JPIA – AU dominates MADA-TAX-CAR

Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) – AU Phinma Chapter prevailed in the accounting jungle as delegates Jakke F, Posadas and Rachel B. Merez both earned places in the MADA-TAX-CAR Survive the Wild: Search for Eastern Metro Manila Chapter (EMMC) Tax Whiz which was held in celebration of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) – EMMC’s Accountancy Week last July 18 at Miriam College, Quezon City.

PICPA NAQDOWN qualifier Merez and fellow Araullian Pozadas took home 2^nd and 4^th runner-up places respectively among 83 contenders from 44 academes. The top 8 contestants included students from University of the East, Gordon College, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila, Technological Institute of the Philippines and National College of Science and Technology, with New Era University taking the lead.

Aside from the MADA-TAX-CAR, a seminar was also conducted which tackled recent changes in accounting standards and taxation policies as well as job opportunities in the accountancy field. Dan Kevin Roque