Last January 31, 2015, the National Federation of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants, in cooperation with Sycip Gorres Velayo and Co. (SGV), Far Eastern University Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants and University of the East Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants, held the Grand Academic Congress 2015 entitled Tying the Knot: Commitment to the Profession.

The registration for the event started at around 8 up to 9 in the morning. To lighten the mood in the auditorium, the host school conducted a popular game called “Bring Me”, asking for some accounting related things for the game.

All the speakers are fresh graduates and are among the topnotchers in the recent CPA board examinations. They are all currently working in the most popular accounting firm of the country, SGV. The first speaker graduated summa cum laude from the University of San Carlos and placed 8^th in the CPA board examination, Mr. Thomas Zachary Sarigumba. He shared his study habits when he was still in college, adding that he also experienced failures and those failures pushed him to work even harder. Mr. Joscel Delos Cielos placed 5^th during the July 2014 CPA board examination. According to him, balancing social life and studies is possible. During his college days, he said he was just an average student and he never made it to the dean’s list. He said that it’s not about the grades but rather, the students should learn how to prioritize things and continue to have fun even while studying. The next speaker was Ms. Josel Richa Ann Rivera from the University of the Philippines Diliman. She graduated magna cum laude and placed 7^th on the CPA board exam. She shared that entering public practice will give her more exposure to the profession. She also shared that maybe after 10 years, she might want to enter the academe. Last but not the least is Mr.  Mark Anthony Tacuboy. He graduated as a cum laude of the University Of Saint Louis Of Tuguegarao and landed as the 1^st placer in the CPA board examination. He said he had gone through everything all the previous speakers had experienced. He said that as students, we should focus on our studies and we should always do our best to avoid having regrets in the end. We should always be optimistic in life and keep a close relationship with the Lord. Truly, all the speakers inspired every student inside the auditorium. They encouraged us to be patient with the subject because a little hard work will be worth it.

The event concluded with the presentation of certificates of speakers followed by an audio visual presentation from the NFJPIA committee. The morning session ended at around 1 in the afternoon.

Last January 27, 2015, forty CKS College - Junior Marketing Association members participated in the ABS-CBN studio tour and became part of “It’s Showtime” audience.

The tour began with an audio-presentation, providing information on the history, programs, and activities of the tv station, followed by a visit to the different studios of Kapamilya programs, like: Umagang Kayganda, Aquino and Abunda Tonight, ASAP 20, TV Patrol, & Luv U, and to the celebrities’ locker rooms’, then moved on to the live DZMM and MOR 101.0 programs.  

Lastly, the JMA members, having the feel of being part of a noontime show audience, projecting moves for the dance number and openings after commercial breaks, judging and acting in the “Sine Mo ‘To” and “Kalokalike Face 3” segments, and brushing shoulders with the hosts, fervently displayed the CKS College spirit and culture at its best.

Article by: Aaron Sy / Photos by: Jannah Chua

Last January 10, 2014 (Saturday), the National Federation of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants, in cooperation with Sycip Gorres Velayo and Co. (SGV), Navarro Amper and Co., R.G. Manabat and Co., and the University Of Santo Tomas Junior Philippine Institute Of Accountants, held their 2^nd academic conference entitled “Ascend: A Journey of a Lifetime”.

The registration for the said event started at around 7:00 until 8:00 in the morning. UST coordinators started with an invocation, followed by the singing of the national anthem. To entertain the guests, some Thomasians prepared a dance number. There was also an audio visual presentation from KPMG.

Speakers from different firms were invited to share how each field of accounting differs from each other. The first speaker to start the event was Ms. Nicolette Manito. She’s currently working as an audit associate for the finance service department in KPMG. Ms. Manito shared her experiences on how she struggled as a student and how she surpassed them all when she graduated and started working. The second speaker was Ms. Antoinieta Fortuna Ibe, the commissioner of the Securities and Exchange Commission. She shared how working in the government molded her to become who she is now. Imparting some knowledge on the field of private accounting was Mr. Raul C. Pagdanganan, CEO and president of Delos Santos Medical Center. He shared his experience with regards to the different jobs he undertook and how even after several job shifting, he ended up very successful.  In the field of education, Mr. Lance Hogar, a professor at the University of Santo Tomas shared how fun it is for him to teach students and hone them to become future CPAs. The last two speakers are both in public practice. Ms. Marie Stephanie C. Tan-Hamed, a partner in SGV, and Mr. Jose Mari M. Solano, Senior Manager in Navarro Amper and Co. Even though they are working in different firms, they both said that being in public practice might be tiring but at the same time, it is also challenging. They shared that one of the best ways to be exposed to the accounting profession is to enter an auditing firm in which one can show his or her full capabilities as an accountant.

Before finally ending the academic conference, the NFJPIA-NCR showed the JPIAns a video presentation of several events that would still take place sometime within the year.  Afterwards, a UST Coordinator closed the program with her closing remarks, formally ending the event at around 4:00 in the afternoon.

(Article by: Iris Altura and Mikee Chua / Photo Credit: JPIA)

Last Nov. 29, 2014, Saturday, the JPIA-DLSU Manila held its 4^th annual convention with the JPIA members from different schools to discuss about the ASEAN Integration and five other accounting-related topics: Forensic Auditing, Consulting and Advisory, Risk and Assurance, Ethical Hacking and Mock Audit. Weeks before the event, the participants were asked to choose 3 topics out of these five and the participants were divided into class sessions under those 3 topics. As for CKSC-JPIA, out of the seven attendees, two registered with Consultancy and Advisory, two with Risk Assurance, and the remaining three went into Mock Audit.

Registration was from 7:00AM until 9:00AM at the ground floor of Henry Sy Hall, DLSU Manila. Afterwards, the participants, who were grouped according to their local chapters, headed to the 5^th floor of the said building for the plenary session. The session started with the National Anthem and an opening prayer, followed by the opening remarks and brief introduction of the convention theme by the DLSU Accountancy Department Chair, Mrs, Herminighilda E. Salendrez. The program flow was then presented by Ms. Ritchelle Quiros, the Exceed Convention Head. Next to that were the roll call of the schools and a raffle draw giving out four prizes sponsored by Power Mac. Shortly after, the participants had their snacks first at the ground floor to prepare for the upcoming simultaneous classes.

The classes began at 11:05AM and lasted until 12:55PM. These classes were held at different buildings with distinguished guest speakers from the three big auditing firms namely SGV and Co., Isla Lipana and Co., and Deloitte. After which, lunch was served.

At 2:25PM, the participants got back to the 5^th floor of the Henry Sy building for the symposium. Mr. Leonardo Cuaresma Jr., the Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer of Punongbayan and Araullo, discussed the ASEAN integration. The Senior Director/Senior Manager for the Asia Pacific Talent of SGV and Co., Ms. Adeline Lumbres, tackled accounting and assurance related matters with other Southeast Asian countries. Representatives from SGV facilitated a game before formally ending the program. The Closing Remarks was delivered by Ms. Ritchelle Quiros followed by the awarding of certificates to the speakers and participants. It was certainly a fun and fruitful event. яндекс

(Article by: Samantha Joyce Corpin)