Mitra strategis Fakultas Ekonomi dan Bisnis (FEB) Universitas Sebelas Maret (UNS), Danny Darussalam Tax Center (DDTC) meraih 2 penghargaan bidang pajak dalam ajang ITR Asia-Pacific (APAC) Tax Awards 2024. Penghargaan diberikan oleh International Tax Review (ITR), lembaga internasional yang berbasis di London, UK.
Penghargaan pertama adalah Pro Bono Firm of the Year kelompok Regional Awards (Asia-Pasifik). Penghargaan kedua adalah Tax Dispute Firm of the Year kelompok Jurisdiction Awards (Indonesia).
Berdasarkan keterangan tertulis dari DDTC, Managing Partner DDTC Consulting David Hamzah Damian, mewakili Founder DDTC Darussalam dan Danny Septriadi menerima secara langsung kedua penghargaan pada malam puncak ITR APAC Tax Awards 2024 di Leonardo Royal Hotel Tower Bridge London, UK, Rabu, 18 September 2024.
Editor ITR at Legal Benchmarking Group Thomas Baker mengatakan kemenangan atas Tax Dispute Firm of the Year dilihat dari tingkat keberhasilan perusahaan dalam menyelesaikan sengketa pajak di berbagai sektor dengan pendekatan yang inovatif.
“Proses penilaian atau penelitian dari ITR ini sudah berlangsung cukup lama dan melibatkan banyak pihak,” kata Baker.
Kemudian, Editor ITR at Legal Benchmarking Group Sam Sholli mengatakan kemenangan atas Pro bono Firm of the Year dilihat dari komitmen perusahaan dalam memaksimalkan peran profesi di bidang perpajakan bagi publik secara luas.
“Dengan berkontribusi untuk sistem perpajakan yang ideal dan mengeliminasi asimetri informasi dalam masyarakat perpajakan,” ujar Sholli.
Founder DDTC Darussalam mengatakan kemenangan atas penghargaan ini menjadi pengakuan dunia internasional atas konsistensi DDTC yang sudah 17 tahun menghidupi visi, menjalankan misi, serta menerapkan nilai perusahaan. Visi, misi dan nilai DDTC merupakan hasil racikan yang seimbang antara aspek komersial dan nonkomersial.
Terlebih, lanjut Darussalam, seluruh kegiatan perusahaan berangkat dari realitas belum terbentuknya masyarakat melek pajak, masih rendahnya kepatuhan dan kesadaran pajak, terbatasnya jumlah basis pajak, serta belum banyaknya ahli pajak.
Alhasil, sebagian besar perolehan dari klien atas jasa profesional juga DDTC kembalikan lagi kepada masyarakat serta pemangku kepentingan di sektor perpajakan, terutama Indonesia. Kedua penghargaan tersebut menjadi bukti aspek komersial dan nonkomersial justru saling memperkuat.
“Kami percaya siklus yang tidak berhenti pada aspek komersial belaka justru akan menciptakan ekosistem pajak lebih baik karena profesi konsultan pajak bersifat mulia atau terhormat (officium nobile). Penghargaan ini akan memacu DDTC untuk tetap konsisten di jalur ini,” ujarnya.
Konsep officium nobile, sambungnya, berangkat dari anggapan bahwa pada hakikatnya suatu profesi tidak hanya berorientasi bagi keuntungan, tetapi juga bagaimana memberikan atau mendedikasikan keahliannya bagi kepentingan pajak.
Founder DDTC Danny Septriadi mengatakan seluruh pihak eksternal DDTC merupakan klien. Oleh karena itu, DDTC memiliki tanggung jawab profesi kepada komunitas perpajakan. Berbagai produk, jasa, atau kegiatan selalu berfokus untuk memenuhi tanggung jawab tersebut.
“Semoga penghargaan ini dapat memacu para profesional DDTC untuk terus berkontribusi mewarnai dunia perpajakan Indonesia,” kata Danny
The team is assisting two local MSMEs engaged in corn processing in Boyolali: “Snack Kupu“ and “Keripik Jagung Bu Parni“. The support began in May 2024 and is ongoing.
The primary focus of the community service for these two businesses is to enhance the marketing of Marning as a flagship product for Boyolali, using a triple helix method encouraging collaboration between universities, business owners, and the Regional Government of Boyolali to create competitive, sustainable, and high-quality MSMEs.
This statement was made by Dr. Dwi Prasetyani, SE. M.Si., Director of the Directorate of Alumni and Student Entrepreneurship at UNS, during the opening remarks of the Sharing Session titled “Balancing Corporate, Business, and People Development.” The event was hosted by the Master of Management (MM) Program FEB UNS on Saturday, September 21, 2024, in the Konimex Hall, Bachtiar Effendi Building.
Dr. Prasetyani further explained that scholarships provided by KAFEB have shown remarkable growth over the past two years. In its first year, the fund allocation stood at around IDR 24 million, which then increased significantly to IDR 184 million in the second year. These scholarships are awarded based on three criteria: financial need, academic achievement, and active involvement in campus activities.
In addition to KAFEB scholarships, there is also the “Bakti Almamater” program, which provides support for students through mentorship, job placements in state-owned enterprises, and opportunities in the banking sector. KAFEB provides mentoring and assistance starting from application to interview stages. Additionally, Bakti Almamater KAFEB also offers financial support for students participating in achievement-oriented activities.
Moreover, there is an additional fundraising initiative outside of KAFEB called “Gerbang Pitulungan,” donations specifically established by the alumni for student scholarships.
Dr. Prasetyani expressed her sincere gratitude and appreciation for the efforts of FEB UNS and KAFEB. “KAFEB UNS is a source of pride for us all. FEB is the only faculty at UNS with a dedicated foundation and endowment fund. Nationally, very few faculties have such resources. FEB UNS serves as a benchmark within UNS, setting an example for other faculties. Thank you to our alumni, who have shown exceptional commitment and integrity in supporting the advancement of FEB and UNS,” she concluded.
Meanwhile, the Dean of FEB UNS emphasized the importance of fostering a sense of belonging among alumni. Alumni who maintain a strong connection to their alma mater, and feel pride and respect for it, contribute to its enduring value.
The Sharing Session featured three guest speakers from the 1989 alumni cohort: Heri Purnomo, Director of HR and General Affairs at PT Alumni; Eko Ariantoro, Chief Commissioner of PT. Elnusa; and Danang Andriyanto from Bank Mandiri. The event was moderated by Retno Tanding Suryandari, Ph.D., Head of the MM Program, and attended by undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students, as well as the alumni from 1989 cohort. The session was engaging and featured many door prizes for active participants.
On the first day, Thursday, September 19, 2024, the program began with a lecture delivered by Prof. Irwan Trinugroho, Vice-Rector for Planning, Collaboration, Internationalization, and Information Affairs UNS, with material entitled “Industrial Policy Directions and Downstreaming Strategies to Support Sustainable Growth in Indonesia.”
Downstreaming, he emphasized, must deliver clear added value when transitioning from raw materials to processed goods. Without robust market analysis and cost-benefit evaluations, it may fail to provide economic advantages. Furthermore, successful downstreaming requires strong national policies, such as Indonesia’s export ban on nickel ore and progressive export tariffs on cocoa beans.
On the second day, Friday, September 20, 2024, the program continued with lectures by Prof. Iwan Jaya Azis, Research Scholar at Bank Indonesia–Cornell University, discussing “Regional Productivity Development in Indonesia,” and Prof. Hermanto Siregar from Perbanas Institute, covering “The Readiness and Challenges of Indonesia’s Human Resources in Supporting Sustainable Economic Growth in the Digital Era.”
With over 200 participants in attendance, the talk show was part of the broader activities of the 22nd ISEI Congress. The event invited two prominent speakers: Zuwin Adriano, Business Development Manager at Privy, and Roberto Akyuwen, author and Head of the Financial Services Authority (OJK) for Jabodetabek and Banten Province.
The Dean of FEB UNS extended his gratitude and appreciation for the talk show, emphasizing its relevance to academics and students. “This topic is highly beneficial, especially for us in academia and our students. It is essential for them to develop their knowledge, particularly those in the Digital Business program, one of FEB’s highly sought-after majors. I hope the students pay close attention to today’s topic, Cybersecurity in Banking, as it is incredibly important,” he stated.
In his opening remarks, Eko B Supriyanto, Chairman of Infobank Media Group, highlighted the remarkable contribution of The Cybersecurity in Banking Book by Roberto Akyuwen. “In a country like Indonesia, where financial, digital, and cybercrime literacy remains low, this book by Mr. Roberto stands out with over 600 pages of rich content. It integrates theories, regulations, real-world practices, and research findings. Such comprehensive resources are rare, making this book an extraordinary contribution,” he remarked.
As the book’s editor, Eko noted its engaging content and emphasized its central theme: strategies to mitigate cybercrime risks in the banking sector.
