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4,511 out of 14,816 pass October 2017 CPA boards

The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 4,511 out of 14,816 passed the Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination given by the Board of Accountancy in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan De Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi Lucena, Tacloban and Tuguegarao last October 2017. The successful examinees the ten highest places are the following: RANK …

Renowned Filipino CPA Washington SyCip dies at 96

Filipino-Chinese tycoon and philanthropist Washington SyCip died on Saturday evening, according to the family’s closest friends. He was 96. Businessman Manuel V Pangilinan and former Finance Secretary Cesar V Purisima confirmed this information. According to Purisima, SyCip passed away en route to New York. His name has become synonymous with SGV — SyCip, Gorres, Velayo  & Co. …