June 29, 2014 was a day of jubilation for CKS College Narra campus as it acclaimed its new CPA board passers in the July 2014, October 2014, and May 2015 CPA Licensure Examinations via the Recognition Program prepared by the School of Business, Accountancy, & HRM, spearheaded by its very competent Dean and OIC of the Deans’ Council, Ms. Maribel Chan.

Dean Chan warmly welcomed the attendees, consisting of the CKS College Board of Trustees, Administrators, Alumni Association, Collegiate Alumni Club, faculty and staff, parents, BSA students, CPA reviewees, and most importantly, the honorees, the new CPA Batch, led by the May 2015 topnotcher, Eunice Millicent Li, who according to Dean Chan hurdled the toughest Philippine licensure exams and emerged as exemplars of CKSian excellence. Their journey humbled and inspired everyone present, especially the next generation of Accountancy graduates and students.

Aside from Ms. Eunice Millicent Li, two CKSian topnotchers were present: Mr. Hilario Tan, 3^rd placer in the October 1986 CPA Board Exam, and Mr. Jan Marcus Tang, 2^nd placer in the May 2010 CPA Board Exams. Both are active in the academe and have been influential in the growth and training of CKS College CPA licensure takers and passers.     

Dr. Dory Poa, CKS College president, delivered her inspirational speech, highlighting that, indeed, these passers have been smart in having chosen CKS College for their school.   She stressed that every success begins with a vision; this vision is moved by courage, sustained by perseverance, attained through action, and lived through faith.

Gold medals and certificates of recognition were given to the CPA board passers. New CPA’s who were able to attend the recognition program are:

1.      Ong, Reah Shanette – July 2014, CPA Licensure Exam Passer

2.      Pua, Rachel Ann – July 2014, CPA Licensure Exam Passer

3.      De La Cruz, Joanne May – October 2014, CPA Licensure Exam Passer

4.      Mallari, Jasmine – October 2014, CPA Licensure Exam Passer

5.      Yap, Judith Monique – October 2014, CPA Licensure Exam Passer

6.      Estera, Mark Oliver – May 2015, CPA Licensure Exam Passer

7.      Faraon, Floyd Gerard – May 2015, CPA Licensure Exam Passer

8.      Guiam, Jennah Claudine - May 2015, CPA Licensure Exam Passer

9.      Li, Eunice Millicent - May 2015, CPA Licensure Exam Passer and 1^st Placer

10.  Lim, Nikki Anjonette - May 2015, CPA Licensure Exam Passer

11.  Natividad, Reinmar - May 2015, CPA Licensure Exam Passer

12.  Roa, Jean Marie - May 2015, CPA Licensure Exam Passer

13.  Trinidad, Kamille Marie - May 2015, CPA Licensure Exam Passer

The occasion’s crowning moment was the awarding of the May 2015 CPA licensure exam 1^st Placer, Ms. Eunice Millicent Li. Ms. Li was awarded a gold medal, plaque of recognition, and iPad Air by Chiang Kai Shek College. Additionally, in recognition of Ms. Li’s achievement, the CKSC Board of Trustees gave her a cash award of PhP 250,000.00. The CKSC Collegiate Alumni Club and the CKSC Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants also each awarded Ms. Li with tokens of recognition. The CKSC Alumni Association also announced that Ms. Li shall be receiving another cash reward of PhP 250,000.00 when she is awarded among the Most Outstanding Alumni on October 22, 2015.

Ms. Li, who aside from thanking everyone for the blessings that have come her way, also shared her feelings, experiences, and insights. It was an afternoon filled with inspiration as aspiring CPA’s from recent CKSC BSA graduates and CKSC BSA students were motivated by the feat of the board exam passers and achievers.