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To promote the detailed implementation of the talent training program for the Accounting (Industry-Education Experimental Class), on August 18, the School of Accounting and BDO China Shu Lun Pan Certified Public Accountants LLP held a special forum on talent cultivation in the meeting room of the School of Accounting. The two sides had in-depth exchanges on core issues including the four-year training program covering freshmen to seniors, internship arrangements and recruitment criteria for graduates joining the firm. Wang Qi, Party Secretary of the School of Accounting, Xiong Lingyun, Administrative Director, Guan Kaolei, Vice Dean, relevant persons in charge of the Department of Audit and the Youth League Committee, together with head teachers of the Accounting (Industry-Education Experimental Class) attended the forum. Zhou Feng, Director of the Chief Office, Li Ping, Senior Partner, and Li Min, Manager of the Education and Training Department of BDO China also participated in the meeting. 
At the forum, Zhou Feng stated that the Accounting (Industry-Education Experimental Class) represents an active exploration and innovative practice of BDO in the field of industry-education integration. He pointed out that both parties should jointly plan the training paths and teaching priorities for students from Grade 1 to Grade 4, clarify the recruitment standards for graduates, so as to effectively connect talent cultivation with industry demands. 
Subsequently, Wang Qi introduced the enrollment situation of the first cohort of the Accounting (Industry-Education Experimental Class). She mentioned that the program attracted great attention from candidates and their parents during college admission consultation. In terms of head teacher selection, Wang Qi said that after comprehensive evaluation, the School selected young teachers who are responsible, professionally competent and good at communicating with students to serve as head teachers, so as to better guide students to adapt to academic requirements and support their growth. 
Xiong Lingyun noted in his speech that the training quality of the first experimental class matters the long-term development of the program. Solid school-running outcomes are required to attract more high-quality students. He stressed that a systematic and complete implementation plan for internships and practical training should be formulated to build a competence-oriented talent cultivation system. He looked forward to outstanding JUFE graduates emerging at BDO. In terms of training outcomes, the School shall ensure students gain substantial knowledge. In terms of mechanism building, the training program should be replicable for continuous improvement of subsequent cohorts. 
Li Ping introduced the progress of establishing BDO Nanchang Branch, which has settled in Chaoyang New Town, Xihu District, Nanchang. She said that talent cultivation of the industry-education experimental class should be based on the Shanghai headquarters and cover all branches nationwide to build a broader talent delivery network. Regarding internship arrangements, the two sides exchanged views on matching internship cycles with the peak audit season and internship safety guarantees. 
Guan Kaolei conducted in-depth consultations with BDO representatives on teaching links including curriculum design, credit allocation and semester planning. Fang Fang, Director of the Department of Audit, shared opinions on linking core audit courses with annual audit practices. Wang Peng, Secretary of the Youth League Committee, and Xiong Shiqiu, counselor, exchanged ideas on student internship arrangements and safety guarantee mechanisms. The two head teachers of the Accounting (Industry-Education Experimental Class) delivered statements respectively. They promised to fulfill head teachers’ responsibilities, conduct class management, offer support for student development, and act as a bridge for school-enterprise collaborative education. It is reported that the BDO Intelligent Accounting and Audit College was jointly signed and established by JUFE, the People’s Government of Xihu District, Nanchang and BDO China on April 30, 2026, and inaugurated at the 17th BDO Forum on June 14 in the same year. As the first school-running carrier of the college, the first cohort of the Accounting (Industry-Education Experimental Class) will enroll in September 2026. This forum marks a substantial step taken by the school and enterprise in refining talent training programs and integrating internship and employment. Both sides stated that they will take this forum as an opportunity to accelerate the implementation of the training program for the Accounting (Industry-Education Experimental Class), and cultivate more high-quality, interdisciplinary intelligent accounting and audit professionals for the digital transformation of the industry.(Written and Photographed by School of Accounting)
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