Chiang Kai Shek College Accountancy graduates continue to perform well in the CPA licensure exams-- deemed the toughest licensure exam in the country. For the October 2016 CPALE, CKS College earned a passing rate of 52.50%, as compared to the national passing rate of 36.48%. Last May 2016, 100% of CKSian first-time takers of the CPALE passed, as the College got a passing rate of 66.67% overall, compared to the national passing rate of 42.84%. In October 2015, CKS College’s passing rate was 67.61%, compared to the national passing rate of 41.06%.

The PRC-Board of Accountancy administered the CPA licensure exams on October 1, 2, 8, and 9 and released the results on October 20. 5,249 out of 14,390 takers passed the CPA Licensure Examinations. The four-day exam covered the following subjects:  taxation, regulatory framework for business transactions, auditing, financial accounting and reporting, management advisory services, and advanced financial accounting and reporting.

The CKSians who passed the October 2016 CPA board exams are:

• AGUILAR, CARMICHAEL ANTONIO
• ARTILLAGA, FRANCES THERESE SAN JOSE
• BRAÑA, NELSON JR. SALVACION 
• CLEMENTE, RUTHIE MAE GAHOL 
• CORPIN, SAMANTHA JOYCE TABIANAN
• CRUZ, ANNA CAMILLE
• DARIA, AZALEA CARANDANG
• DEL ROSARIO, VICENZO REEVE LUSTRE 
• GALIMBA, MA. NIMFA ALAMBRA 
• GAW, JHENALYN SHERYL YU 
• GO, BERNICE AIRA CHUA
• KABIGTING, MARIA JANELLA REYES 
• KHO, CHARLES JUSTIN POLINAG
• LIBUNAO, JESSICA MARIE REYES
• OCAMPO, JOHN HENDRICKS CRUZ
• OLMEDILLA, MELISSA COLMAN 
• OPLE, PRECIOUS GAYE CABERTO
• PASILIAO, JOHN PAULO CASTELLTORT
• REYES, CARMELA JOY VIRAY
• REYES, KARIZZA MAE CORREA
• VILLALUZ, EIDECIEL MONIQUE SABENIANO

Over the years, CKS College has produced various CKSian topnotchers in the CPALE. In May 2015, CKSian Eunice Millicent Li ranked first in the CPA board exams, with a score of 92.29%. Benson Kotah ranked 6^th in May 2012, and Jan Marcus Tang ranked 2^nd in May 2010. Other CKSian topnotchers are Ms. Elaine Mary Co (15th Placer, May 2006), Mr. Ferdinand Tan (16th Placer, May 2002), Mr. Mark Anthony Ong (16th Placer, October 2001), Mr. Gilbert Lim (16th Placer, October 1996), Ms. Caroly Yu (9th Placer, May 1987), and Mr. Hilario Tan (3rd Placer, October 1986).

The CKS College Business Expo 2016 was spearheaded by its School of Business, Accountancy, and HRM, in cooperation with the CKS College Student Executive Council, Junior Marketing Association, Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants, Junior Management Society, Computer Society, Junior Organization, and Senior Organization. Held last October 7 and 8, the theme of the Business Expo was "Spectrum of Opportunities." More than 650 outsiders (comprised of young professionals, parents, students from other schools, and CKS College alumni), as well as CKS College administrators, faculty, staff, and students, visited the 2-day event. Among the esteemed guests who also visited and extended their wholehearted support where CKS College President Dr. Dory Poa, Vice President and Legal Counsel Atty. Danny Chan, Federation of Filipino-Chinese Alumni Associations, Inc. President Mrs. Loraine Tan, CKSC Alumni Association, Inc. President Mrs. Margarita Go, and CKSC Alumni Association, Inc. Vice President Ms. Joyce Dy. The media partner for the event was Chinoy TV.

The expo featured and showcased innovative products conceptualized and produced by CKSian Management, Marketing, and Hotel & Restaurant Management students. Under the guidance of professors Mr. Ryan Olivier Lao and Ms. Lhay Asana, the students were able to express their creativity and business acumen as they exhibited through practical application what they learned in the classroom.

Various promising businesses also exhibited alongside the CKSian entrepeneurs: Collectors Pad, Dairy Queen, Sweets N More Manila, Capella, Bubble Wrap, Shaky Shaky, Life Shirt, iWear Manila, Collectors' Toybox, Kulitz Magical Store, It's a Hobby, Chips N Tub, Talk of the Town MNL, Venture Pack, the Happy Place, NYFD, Maxell, Happy Belly's Kitchen, and Lornes General Merchandise.

Company sponsors also extended their generous support to the CKS College Business Expo 2016. Amongst them were Globe, Sun Life Financial, Hawk Backpacks, Magnifico Rackey, High Tea, Bristol, Mrs. Margarita Go, Primeline Paper Sales, Inc., Ultra Mega Wholesale and Retail Mart, Sea King Pharma, King Sue, Unisilver, Megawatt, Big Chill, and Eng Bee Tin.

The Chiang Kai Shek College Junior Management Society (JMS)  with the collaboration of Chiang Kai Shek Junior Marketing Association  (JMA) held its first inside seminar entitled "Strategies for Success", last October 5, 2016 Wednesday, at the CKS College Narra Campus 2nd Floor Conference Room. The organizer of the event invited Mr. Antonio Tiu and Mr. Kian Kazemi as the event's guest speaker. 

The registration started at 1:00 pmand by 1:38 pm,  the seminar started with the master of ceremony of the event, Mr. Carlo Carcido. The program of the event was led by the singing of the national anthem and opening prayer led by Mr. Justin Lim; followed by the opening remarks directed by the Junior Management Society President, Ms. Mikee Lu.

The first speaker, Mr. Antonio Tiu, is the president and principal operating officer of Greenergy Holdings Incorporated and Chief Executive officer and Chairman of AgriNurture Inc., The Big Chill Inc., First Class Agriculture, Inc. and M2000 Imex Cp., Inc. 

Mr. Tiu shared his experience about his first job, agricultural industry, his vision for the Filipino farmer, and  how he start importing mangos from Zambales to China and Hongkong. Furthermore the speaker gave some advice to the listeners and answered various questions from the audiences like how he manage his personal life and work. 

The last speaker, Mr. Kian Kazemi, is one of the top 15 Filipino motivational speaker for his entrepreneurship acumen in growing a small business to a chain of restaurant, Persia Grill and Kite Kebab Bar. He is also a TV Host, Writer, Producer and an actor for Pinoy Big Brother TV Series. 

Mr. Kazemi shared his life experience, from doing a commercial on television to joing the reality TV show Pinoy Big Brother, to focusing in business. After his talk, he opened the floor for questions from the audiences. Mr. Kian Kazemi gave his last advice for his talk, "Life is equal to the people you meet multiple the things you create together".

The Junior Marketing Association Adviser, Ms. Lhay Asaña, and Ms. Maribel Chan, the CKS College Dean of the School of Business and Accountancy, were assisted by the JMS President, Ms. Mikee Lu and JMA President Ms. Haivy Tan, in presenting the token of appreciation to Mr. Anthony Tiu and Mr. Kian Kazemi.

The Closing Remark was led by Junior Marketing Association President, Ms. Haivy Tan.

The Junior Marketing Association attended a seminar entitled: “Unleashing Greater Marketing Excellence in Brand and Event Management” last September 17, 2016, at the University of the East, Caloocan City.

The program started with the welcoming remarks by Dr. Ernersto B. Arpon and opening remarks by Ms. Evangeline Dominguez. The first speaker was Annaliza Bacani- Laxamana, CEO and Founder of the Next Step Events, Inc., Manila, Philippines, who gave a talk on “Events Management”. She taught the students how to start from scratch and focus on their goals. Furthermore, she stated that when organizing and managing events, the event needs to be well thought through and planned in advance. She emphasized that engagement should take place before, during and after the event.

The second speaker was Mr. Benjie Encarnacion, the former Market Intelligence Head at Nestle Philippines. He gave a talk about “Brand Management”. He encouraged students to develop their inner selves and confidence by joining organizations or other social events that can develop their skills in communicating. He reminded the audience that even if they're busy with technology, they should learn to communicate and socialize with people. This is crucial in personal branding. We build ourselves, we create our own image by defining how we work with other people. 

Article by: Junior Marketing Association