Nature of the Field of Study

This is a Four-Year program that provides general accounting education to students wanting to pursue a professional career in Accountancy in general and in Public Accounting in particular.

Specific/Professions/Careers/Occupations for Graduates

COLLEGE OF ACCOUNTANCY

Entry-Level Positions

• Public Practice: Junior Analyst, Consulting Staff

• Commerce and Industry: Cost Analyst, Investment Analyst, Accountancy Staff, Tax Accounting Staff, Budget Analyst

• Government: State Accounting Examiner, NBI Agent, Treasury Agent, State Accountant, LGU Accountant, Audit Examiner

• Education: Junior Accounting Instructor

Middle-Level Positions

• Public Practice: Senior Consulting Manager, Financial Advisory Manager

• Commerce and Industry: Controller, Senior Information System Auditor, Senior Loan Officer, Senior Budget Officer

• Government: State Accountant V, Director III, Government Accountancy and Audit, Financial Services Manager, Audit Services Manager

• Education: Senior Faculty, Accounting Department Chair

Advanced Position

• Public Practice: Partner, Senior Partner, Financial Advisor

• Commerce and Industry: Finance Director, Chief Financial Officer

• Government: National Treasurer, Vice President for Finance, Commissioner

• Education: Vice President for Academic Affairs

Skills Needed

• Communication Skills - Ability to write and speak clearly and persuasively.

• Logical and Critical Thinking - Ability to analyze, synthesize and evaluate information and ideas from multiple perspective

• Quantitative Reasoning and Computer Literacy

BSA Titles

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

• Certified Accounting Technician

• Certified Bookkeeper (MICB)

• Registered Cost Accountant (RCA)

• Registered Management Accountant (RMA)

• Civil Service Passers

Contact Information

Mobile: 09682632226

Email: cac.cba.office@sanpablocolleges.edu.ph

Dr. Olivia R. Ayangco-Reyes

Dean, College of Accountancy

Dr. Olivia R. Ayanco-Reyes is a dedicated educator, a passionate mentor, and advocate of excellence in the field of accounting education. With over 40 years of experience in both academe and the accounting industry, she has consistently demonstrated a commitment to academic rigor, ethical leadership, and innovation in the accounting education. She is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a holder of Doctorate in Business Administration from San Pablo Colleges. She has co-authored a book “ Synergizing Public Accounting and Education Economics”, delivered lectures in various fora and presented a paper in an international forum in Thailand. Under her leadership and genuine care for students, the department has produced CPAs who are not only technically competent but also ethically grounded and are now successful in various fields of accounting in both private and government institutions.

Her industry experience as an Accounting Officer at the Los Banos based Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research and Agriculture ((SEAMEO SEARCA)and the ASEAN Center for Biodiversity (ACB) brought her to various countries in Southeast Asia (Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam) and Canadafor meetings , conferences and lectures. She also handles accounts of some businesses as part of her public accounting practice.

Because of her noted achievements, her secondary school recognized her as one of the Dangal ng Paladian Awardees in 2023.