and Entrepreneurial Competencies.”

The activity took place at SMK Nurul Islami, Semarang City, and was attended by dozens of Accounting students along with accompanying teachers. The program was officially opened by the Head of PkM Team, Hetika., S.Pd., M.Si., Ak, who emphasized the importance of technology-based accounting skills for the younger generation.

“In today’s digital era, the ability to operate accounting software such as Accurate Online has become an essential competence for future accountants,” she stated.

This training aimed to improve digital literacy and provide practical understanding for vocational students in recording financial transactions using cloud-based applications.

During the program, participants were introduced to the main features of Accurate Online, starting from creating company databases, recording sales and purchase transactions, to generating automated financial reports.

In addition to the theoretical session, the activity also included hands-on practice in the computer laboratory. Students had the opportunity to try various features of Accurate Online such as creating sales invoices, inputting inventory items, and preparing income statements and balance sheets.

The participants showed high enthusiasm, as reflected by the active questions and discussions throughout the session.

Accompanying teacher Dwi Juniarti, S.Pd, expressed her appreciation for this activity.

“This training is highly relevant to the curriculum and the needs of the Business and Industrial World. We hope that collaboration with the Tax Accounting Study Program at Universitas Diponegoro can continue in the future,” she said.

This activity is part of the routine program of the Research and Community Service Unit, Vocational School, Universitas Diponegoro, which focuses on improving community capacity and competence through educational and practical approaches.

At the end of the session, the lecturer team also conducted a reflection and evaluation session with participants to assess their understanding and the benefits of the training.

Through this program, it is expected that vocational students will better understand the implementation of digital-based accounting and be more prepared to enter the workforce, which increasingly demands information technology skills in the fields of finance and accounting.