On May 20, 2009, the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) released the official results of the May 2009 CPA Licensure Examinations. Based on the official ranking by PRC, the University of San Jose – Recoletos (USJ-R) ranked No. 1 in Cebu, and No.2 nationwide among schools with 51-99 examinees. While the national passing rate was 28.88%, USJ-R obtained a passing rate of 49%, producing a total of 31 new Certified Public Accountants.
Additionally, Larianne Kristine C. Betancor, lands fifth (5th) in the topnotchers list. Betancor graduated Magna Cum Laude and has been a consistent dean’s lister.
Kudos also to the following USJ-R graduates:
Allen G. Abing, CPA
Nicolo Delfin E. Albarando, CPA
Janice A. Alegrado, CPA
Jerrylynn T. Taghoy- Amandoron, CPA
Ziazel C. Andales, CPA
Cleofe A. Barbon, CPA
Jerma Grace C. Baris, CPA
Yvon Jo . Barquin, CPA
Larianne Kristine C. Betancor, CPA
Mary Jane R. Bobo, CPA
RV Marvin S. Cabaņero, CPA
Daisy B. Clavejo, CPA
Arcel M. De Arca, CPA
Jessrey G. Estella, CPA
Darell D. Faciol, CPA
Edgar B. Flores, CPA
Mary Catherine L. Hiyas, CPA
Frank Je Lloyd P. Labisig, CPA
Albert M. Lopez, CPA
Marlon C. Macarayan, CPA
Mila V. Manarog, CPA
Christian Dale R. Medrano, CPA
Gladys E. Montehermoso, CPA
Luvernie C. Narca, CPA
Jonas R. Omamdam, CPA
Peter Homer I. Silud, CPA
Darren S. Suday, CPA
Geramie A. Tabanao, CPA
Chris Ian M. Tagsip, CPA
Sheila Mae T. Tapales, CPA
Aissa A. Termulo, CPA
Warm felicitations go to the College of Commerce, Dean Edgar R. Detoya and its competent faculty for continuing the legacy of excellence. In 2007, Jay Lord Zafra, CPA, landed third (3rd) in the same examination. In 2008, USJ-R ranked first (1st) nationwide in Category A (with 100 or more examinees).
The new Josenian CPAs with Dr. Edgar Detoya (Dean, College of Commerce), Mr. Elestio Padul (Chairman, Accountancy Department), and Mr. Neil Raymond Saletrero (Faculty, Accountancy Department)
The 2009 CPA board examination was given last May 10, 11, 17 & 18, 2009 in the cities of Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo and Legazpi.
In the first week of June 2009, the new Josenian CPAs will formally be honored in the presence of USJ-R administrators, faculty and students.