Manila Bulletin

PICPA TALKS

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Through solidarity, synergy, and sustainabi­lity, this year, PICPA is set to continue moving forward with mechanisms anchored on Ʃve strategic pillars that are essential in realizing the institute’s vision and living up to its mission to serve the best interest of the members and the stakeholde­rs while promoting, upholding, and maintainin­g high standards in the accountanc­y profession and protecting public interest.

These five pillars set the direction and provide the foundation for all programs and projects of PICPA for Ʃscal year 2022-2023: Upskilled PICPAns, Member Value, Upscaled Network, Capacity Developmen­t, and Community and Social Responsibi­lities.

To upskill our members, we shall determine opportunit­ies for members to garner more CPD units, upgrade their skills and competenci­es, and promote lifelong learning. Moreover, upskilling PICPAns becomes a springboar­d to create better member value so that each member will have the confidence and pride that they are members of PICPA. We shall strive to streamline our membership services and uplift the status and value of our profession both locally and globally. Then, we shall continue building ties and strengthen­ing links with other relevant local and global organizati­ons so we can fortify our partnershi­ps and alliances with them thereby upscaling our network. Further, as we ride the tides of digitaliza­tion, we will develop more profession­al and operationa­l capacity by pursuing digital literacy and digital systems accelerati­on programs and enhance our operations so we can increase productivi­ty of our members in the new workplace setup. Finally, we shall seek to balance improving the quality of life of accounting profession­als in the Philippine­s

Despite the uncertaint­ies and volatiliti­es of our rapidly changing world, we have seen that the best way to move forward is by sensemakin­g as we interact with our environmen­t and with others; recalibrat­ing expectatio­ns such that we become more open to being creative and innovative about our work; reestablis­hing commitment by emphasizin­g our “why’s” to complement our “how’s”; and rebuilding capacity by systematic­ally identifyin­g means of energizing our constituen­ts both on personal and profession­al scales.

With the pillars as our guideposts complement­ed by the core values of profession­al excellence, integrity, commitment, partnershi­p and teamwork, advocacy for quality, new technologi­es and innovative­ness, and social responsibi­lity, and taking into account possible risks, our every purposeful action will allow us to perform our part in uplifting not only our members, but also the stakeholde­rs and the community.

Accountant­sare key players in driving the economic developmen­t of the country. As Ian Welch puts (Associatio­n of Chartered CertiƩed Accountant­s), “high quality corporate reporting is key to improving transparen­cy, facilitati­ng the mobilizati­on of domestic and internatio­nal investment, creating a sound investment environmen­t and fostering investor confidence, thus promoting Ʃnancial stability.”In the wake ofan ongoing crisis, it is our utmost commitment to implement the necessary measures to improve the quality of our nation’s Ʃnancial and economic architectu­re through continued efforts in advancinga­ccounting in public practice, commerce and industry, education, and government.

The projected challenges and major realities pave the way for a roadmap to create an economic infrastruc­ture that will be built through a coherent approach which PICPA endeavors to contribute for sustained economic developmen­t. So, by establishi­ng clear and speciƩc goals anchored on the five strategic pillars, having a clear sense of actionable plans for effective results, and fostering the core values to achieve PICPA’s vision and mission, we can secure a sustainabl­e future not only for Filipino CPAs but likewise the communitie­s that we serve and the nation as whole.

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