Iloilo hosts biggest gathering of CPAs
Iloilo City is all set to roll the red carpet for over a thousand certified public accountants as they gather here for the 61st Annual National Convention of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA).
Slated on May 23 to 26, 2007, this 4-day convention, organized and hosted by the PICPA Iloilo Chapter, has adopted the theme: Quest for Quality and Excellence.
The convention's various technical sessions in the fields of commerce and industry, education, public practice and government, will seek to address the most urgent and vital issues and concerns of the accountancy profession. On the other hand, the fellowship program aims to strengthen the bonds of unity and friendship among PICPA members.
Those attending this year's Iloilo convention can look forward to a jam-packed schedule. Aside from the technical sessions, the conference events include trade exhibits, business opportunities seminar, sports events in badminton, bowling and golf, annual planning conference, educators' forum, fellowship and awards night, and city tour.
PICPA Iloilo Chapter is headed by the following officers: President-Alberto Tuzan, Executive Vice President-Ramiro Galanto, VP for Professional Development-Crister Marie Vallejo, VP for membership-Elizabeth Cabanilla, and ably supported by the following working committee heads: Ronilo Dema-ala (Transportation and Communication), Editha de la Cruz (Program and Technical Session), Dionisio Villeta (Lights and Sounds), Cristine Joy Espina (Documentation), April Dream Teodosio (Reception), Sandra Bionat (Kits), Lyndon Cuadra (Streamers), Jose Cabalum (Evaluation), Nonito Baldeviso (Sports), Atty. Samson Averia (Motorcade and Fireworks), and Atty. Jobert Peñaflorida (Media and Publicity).
CPAs who are interested to join this year's PICPA convention may contact telefax no. (033)-336-5502 or email at picpa_iloilochapter@yahoo.com for more details.