This program offers general accounting education for students aspiring to pursue a professional career in Accountancy, specifically in Public Accounting. Graduates of this program qualify for certifications from the Professional Regulatory Commission - Board of Accountancy (PRC-BOA) and other global professional Accountancy organizations. Accountancy involves providing assurance, audit, tax-related services, management advisory, planning, performance, and control systems. Accountants should pursue lifelong learning, be objective, ethical, and consider public interest. They must understand the global macro-economic environment and be practical and grounded in operational reality.
Accounting education aims to produce competent and ethical accountants who can positively contribute to their profession and society. Students should develop a learning attitude and a foundation of professional knowledge, skills, and values to adapt to change. This will enable them to identify problems, apply knowledge ethically, and achieve solutions. Accountancy's strategic relevance lies in its ability to support stakeholders in making strategic decisions through financial data analysis.