Sustainability Awareness of Prospective Accountants and Future Accounting Teachers to Achieve Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) in Education

Objective: The research objective is to determine the understanding of prospective accountants and future accounting teachers regarding sustainable development (SD) and SD issues in learning. Theoretical Framework: Sustainable development goals (SDG) include 17 main points. This study focuses on goal number 4, namely quality education. SD is important and must be developed in various fields including education. There are various ways of implementing sustainable education. Method: This study uses a quantitative descriptive method with a sample size of 246 students. Data collection techniques using online questionnaires. Data analysis techniques using independent sample t-tests. Results and Discussion: The results showed no significant difference in the level of understanding of prospective accountants and prospective accounting teachers. If a study program already has many courses, SD implementation can be carried out by including SD material in relevant courses. The research results also show that in students' perceptions, this method is the most effective way to implement SD in learning. Research Implications: Materials related to SD should be included in the curriculum of a study program considering the importance of SD in all fields. SD material can be integrated by including material in various relevant courses.