ABOUT AUDITLINK
Bridging Education, Profession, and Industry.
AuditLink was established to bridge the gap between higher education and the professional world by connecting universities, students, professionals, and organizations through practical learning, industry collaboration, and career development opportunities.
WHY AUDITLINK EXISTS
Bridging the Gap Between Education and Practice
The auditing profession faces a growing challenge. While accounting graduates continue to enter the workforce every year, many are not fully prepared for the practical demands of professional audit engagements. At the same time, public accounting firms experience high employee turnover and invest significant time and resources to train new hires before they can contribute effectively.
These challenges create a gap between higher education and professional practice — a gap that affects students, firms, and the sustainability of the profession itself.
OUR STORY
Built From a Real-World Need
AuditLink was founded on 2025 with a clear purpose: to bridge the gap between academic learning and professional practice in auditing.
The idea emerged from firsthand experience in public accounting. Through our experience in the profession, we observed a recurring challenge: public accounting firms often struggled to find candidates who were ready to contribute from day one, while many accounting graduates entered the workforce without sufficient practical exposure.
At the same time, young auditors frequently moved between firms, making it difficult for organizations to build stable and experienced teams. Firms were therefore required to invest significant time and resources in training new hires before they could perform effectively.
These observations reinforced our belief that the gap between education and professional practice could not be solved by either universities or firms alone. It required a bridge.
OUR DIRECTION
Building the Future of the Audit Profession
OUR VISION
To become a leading bridge between education, profession, and industry in developing future-ready accounting and auditing professionals.
OUR MISSION
01 — Bridge
Bridge the gap between academic education and professional practice.
02 — Develop
Deliver practical, industry-driven learning experiences that build career-ready professionals.
03 — Connect
Foster meaningful collaboration among universities, firms, organizations, and professionals.
04 — Advance
Contribute to the advancement of the accounting profession through innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous development.
WHAT WE DO
Turning the Gap Into Opportunity
AuditLink connects education and professional practice through practical learning, talent development, industry collaboration, and professional knowledge sharing.
1.
Practical Learning
We provide practical, industry-oriented learning experiences that help students and professionals develop the skills required in real-world audit and accounting environments.
2.
Talent Development
We help develop career-ready talent through structured training, professional development, and exposure to the expectations of the accounting and auditing profession.
3.
Industry Collaboration
We connect universities, public accounting firms, organizations, and professionals to create meaningful opportunities for collaboration and knowledge exchange.
4.
Professional Ecosystem
We contribute to a stronger professional ecosystem by connecting knowledge, people, and opportunities across education and the accounting profession.
MEET THE PEOPLE BEHIND AUDITLINK
Finda Lestari, SE., MBA., CPA., ASEAN CPA
Founder
Markov Cornelius Kelvin, SM., MBA
Co-Founder
OUR TRAINERS & INDUSTRY EXPERTS
Prof. Ir. H.M Roy Sembel, MBA., Ph.D., CSA., CIB., CIIM
Professor Distinguished Chair for Finance & Investment
Benari Saraswardini, S.sos., M.M., CH
Professional Trainer for Interpersonal Skills & Etiquette
Hafidz Fadli, SE., M.M., Ak., CPA
Audit & Accounting Professional with 12+ Years Experinces (Ex Big 4 Auditor)
OUR IMPACT
Why This Work Matters
AuditLink is built to create a stronger connection between education and the professional world — creating value for students, organizations, and the accounting profession.
01 Students
We help students gain practical knowledge, professional exposure, and the confidence to enter the workplace better prepared.
02 The Profession
We contribute to a stronger and more sustainable accounting and auditing profession by connecting education, practice, and professional development.
03 Firms & Organizations
We help organizations access better-prepared talent while reducing the gap between hiring and workplace readiness.
READY TO CONNECT?
Help Shape the Future of the Audit Profession.
Whether you're a student, university, professional, or organization, there's a place for you in the AuditLink ecosystem.