Students from the Faculty of Economics and Business, Universitas Gadjah Mada (FEB UGM), grouped under Team NgIDE, secured 1st place in the Audit Case Challenge at The 25th Auditor’s Transformation Venture (ATV) on Saturday, March 7, 2026. The team consists of Keyra Audrey Annabelle Christian (Accounting 2023), Ratri Dwiyanti (Accounting 2023), and Luthfida Aufa Shabrina Rubyarno (Accounting 2023).
Team NgIDE achieved this accomplishment after successfully passing a series of selection stages held from early January to early March 2026. The competition consisted of three main stages: the preliminary round, the semifinal round, and the final round. In the preliminary stage, all teams had to write a paper analysis of a given internal audit case. This stage demanded not only a strong understanding of the problem but also the ability to formulate comprehensive, analysis-based solutions.
The team entered the semifinal stage in early to mid-February and had to develop a pitch deck. The presentation lasted 10 minutes, followed by a 5-minute Q&A session. At this stage, communication skills and analytical sharpness were crucial in convincing the panel of judges.
In the final stage, held from late February to early March, the top five teams competed in two main sessions. The first session involved presenting their solutions (pitching), while the second session was the Audit Case Forum—an interactive discussion forum among participants.
“In the final, there were two stages: pitching and the audit case forum. We discussed and exchanged arguments with other teams while responding to questions from the moderator,” explained Keyra.
Keyra shared that the team’s main strategy was to clearly divide tasks among members for each question in the case study. In addition to addressing the given problems, the team proactively offered solutions.
“Our strategy in developing solutions and analysis was not only dividing tasks but also gathering extensive data. We referred to various journals, particularly from the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), to support our analysis and solutions,” she explained.
She also revealed that the team’s biggest challenge was time constraints. All members were undergoing internship programs, often requiring them to work late into the night. As a result, they worked on the competition in between their daily activities, sometimes sacrificing their rest time.
FEB UGM also supported this achievement through their academic advisor, Rijadh Djatu Winardi, S.E., M.Sc., Ph.D., CFE, who actively mentored the team throughout the competition. He also invited a colleague, an internal audit practitioner, to provide additional mentoring. Through these sessions, Team NgIDE gained valuable insights that strengthened the quality of their analysis.
“We frequently had mentoring sessions with Mr. Rijadh and his colleague, an internal auditor. Throughout this process, we gained many important insights from both of them,” she added.
Keyra emphasized that the team’s success lay in their strong teamwork and disciplined time management. Throughout the competition, each member complemented and supported one another in overcoming various challenges.
Through this experience, Keyra encouraged all FEB UGM students to make the most of their university years by actively participating in competitions, organizations, committees, and other self-development activities.
Reported by: Dwi Zhafirah Meiliani
Edited by: Kurnia Ekaptiningrum
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