MANILA - Two accounting graduates from De La Salle University-Lipa and Bicol University in Legazpi City topped the certified public accountant (CPA) licensure examinations given by the Professional Regulation Commission Board of Accountancy this October.
Romelyn Manset Carpio of De La Salle University-Lipa and Ivan Rhett Villacampa Macabeo topped the CPA licensure exams with a score of 91.71 percent.
The PRC said a total of 2,888 out of 6,929 exam-takers passed the CPA board.
The complete top 10 list is as follows:
| Rank |
Name |
School |
Rating |
| 1 |
Romelyn Manset Carpio
Ivan Rhett Villacampa Macabeo
|
De La Salle University Lipa
Bicol University-Legazpi
|
91.71 |
| 2 |
Laila Topacio Amon
Reginald Lajara Laco
Ariel Cangrehilla Nacion
|
De La Salle University-Dasmarinas
Mindanao State University-General Santos
University of Cebu in Lapu Lapu and Mandaue
|
91.57 |
| 3 |
Belvin Lopez Armenion
Joseph Albert Josol Bulao
Ma. Theresa Solano Pamintuan
|
University of Cebu in Lapu Lapu and Mandaue
Ateneo de Davao University
Unversity of the Philippines Diliman
|
91.29 |
| 4 |
Jaime Ann Dela Cruz Datol
Francis Angel Lim Reyes
|
University of the East Caloocan
University of Santo Tomas
|
91.00 |
| 5 |
Ryan Dulamal Nandwani
Reyland Jethro Pen Torres
|
University of Saint La Salle
Notre Dame of Marbel University
|
90.86 |
| 6 |
Hexilon Salenga Manabat
Kevin Bacungan Manansala
|
Holy Angel University
Mindanao State University-Marawi City
|
90.71 |
| 7 |
Kaiser Yohann Pranada Ballecer
Cris Leo Molina Vilanueva
|
Bicol University-Legazpi
University of Santo Tomas
|
90.57 |
| 8 |
Mike Fortunato Padilla
Alissa Star Emperado Reyes
Gibson Tengco Tan
|
University of Santo Tomas
University of Santo Tomas
University of Santo Tomas
|
90.43 |
| 9 |
Jerlynne Castillo dela Cruz
Maricor Patricio Fernandez
Ronalyn Castro Laxamana
|
University of Santo Tomas
University of San Carlos
Holy Angel University
|
90.29 |
| 10 |
Roel Samson Boiser
Paul Robert Vera Morata
|
Baliuag University (Baliuag Colleges)
Ateneo de Naga
|
90.14 |
The PRC said registration for the issuance of Professional Identification Card and Certificate of Registration will start on Monday, October 26, but not later than November 13, 2009.
Those who will register are required to bring the following:
1. Duly accomplished Oath Form or Panunumpa ng Propesyonal
2. Current Community Tax Certificate (cedula)
3. 2 pieces passport size picture (colored with white background and complete nametag)
4. 2 pieces 1"x1" picture (colored with white background and complete nametag)
5. 2 sets of metered documentary stamps
6. 1 short brown envelope with name and profession.
Registrants will pay the initial registration fee of P600 and annual registration fee of P450 for 2009-2012. Successful examinees should personally register and sign in the roster of registered professionals.
The oathtaking ceremony of the successful examinees will be held on November 18, 2009, 1 p.m. at the plenary hall of the Philippine International Convention Center, Roxas Boulevard, Manila.
Registration for membership with the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants Inc. will start on Monday, October 26, 2009.
Click here to see the list of those who passed the CPA board