Renata Korshykova, the guarantor of the "Accounting and Audit" program at the first (bachelor’s) level of higher education, attended the 46th Annual Congress of the European Accountants Association (EAA) from May 15–17, 2024. For the first time in its history, the congress was held in Eastern Europe, taking place in Bucharest, Romania.

The three wonderful days were filled with engaging workshops and presentations, meetings with colleagues, new acquaintances, and discussions on current issues in financial and managerial accounting, financial reporting, auditing, analysis, taxation, and their regulation at both international and regional levels. There were also debates on ensuring the quality of education in the era of artificial intelligence and ChatGPT, along with presentations of interdisciplinary research results by both experienced professors and PhD students.

The session titles and presentations highlighted all the modern aspects and trends in the development of the accounting profession and directions of scientific research, while 1,500 participants represented renowned universities and business schools from Europe, North and South America, Asia, Africa, and Australia.

The participation of representatives from KNEU, particularly from the Department of Accounting and Consulting, in this grand professional event was made possible thanks to the support of AICPA & CIMA and, most notably, Natalya Vovchuk (Head of South East Europe at the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants – CIMA), whose incredible energy and positivity continuously inspired us!

Thank you to AICPA & CIMA for providing such a unique opportunity to join an international community of like-minded professionals and to gain new insights, ideas, emotions, and perspectives.