(EDSA GRACES PICPA SEMINAR, INDUCTION CEREMONIES. Mayor Edwin “EdSa” Santiago delivers message during the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Pampanga Chapter seminar, induction ceremonies, and general membership meeting, held August 17, 2018, at Kingsborough International Convention Center)
Mayor Edwin “EdSa” Santiago expressed his gratitude to the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Pampanga Chapter for unendingly producing accountants and excellent professionals.
PICPA is a professional organization of CPAs in the Philippines, accredited by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).
Santiago, as he graced the institution’s events including a seminar, turnover and induction ceremonies, and general membership meeting for the Fiscal Year 2018-2019 held August 17, 2018, at Kingsborough International Convention Center, said that their members are in one with the government in promoting good and transparent governance.
“Napakalaki ng tungkulin ng accountants sa economic development. You are responsible in ‘fixing’ the economy and you do your responsibility in an excellent way,” expressed Santiago.
According to Chapter President Homarr Bondoc, the said events are aimed to “update the professional development and awareness of their members on current issuances affecting their jobs and practices.”
Participated by some three hundred (300) CPAs, non-CPAs, and other guests, some matters discussed during the seminar spun around Tax Updates and Stress Management. While, Pampanga Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Jesus Nicdao served as the event’s keynote speaker.
Meanwhile, the new board of trustees of PICPAngan Foundation, Incorporated, including City Accountant Maria Gisel Rivera, were inducted, alongside with the new officers of PICPA Pampanga Chapter.
“The City Government of San Fernando looks forward to a tighter partnership with you (PICPA Pampanga Chapter), as you produce more notable accountants, we are building notable accomplishments in the city,” Santiago ended.
