PICPA National President Atty. Josefe Sorrera-Ty said that PICPA is the accredited professional organization (APO) of CPAs by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and has been awarded thrice as PRC most outstanding APO from among other professional organizations. Through PICPA, the country is actively represented in the world’s major accounting bodies. Foremost among these international organizations is the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), the broad objective which is the development and enhancement of a well coordinated worldwide accountancy profession functioning under harmonized standards. “82 years have passed, PICPA has continued to be faithful to its mission to enhance the integrity of the accountancy profession, serve the best interest of its members and other stakeholders, and contribute to the attainment of the country’s national objectives,” said Ty. Ty added that some 2,500 participants nationwide are expected to join in the big event. “With this upcoming event, we are helping Butuan City to be known by our guests from other regions and officials from the World Bank, 20 ONE MINDANAO
and we are also helping our local hotels and pension houses raise additional income,” she said. Ty also cited that they have been promoting the local products of Butuan whenever they attend activities in the different countries in the world. ANC co-chair Rowena Tabada also said that the ‘Balanghai’ which represents the event’s logo was chosen because it is a symbol of Ethics and Excellence enshrined in the Filipinos as early as pre-colonial times. “It is the earliest evidence of that early Filipino were already excellent traders. The Balanghais were used in keeping good business between the local people of Butuan and traders from the kingdoms within the regions,” she said.
Friday, November 23, 2012