Polibatam Vice Director II Arniati Elected Chairperson of IAI Riau Islands Chapter for 2026–2030
BATAM – Politeknik Negeri Batam (Polibatam) proudly celebrates another significant achievement as its Vice Director II, Arniati, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D., Ak., CA., CPA., was elected Chairperson of the Indonesian Institute of Accountants (Ikatan Akuntan Indonesia/IAI) Riau Islands Chapter for the 2026–2030 term. The appointment was confirmed during the IAI Riau Islands Chapter Members’ Meeting held at Oakwood Hotel & Apartments Grand Batam on Saturday, October 31, 2026, following the National Accounting Seminar.
The Members’ Meeting featured two main agendas: the presentation of the 2022–2026 Executive Board’s Accountability Report and the election of a new chairperson for the 2026–2030 term.
During the accountability report session, Zulfahmi, S.E., Ak., M.M., M.H., CA., CPA., Chairperson of the IAI Riau Islands Chapter for the 2022–2026 term, presented an overview of the organization’s development, implementation of work programs, key achievements, and financial accountability throughout his leadership.
Several accomplishments were highlighted, including increased membership, stronger partnerships with higher education institutions across the Riau Islands, and expanded collaboration with local governments through seminars and discussions on accounting and financial reporting. Polibatam was recognized as one of the higher education institutions that had established a partnership with the IAI Riau Islands Chapter.
This collaboration has helped strengthen connections between professional accounting organizations and higher education institutions through academic initiatives such as seminars, guest lectures, focus group discussions, and increased student participation in accounting competency development activities.
During the chairperson election, two candidates competed for the position: Arniati, S.E., M.Si., Ph.D., Ak., CA., CPA., and Mortigor Afrizal Purba, S.E., Ak., M.Ak., CA., ASEAN CPA. The election was conducted through a direct ballot, followed by an open vote-counting process witnessed by designated observers.
Based on Resolution No. 09/RA/IAI/X/2026, issued during the 2026 IAI Riau Islands Chapter Members’ Meeting Plenary Session, Arniati was officially declared Chairperson of the IAI Riau Islands Chapter for the 2026–2030 term.
In her remarks, Arniati encouraged all members to work together to strengthen and advance the IAI Riau Islands Chapter. She also expressed her hope for continued support from the previous executive board to ensure a smooth leadership transition and the successful implementation of future organizational programs.
Arniati’s election is expected to further strengthen Polibatam’s contribution to the development of the accounting profession, expand collaborative networks with professional organizations, and promote closer cooperation among higher education institutions, accounting practitioners, and stakeholders across the Riau Islands.
The entire Polibatam academic community extends its warmest congratulations to Arniati on her appointment. May her leadership bring continued progress to the IAI Riau Islands Chapter and make meaningful contributions to the advancement of the accounting profession.
Greetings from Polibatam!
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