18 April 2026
Nurul Juliani, S.Si
Medan, April 17, 2026 — The D4 Public Sector Accounting Program at the Faculty of Vocational Studies, University of North Sumatra, once again held a Business and Industry Seminar, which took place in the Prof. Dr. Suhadji Hadibroto Hall at the Faculty of Economics and Business, USU. Focusing on the topic “Operational Finance vs. Corporate Finance in Mining Companies,” the event featured industry practitioner Ms. Yurica Berlianta Anata Roesly, S.E., Senior Manager of Finance and Accounting at PT Adhi Kartiko Pratama Tbk, who shared her experiences and practical insights regarding the role of finance in the mining industry.
In his opening remarks, the First Vice Dean of the Vocational Faculty emphasized the importance of collaboration between higher education institutions and the business and industrial sectors. He noted that the presence of industry practitioners in academic activities represents a concrete step in supporting the implementation of practice-based curricula, expanding cooperation, and enhancing graduates’ readiness for the workforce.
Additionally, this event was also combined with the signing of an Implementation Agreement (IA) serves as a concrete effort to strengthen cooperation between educational institutions and industry partners, which is expected to open opportunities for internships, applied research, and the development of student competencies.
As the main session began, the speaker outlined the fundamental differences between corporate finance and operational finance. According to her, corporate finance focuses on strategic decision-making with long-term implications, while operational finance deals with day-to-day financial management. “Effective operational financial management serves as a strong foundation for a company’s strategic decision-making,” explained Ms. Yurica.
In addition to conceptual understanding, students were also provided with a realistic overview of the competencies required in the professional world, particularly in the mining sector. Ms. Yurica emphasized the importance of attention to detail, accounting skills, focus, and integrity in fulfilling the role of a finance professional. She also shared five key elements for success in finance: honesty, integrity, attention to detail, English proficiency, and communication and networking skills.
During the motivational session, he delivered a message that inspired students to have the courage to prepare themselves early on. “Don’t be afraid to imagine yourself among great people, because you definitely can. That’s why we need to stay one step ahead starting now,” he said.
He also added that education is an important foundation, but it needs to be complemented by various supporting skills to achieve success in the professional world. “Education is important, but you need to complement it with other factors that will help you succeed.”
The seminar was interactive, with students participating enthusiastically in the Q&A session. Due to time constraints, not all participants were able to ask questions; nevertheless, the discussion was engaging and demonstrated the students’ strong interest in the topic.
This seminar played a vital role in supporting practice-based learning in the Public Sector Accounting Program. The material presented not only provided insights into the industry but also served as a benchmark for students in preparing themselves for the workforce. The values conveyed by the speakers also align with the graduate profile promoted by the program—SMART (Skilled, Mindful, Agile, Ready, and Trusted)—and are thus expected to motivate students to continue developing themselves.
Through this initiative, the Public Sector Accounting Program reaffirms its commitment to providing practical, adaptive, and industry-relevant education, as well as preparing graduates who are competent and ready to compete in the professional world.
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