18th October — School of Management, JINAN UNIVERSITY held its opening ceremony for the 2026 Doctor of Professional Accounting (DPAcc) cohort in Room 219. Students from the Guangzhou and Singapore intakes gathered with School leadership, faculty, and guests from the Nanyang Institute of Social Sciences to begin their doctoral studies.

Dean Wenjing LI Welcoming New Students

Dean Wenjing LI welcomed the students, noting that the ceremony coincides with JINAN UNIVERSITY's 120th anniversary and continues the School's century-long accounting tradition. He pointed out that senior financial managers face unprecedented complexity amid shifting global dynamics, artificial intelligence, and sustainability imperatives. He encouraged students to bridge practical experience and cutting-edge theory through rigorous doctoral training, developing into internationally minded, strategically oriented scholar-managers who can contribute to overseas Chinese enterprises and regional economic development.

Director of Dept. Accounting Youchao TAN Delivering Speech

Director of Dept. Accounting Youchao TAN congratulated the new students for standing out in the rigorous selection process. He traced the School's accounting heritage from its founding pioneers to its current standing, highlighting strong faculty resources and research output. He urged students to make full use of the School's platforms and academic resources during their doctoral studies, building on the discipline's legacy.

Student Representative from 2025 Cohort, 2026 Guangzhou Cohort and 2026 Singapore Cohort  

Dan LI, a representative of the 2025 cohort, together with Hua XIAO of the Guangzhou intake and Xiaojuan PAN of the Singapore intake, shared their reflections and aspirations for the doctoral journey. School leadership then formally presented admission letters to all new students, marking their official entry into the DPAcc programme.

School Leadership Presenting Admission Letters to New Students  

The 2026 intake includes the second Guangzhou cohort and the first Singapore cohort of the DPAcc programme. As one of the first Chinese universities authorised to offer the professional doctorate in accounting, JINAN UNIVERSITY has expanded its reach through the Singapore programme, opening a new chapter in Chinese advanced accounting education abroad. Drawing on the University's century-long heritage as an overseas Chinese university, students in both locations will examine Chinese business practices in Southeast Asia and beyond, connecting academic innovation with global commerce.  

Group Photo

Written: Weiyuan HUANG

Edited: Qiulian GAN

Proofread: Jiecong LI, Guitong CHEN

First Review: Di LONG

Second Review: Jun QI