On September 19, Sias International University's School of Accounting signed a framework agreement with the Association of International Accountants (AIA). Among those present were the CEO of the Zhong Shuo Education Group, and representative of AIA, Dr. Liu Yichen, Regional Manager of the Marketing Development Department at AIA, Liu Xinghan, Director of the Development Department, Wang Fuzhen, Dean of the School of Accounting, Dr. Pan Lianxiang, Party Secretary of the School of Accounting, Du Daoyun, Vice President, Chang Faliang, Director of the Department of Financial Management, Qiu Daoxin, Director of the Office, Shan Guoli.

Du Daoyun welcomed the AIA representatives to Sias. Dr. Pan Lianxiang said that he hoped that the two sides would build platforms for exchanges and cooperation. Zhang Jing, a teacher at the School of Accounting, spoke about the School in detail including the organizational structure, academic strength, and professionalism. Wang Fuzhen spoke about the development of AIA, its courses and academia. Liu Xinghan also spoke about doctoral programs at the University of Liège, in Belgium.

The two sides set up an AIA-led professional class and cooperative teacher training project that they could further explore.

The agreement and ties between Sias International University and the Association of International Accountants (AIA) will provide a good platform for the further studies of Sias students with regard to internationalization, growth, and research.