The Bottomline
The official publication of PICPA Negros Oriental Chapter
Second quarter issue series of FY 2022-2023
It's a Wrap!
News articles of the Chapter's activities
PICPA NegOr gives Free Tutorial to Accountancy Students
Article contributor: Foundation University Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants
PICPA NegOr Chapter President visits government agencies
One of PICPA’s strategic pillars is to upscale networks to continue building ties and strengthening links with other relevant local and international organizations.
Relative thereto, PICPA Negros Oriental President Mariant Morales paid a courtesy call visit to the Dumaguete Offices of the Department of Labor and Employment, Social Security System, PhilHealth and Pag-IBIG a week before the scheduled forum with these agencies on October 21, 2022.
The meeting was a successful and productive one. Moreso, the forum with the aforementioned agencies held at Hotel Essencia, Dumaguete City was substantially participated by the Accountants and representatives from various sectors in the province.
PICPAns support Buglasan Festival 2022 as official tabulators
October 21-30, 2022
The Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants – Negros Oriental Chapter, represented by Marylou Tan, Mariant Morales, Doriza Eumague, Marcia Luz Salcedo, Cristina Jumawan, Rovelen Visor, Margarito Credo, Nasser Acuram, Kristine Alos, Patrick Templado, PG Olivier Bulfa, Mary Vanessa Paltingca, Rowena Valesco, Kenneth Ian Elnar, Roel Dingal, Jahmaine Shophie Galido, Felimon Binegay, Jr., Juna Fe Dumat-ol, Roelyn Puno, Lea Dales,Gina Niña and Rainville Tose assisted in the tabulation of results during the celebration of Buglasan Festival 2022 of the Province of Negros Oriental.
Several activities were lined up during the said festival and these were the competitions wherein the said PICPAns assisted in the tabulation of official results:
The ten-day activity starting October 21, 2022 culminated with a fireworks display and closing ceremonies on October 30, 2022.
-Rosario B. Villaluz
President Morales attends “Train the Trainer Workshop on Audit Methodology”
October 14-15, 2022
The Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA), Professional Regulatory Board of Accountancy, PICPA Quality Review Assurance (QAR) Office, QAR Committee and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW) conducted “Train the Trainer Workshop on Audit Methodology” on October 14-15, 2022 at Parklane Hotel, Cebu City.
Representatives from CPAs in Public Practice from PICPA Visayas Geographical Area composed of PICPA Eastern Visayas Region (EVR) and Western Visayas Region Chapters gathered for the said workshop. PICPA Negros Oriental Chapter was represented by its President, Mariant Morales.
The workshop resource persons were Mr. Jon Hooper, ICAEW Senior Manager-Capacity Building and Audit Specialist, Mr. Wilfredo Baltazar, Chair, PICPA QAR Committee and Mr. Mark Benedict Guia, Chief Administrator, QAR Office.
PICPA National President Alcala visits PICPA Negros Oriental Chapter
October 31, 2022
“I am here and now … I’d like to believe that it is the auspicious handiwork of destiny that has put me to where I am today, your Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants National President. Prayerful and faithful as I have always been, I am convinced that it was God who blazed my path to be of service to others and give all glory to Him ….”
- Dr. Erwin Vincent G. Alcala, PICPA National President, FY 2022-2023
One of the thrusts of President Alcala during his term as PICPA National President is to visit all the PICPA Chapters in the country. On October 31, 2022, he visited the Negros Oriental Chapter.
The event was attended by Dumaguete City Vice Mayor Maisa Sagarbarria, Hon. Paulino Sechico of San Jose, PICPA NegOr past chapter presidents, current officers and members of PICPA Negros Oriental Chapter.
Cognizant of the fact that the accountancy profession continues to face unprecedented challenges, President Alcala shared during the event PICPA’s roadmap in playing forward to secure a sustainable future for the CPAs.
According to the International Federation of Accountants, the profession is projected to face three major realities:
1. increasing use of sophisticated and smart technologies to enhance traditional ways of working;
2. the continued globalization that could potentially create more opportunities and challenges for members of the accountancy profession; and
3. increased regulation which are likely to have the greatest impact for the years to come
In the past years, it is evident that PICPA and the Filipino CPAs displayed resilience amid challenging times and realized the importance of transforming by embracing possibilities and realizing potentials.
More than ever, the Philippine Institute for Certified Public Accountants shall play it forward this year. PICPA is set to continue moving forward with mechanisms anchored on five strategic pillars to set the direction and provide the foundation for all programs and projects of PICPA for fiscal year 2022-2023 which are essential in realizing the Institute’s vision and mission:
1. Upskilled PICPAns
More opportunities were determined for members to earn more Continuing Professional Development (CPD) units, upgrade their skills and competencies, and promote lifelong learning.
2. Member Value
Upskilling PICPAns becomes a foundation to create better member value. Streamlining PICPA’s membership services and uplifting the status and value of the CPA profession both locally and globally are some of the ways to achieve this goal.
3. Upscaled Network
To upscale network, PICPA will continue building ties and strengthening links with other relevant local and international organizations.
4. Capacity Development
Develop more professional and operational capacity by pursuing digital literacy and digital systems acceleration programs and enhance PICPA operations.
5. Community and Social Responsibilities
While PICPA seek to balance improving the quality of life of accounting professionals in the Philippines, it also continued its advocacy in promoting sustainable projects for the community and society it serves.
These strategic pillars are built on PICPA’s quest to become a responsive and globally relevant professional organization committed to service excellence towards its members and stakeholders.
-Rosario B. Villaluz
IMG_5936.MOVIMG_5889.movIMG_5876.movSeminar: Updates from DOLE, SSS, PhilHealth, Pag-IBIG
October 21, 2022
PICPA Negros Oriental Chapter conducts seminar on "Updates from DOLE, SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG" last October 21, 2022 8am-5pm at Hotel Essencia, Dumaguete City.
PICPA's efforts to create linkages with government agencies has come into fruitition, and was able to successfully conduct this seminar. 113 individuals participated, both CPAs and Non-CPAs, whose job responsibilities involve transacting with DOLE, SSS, PhilHealth, and Pag-IBIG.
Representatives from these government agencies delivered their discussions:
DOLE: Engr. Jasmine B. Cortes
PhilHealth: Marites E. Que and Marcelo T. Ebeo
SSS: Elisa M. Llavan
Pag-IBIG: Felix A. Garan
NegOr joins 77th PICPA ANC
PICPA NegOr Chapter Officers reconnect with past Chapter Presidents
December 18, 2022
Video: PICPA Negros Oriental Chapter visited past Chapter President Cristina Rona
IMG_7574.MOVAs Albert Schweitzer said, “Sometimes our light goes out but is thrown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light.”
One of the goals of PICPA Negros Oriental Chapter for FY 2022-2023 is to reconnect with past Chapter Presidents in recognition of their dedicated service to the chapter which has stood against the test of time.
Video: PICPA Negros Oriental Chapter visited past Chapter President Betty Jane Martinez
IMG_7563.MOVOn December 18, 2022, NegOr PICPA Officers paid a visit to two of the pillars of PICPA NegOr Chapter, Past Presidents Cristina Rona and Betty Jane Martinez. The other past presidents will be visited in the coming months.
PICPA NegOr conducts General Membership Meeting and Christmas Party
December 18, 2022
PICPA Negros Oriental Chapter conducted its Second Quarter FY 2022-2023 General Membership Meeting on December 18, 2022 at the C&L Bay View Inn, Dumaguete City. The meeting began with a prayer, followed by the singing of the National Anthem and recitation of the Oath of CPAs. The opening remarks was given by Sectoral Director for Education, Mr. Meliton Gabas.
The PICPA Treasurer's Report was presented by Treasurer PG Olivier Bulfa which was followed by Ms. Mariant Morales’ President's Report.
A recap video highlighting the quarter's special events and activities was presented, after which President Morales discussed regarding the Chapter’s upcoming plans and activities.
The Christmas Party of the Chapter followed right after the meeting. Everyone had a good time during this event, especially those who played different games such as bingo, flip-the-bottle, and many more. A community singing of Christmas songs warmed the overall event.
The party was also highlighted by the random exchanging of gifts among the PICPAns present and early fellowship dinner.
President-Elect, Ms. Rovelen Visor gave the closing remarks and prayer which culminated the said event.
-Ria Jane Favor
Christmas Party
December 18, 2022
Boys power! The last men standing in the game of BINGO
PICPAns gave their cuttie pose in the search for the best Coachella attire of the night
Groufieee!
Tic Tac Toe.mp4PICPAns just wanna have fun!
Cup Turn.mp4Ube mocha chocolate.mp4Sing Along.mp4Rampa.mp4