Ateneo de Davao University welcomed accounting educators, practitioners, and academic leaders from across the country for the opening day of the 33rd Accounting Teachers’ Conference on 9 June 2026, at the Bapa Benny Tudtud Auditorium, Jacinto Campus.
Carrying the theme, “Accounting Teachers in Mission: Leading with Impact,” the first day featured discussions on industry roadmaps for accounting-related programs through the KAPIHAN Session. The panel brought together distinguished leaders from key professional organizations, including Ms. Angelita Claudio Ty, CPA, Vice President for Education of the PICPA National Office; Mr. Mark Jayson Agacer, US. CMA, CPA, CSCA, CSSYB, President of the Institute of Management Accountants – Philippine Chapter; Mr. Allan W. Ocho, CPA, CISA, CRISC, CISM, CPDSE, Co-Chair for External Linkages/CSR and Academe of the ISACA – Manila Chapter; and Ms. Christiane Joymiel Say Mendoza, CPA, CISA, CIA, 1st Vice President and Chair of the Advocacy Committee of the Institute of Internal Auditors Philippines. Together, they shared insights on the evolving landscape of the accounting profession and its implications for accounting education.
The conference then formally opened with the declaration of the 33rd Accounting Teachers’ Conference by Ms. Dyan Nicole M. Francisco, CPA, US. CMA, MBA, Vice President–External of NACPAE and Conference Chair, followed by messages from University President Fr. Karel S. San Juan, SJ, and NACPAE President Ms. Ruth E. Chew, CPA, MBA. Participants then attended technical sessions led by Hon. Thelma S. Ciudadano, CPA, on the scope and authority of the Board of Accountancy, and Mr. Lloyd Anton Von M. Colita, MEAL, on transformative communication approaches for accounting educators.
As the event continues, it serves as a platform for collaboration, professional growth, and the advancement of accounting education in service of the profession and society.
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