Semarang, December 29, 2025 – The Tax Accounting Study Program, School of Vocational, Universitas Diponegoro (UNDIP), has once again recorded a proud achievement through a student-led innovation. An integrated information system named CoreVTC is a remarkable creation by Muhamad Syauqal Afwika Rahman, an outstanding student who also serves as Vice Chair II of the Vocational Tax Corner (VTC).
The development of CoreVTC was an independent initiative that Syauqal began in 2024. As the founder and main developer, he designed the system to address the need for efficiency in tax simulation and administrative processes within the academic environment. After undergoing an extensive development and testing phase, CoreVTC is now officially ready to be launched and implemented to support the optimization of learning workflows and the preparation of tax volunteers for 2026.
Hybrid Talent: Taxation and Technology
Syauqal’s success in building this complex system did not come by chance. His interest in Information Technology (IT) began at the age of five, when he was first introduced to a computer (laptop). Since then, he has continuously honed his technical skills through self-directed learning.
His decision to pursue studies in Finance and Taxation at the university level proved to be a strategic move. Syauqal successfully integrates systematic programming logic with the complexity of tax regulations. The result is a modern system capable of digitizing manual processes, including PPh Article 21 calculations using the TER method, E-Bupot simulations, the VTC AI Agent, Petualangan Pajak, and real-time data integration.
From a technical perspective, CoreVTC is built using advanced cloud-based technologies. Syauqal utilizes Google Apps Script and other programming languages as a reliable backend for secure database management, combined with a responsive web-based interface that allows users to easily access digital tax services.
Campus Appreciation and Future Expectations
The Head of the Tax Accounting Study Program, Mr. Apip, S.E., M.Si., along with the VTC advisory board, expressed their highest appreciation for this achievement. The university regards Syauqal’s work as truly spectacular. It is rare to find a student from a social sciences and humanities background (accounting) who possesses technical competencies equivalent to those of a professional software developer at such a young age.
“This is clear evidence that students of the UNDIP Tax Accounting Study Program are not only proficient in accounting theory and practice, but are also able to adapt and create technological innovations,” he stated.
Through the launch of CoreVTC, the Study Program hopes that Syauqal’s journey will inspire other students. This achievement reaffirms that disciplinary boundaries should not limit creativity. Students are encouraged to continuously explore interdisciplinary skills in order to remain competitive and make meaningful contributions in the current era of financial digitalization.
The Tax Accounting Study Program, School of Vocational Studies, Diponegoro University, remains committed to producing applied bachelor graduates who are competent, ethical, and job-ready in the field of taxation, supported by a curriculum that aligns with industry needs and technological advancement.