16/07/2026
✨ 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩𝐬, 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰'𝐬 𝐂𝐏𝐀𝐬, 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲'𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬: 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟓 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 ✨
On the fifth day of the 2026 Accountancy Week Celebration, the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) – Antique Chapter continued its mission of fostering collaboration, promoting professional excellence, and empowering the next generation of Certified Public Accountants through meaningful engagements with the academe, government, industry, and the community.
The day's activities commenced with a courtesy visit to the University of Antique, where Mr. Kim Rommel Panaguiton, CPA, Chapter President, met with Dr. Catherine C. Viesca, CPA, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Mr. Nimrod Ybera, CPA, Program Head of the Bachelor of Science in Accountancy, and Ms. Ann Sareine Mamades-Eco, CPA, Program Head of the Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting. The meeting served as an avenue to strengthen the longstanding partnership between PICPA Antique Chapter and the University of Antique, discussing future collaborative initiatives aimed at enhancing accounting education, developing competent future CPAs, and creating more opportunities for students through professional activities, mentorship, and academic engagement.
The Chapter President likewise paid courtesy visits to the Bugasong Multi-Purpose Cooperative (BMPC) and the Local Government Unit of Bugasong, Antique, where he was warmly welcomed by Ms. Marilou Estolas, CPA, Municipal Accountant. These visits further reinforced PICPA Antique Chapter's commitment to strengthening ties with both the private and public sectors, recognizing the vital role of accountants in advancing sound financial management, transparency, accountability, and sustainable organizational growth.
Day 5 also marked the opening of the Mock Board Examination for accountancy graduates and CPALE aspirants from St. Anthony's College and University of Antique. Participants took examinations in Financial Accounting and Reporting (FAR), Advanced Financial Accounting and Reporting (AFAR), and Auditing—three of the most comprehensive and challenging subjects in the CPA Licensure Examination (CPALE). Designed to closely simulate the actual board examination experience, the mock board provides aspiring CPAs with the opportunity to evaluate their preparedness, identify areas for improvement, strengthen their confidence, and develop effective examination strategies as they prepare for the CPALE.
Meanwhile, the Accountancy Week Exhibit at Robinsons Antique continued to attract shoppers, visitors, students, and professionals as it entered its fifth successful day. The exhibit proudly showcases the remarkable journeys, achievements, and invaluable contributions of Antiqueño CPAs across the four major sectors of the accounting profession—Education, Public Practice, Government, and Commerce and Industry. It also highlights the accomplishments and initiatives of the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) Chapters of St. Anthony's College and the University of Antique, celebrating the leadership, dedication, and promise of future accounting professionals.
For this day, the exhibit shines the spotlight on the Government Sector, recognizing Antiqueño CPAs who have dedicated their expertise and leadership to public service as heads of offices and key officials in various National Government Agencies (NGAs) and Local Government Units (LGUs). Through their unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, fiscal responsibility, and good governance, these distinguished professionals have played a vital role in strengthening public financial management and delivering quality public service to their respective communities and institutions. Their exemplary leadership and integrity continue to uphold the highest standards of the accounting profession while inspiring future generations of accountants to pursue careers in public service. The PICPA Antique Chapter proudly honors their invaluable contributions and celebrates their lasting impact on government and nation-building.
In line with this year's theme, 𝐄𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 – 𝘌𝘭𝘦𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘍𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘰 𝘊𝘗𝘈 𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘌𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘓𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘩𝘪𝘱 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘎𝘭𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘭 𝘌𝘹𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦, the fifth day of the celebration once again demonstrated PICPA Antique Chapter's steadfast commitment to empowering professionals and future CPAs through education, collaboration, innovation, and meaningful partnerships. As the celebration continues, the Chapter remains dedicated to nurturing competent, ethical, and globally competitive accounting professionals who will serve as catalysts for positive change in the profession and in society.
📍 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟓 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬
✅ Courtesy Visits to the University of Antique, Bugasong Multi-Purpose Cooperative, and LGU Bugasong
✅ Mock Board Examination (Day 1)
✅ Ongoing Mall Exhibit
