New reports highlight governance, resilience and trust as key to Indonesia's future growth

• Strong governance and cyber resilience underpin digital finance
• Human capability remains critical in an AI-driven economy.
• Collaboration is key to building future-ready economies and professions

Two new reports launched this week by CPA Australia, in collaboration with Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK), United In Diversity (UID) Foundation and Ikatan Akuntan Indonesia (IAI), identify the key actions needed to strengthen digital governance, cybersecurity, business resilience and workforce readiness in support of Indonesia's future growth.

Together, the reports deliver insights from across Indonesia’s regulatory, business and professional communities on some of the most significant challenges and opportunities shaping Indonesia's business and digital finance landscape.

Stable governance and advanced cybersecurity ecosystems

The first report, Cybersecurity and Governance for Digital Finance Assets and Transactions, developed by CPA Australia, OJK and UID Foundation, examines priorities for strengthening governance and cybersecurity in Indonesia's digital assets ecosystem. The report draws on insights from a multi-stakeholder focus group discussion involving representatives from government, financial services, technology and the professional community. 

The report highlights the importance of effective governance frameworks, regulatory clarity and cyber resilience in supporting a secure and trusted digital assets ecosystem. Participants emphasised the need to strengthen accountability, incident preparedness and cooperation between regulators, industry participants, academia and associations as digital financial services continue to evolve.

Adi Budiarso, Chief Executive of Financial Sector Technology Innovation, Digital Financial Asset and Crypto Asset Supervision said, "In the financial sector, innovation can create opportunities, but it is trust that allows those opportunities to become sustainable, that’s why we must build a credible financial sector with robust cybersecurity". Tuti Hadiputranto, Board of Trustee, UID Foundation, said, "The future of digital finance will not only be determined by how advanced our technologies become, but by how wisely we govern them."

Indonesia-Australia Executive Business & Finance Dialogue 2026

A second report, Building Resilient Businesses Through Finance Leadership, developed through the Indonesia-Australia Executive Business & Finance Dialogue 2026, convened by CPA Australia and IAI explores how organisations can strengthen resilience, leadership capability and trust amid geopolitical uncertainty, technological disruption and workforce demands.

The report found that resilience is increasingly becoming a source of competitive advantage as organisations respond to geopolitical uncertainty, changing trade relationships and technological disruption. Participants highlighted the growing importance of adaptability, risk management, workforce capability and responsible adoption of artificial intelligence, while identifying trust, transparency and institutional credibility as critical enablers of investment and long-term economic growth.

Dr Ardan Adiperdana President of IAI said,” Resilience is no longer merely a defensive posture; it is becoming a defining competitive capability. In an increasingly complex global landscape, long-term competitiveness relies on adaptability, institutional quality, and trusted relationships rather than balance-sheet strength alone. As Professional Accountants Organisations, we should ensure our professionals provide the strategic leadership and trust essential to sustaining public confidence”. Chris Freeland, Chief Executive Officer of CPA Australia, said the two reports offer timely insights into how organisations can respond to technological change, economic uncertainty and stakeholder expectations.

"Businesses are navigating significant technological and economic transformation. As new opportunities emerge, it is important that businesses, regulators and professional communities work together to maintain trust, resilience and strong governance that support sustainable growth,” Mr Freeland said.

"Through our collaborations with OJK, UID Foundation and IAI, CPA Australia is contributing practical insights and facilitating meaningful conversations on issues that matter to business, government and the accounting profession.

"Strong governance, trusted institutions, capable professionals and resilient organisations are all interconnected. These reports highlight the importance of collaboration in helping Indonesia navigate change and capitalise on future opportunities."

The release of the reports coincides with the renewal of CPA Australia's pathway agreement with IAI, reaffirming the longstanding relationship between the two professional bodies and to advance the accounting profession in Indonesia.

Mr Freeland said the renewed agreement marks another milestone in the longstanding relationship between CPA Australia and IAI.

"Professional accountants play a critical role in supporting confidence, accountability and economic development. Our renewed partnership with IAI builds on a longstanding relationship and reinforces our shared commitment to developing a strong and globally connected accounting profession."

"CPA Australia remains committed to supporting the development of a vibrant community of professional accountants equipped with the skills and expertise needed to contribute to Indonesia's continued growth and success."

With more than 70 years of engagement in Southeast Asia and a presence in Indonesia since 2011, CPA Australia continues to work closely with the region’s regulators, professional bodies, universities, businesses and policymakers to support the advancement of the accounting profession and sustainable economic growth.

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