Seminar on “Year-End Tax Reminders, and Local Tax Registration, Updates on Local Taxes, Permits & Licenses” and Christmas Party/ Membership Meeting - December 3, 2010
Greetings!We will have a Seminar on Local Tax Registration, Updates on Local Taxes, Permits & Licenses, and Year-End Tax Reminders on December 3, 2010 (Friday), starting 1:00 p.m. at Legaspi Room, Cebu Grand Hotel, Cebu City. Immediately thereafter, we will be celebrating our Christmas Party which will be held in the same venue. We have prepared some games and presentations for your enjoyment. We encourage everyone to bring a gift worth a minimum of P 100.00 for our Exchanging Gifts.
We are inviting Ms. Ofelia M. Oliva, CPA - Cebu City Treasurer, to give us updates on local taxation, as well processing and/or renewal of business permits, and Atty. Bethuel B. Tanupan, Partner – Tax and Corporate Services Division of Diaz Murillo Dalupan & Co., CPAs to discuss to us the “Year-End Tax Reminders”.
For any inquiries, you may contact the PICPA-Cebu Secretariat at telephone number 253-2871 or 255-0163 and fax your confirmation slip to 2543-040. Click Here to download the whole memo.
Seminar on PSA Updates
Greetings!We will have a Seminar on PSA Updates on November 12, 2010 (Friday), 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. at the Sacred Heart Center Social Hall, D. Jakosalem St. Cebu City. We have resource speakers from Makati.Participants can earn CPE units for this seminar.
Minimal fee of One Thousand Three Hundred (P 1,300.00) Pesos only will be assessed to cover the cost of meals, honorarium of speakers, plane fare and other incidental expenses. Prior reservation with payment is highly requested to be assured of a slot and materials. Deadline is set on November 10, 2010. Non-PICPA members are also invited to join with a registration fee of P 1,400.00.
For any inquiries, you may contact the PICPA-Cebu Secretariat at telephone number 253-2871 or 255-0163 and fax your confirmation slip to 2543-040. Click Here to download the whole memo.
REINSTATEMENT PROGRAM
Greetings!The PICPA National Board during its Board Meeting held on August 21, 2010, approved a Reinstatement Program for members who failed to pay their membership dues in the past and who wish to become members in good standing. Under the said program, arrearages shall be waived upon a one-time payment of ONE THOUSAND PESOS (P 1,000.00) ONLY covering the dues of FY 2010-2011 (current dues). Since our Chapter is charging local dues of P100.00, therefore, the total payment is P 1,100.00.
The Reinstatement Program shall be effective from August 21, 2010 to March 31, 2011 only. Click Here to download the whole memo.
SEPTEMBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Greetings!Our membership meeting for this month will be on September 30, 2010 (Thursday),1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Conference Room of Sacred Heart Center, Cebu City. Issues regarding the Quality Assurance Review Program will be discussed during this meeting.
On this occasion, the Chapter President will also give updates to the general membership about what transpired during the past month and the plans and programs for the succeeding months. Click Here to download the whole memo.
Quality Assurance Review (Oversight) Program
September 14, 2010 (Tuesday)
Dear Fellow PICPAns:The Professional Regulatory Board of Accountancy has appointed PICPA Cebu Chapter, in coordination with the University of San Carlos, to host the seminar for the Eastern and Western Visayas Regions. Thus, we are inviting all Public Practitioners in the said regions to the seminar on:
Topic : Quality Assurance Review (Oversight) Program
Date : September 14, 2010 (Tuesday)
Time : 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
Venue : Albert Van Gansewinkel Hall, LGB , University of San Carlos, Cebu City CPE Credits : 8 units
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14th Eastern Visayas Regional Conference
The Eastern Visayas Regional Council and Tacloban City Chapter of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants wish to invite you to the 14th Eastern Visayas Regional Conference at the Leyte Park Resort Hotel in Tacloban City on September 16 to 18, 2010.
Focusing on the theme, PICPA Reaching Out!, the conference aims to update the CPAs from the area with the latest trends in the profession. Topics to be discussed include the 1) The Latest from the Accounting and Auditing Standard-Setting Bodies, 2) Quality Assurance Review & BOA Updates, 3) Securities and Exchange Commission Updates, 4) Risk Management, 5) Updates from the Bureau (BIR), and 6) Stress Management as a Key to Professional Excellence. Click the following for (1)Whole Memo and (2) Application Form and (3)Activity Schedule.
COOPERATIVE EXTERNAL AUDITORS’ ACCREDITATION SEMINAR
TO : ALL PICPAns and OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES
The PICPA Cebu Chapter is cordially inviting you to the Cooperative External Auditors Accreditation Seminar on August 27, 28 & 29, 2010 (Friday to Sunday) from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Center, Cebu City. Participants-Practitioners will earn a maximum of 24 CPE units for the 3 days. You are advised to be at the venue on time to avail of full CPE credit units. We have invited resource speakers from CDA 7 and from other CDA regions.
Participation fees will only be P 4,500 for members in good standing and P 6,000 for other attendees, to cover the cost of the seminar materials, lunch and two snacks a day.
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ANNUAL DINNER WITH PAST PRESIDENTS, IDUCTION CEREMONIES AND AWARDS NIGHT
Greetings!
You are cordially invited to our Annual Dinner with Past Presidents, Induction Ceremonies and Awards Night. This year we are privileged to have Judge Jocelyn Uy Po, a CPA, to be our Guest of Honor and Inducting Officer. During this event we will also be inducting the new set of Officers and Directors for fiscal year 2010-2011, and the exemplary accomplishments of officers, committee chairpersons and members for the fiscal year 2009-2010.
The affair will also be our first fellowship event for the year. The event will be held on July 24, 2010 (Saturday), 6:30 p.m. at Montebello Villa Hotel, Banilad, Cebu City. Assessment fee for the said event is pegged at P 350.00 per participant. Please come in formal attire.
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2010 Accountancy Week
Greetings From PICPA - Cebu.
The Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Cebu Chapter in coordination with the Cebu Federation of Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (CF-JPIA) will be celebrating its Annual Accountancy Week this coming July 18, 2010 to July 24, 2010.
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The Grand Opening Ceremonies will be held at the USC Gymnasium on July 18, 2010 (Sunday) starting off with a motorcade from Cebu Business Park towards the said venue, a holy mass will be celebrated at 8:00 a.m. and a Dance Palabas to be participated in by eleven schools, namely: CIT, CRMC, STC, SWU, UC-LM, UC-Main, UC-Banilad, USC, USJ-R, and USP-F. Among the activities lined-up for the week are the Dance Palabas, Interschool Quiz Bowl, PICPA Fun Golf, Dialogue with the Academe, Seminar on Tax Updates, Talents Day, and JPIA Idol. As a culminating activity, the PICPAns will enjoy a night of fellowship and fun during the Annual Dinner with Past Presidents to be held on July 24, 2010 (Saturday). Moreover, the Induction Ceremonies of the 2010-2011 PICPA Cebu Chapter Officers and Directors will likewise be held during the said event.
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TAX UPDATES SEMINAR and JULY MEMBERSHIP MEETING
Greetings From PICPA - Cebu.
In connection with the 2010 Accountancy Week Celebration, we are pleased to inform you that PICPA Cebu Chapter will conduct a tax updates seminar pertaining to computer and advanced technology on July 20, 2010 (Tuesday), 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Center, D. Jakosalem St., Cebu City.
On this seminar, we have invited our Assistant Regional Director of the BIR Revenue Region No. 13, Mr. Conrado C. Lee, to discuss about the BIR computer audit including the maintenance, retention and submission of electronic records as provided under Revenue Regulation No. 9-2009.
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POLO SHIRTS FOR THE ACCOUNTANCY WEEK
Good day to all fellow PICPAns.
The Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Cebu Chapter will be celebrating its Annual Accountancy Week on July 18 to 24, 2010. To start the week-long celebration, we are planning to have a parade and a motorcade around Cebu City, together with the participating schools and their respective muses.
In connection with this we are inviting you to participate in the week-long activities we have prepared for you. Likewise, we have prepared customized color-coded Polo Shirts for every sector, namely: Green (for public practice), Blue (for education), Yellow (for commerce and industry), and Cream (for government). Price is fixed at only P 300.00 per piece. Sizes are available for Men at Extra-Large, Large and Medium and for Women at Large, Medium and Small. We encourage you to place your orders and pay at the PICPA Secretariat the earliest, since the supply of this is limited. Come and support your respective sectors. Click Here to Download the whole Memo.
Tax Updates Seminar and June Membership Meeting
TO : ALL PICPA MEMBERS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES
Greetings!
The Tax Updates Seminar and our membership meeting for this month will be on June 26, 2010 [Saturday] from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Center, D. Jakosalem St., Cebu City.
Topics for discussion will include the following:
- RR 2-2010 (proper claim of the Optional Standard Deduction, amends RR 16-08);
- RR 3-2010 (Submission of Management Responsibility);
- RR 4-2010 (updated requisites accreditation tax practitioners;
- RR 5-2010 (amendments to taxpayer registration procedures);
- RMC 45-2010 (RA 9994, Exemption from VAT of Senior Citizens);
- RMO 45-2010 (procedures for the issuance of Subpoena Duces Tecum); and
The resource speaker is Mr. Ipher Q. Tabanag, Group Supevisor, Large Taxpayer Audit Division, BIR National Office, Diliman, Quezon City. Click Here to Download the whole Memo.
SEMINAR ON IFRS FOR SMEs
TO : ALL PICPAns and OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES
We will have a Seminar on IFRS for SMEs on July 3 and 4, 2010 (Saturday and Sunday), 8:00 A.M. TO 5:00 P.M. at the Sacred Heart Center Social Hall, D. Jakosalem St. Cebu City. We have invited Dean Ester Ledesma and Mr. Ruel Hermosilla of PICPA National as our resource speakers.Participants can earn a maximum of 15 units for these two day seminar. This seminar is under accreditation of PICPA National, as the CPE Provider.
Minimal fee of Two Thousand Five Hundred (P 2,500.00) Pesos only will be assessed to cover the cost of meals, honorarium of speakers, plane fare and other incidental expenses. Prior reservation with payment is highly requested to ascertain if we can reach the minimum number of participants needed by the Chapter in order to push through the seminar, and also for the participants to be assured of a slot and materials. Deadline is set on June 28, 2010. Non-PICPA members are also invited to join. Click Here to Download the whole Memo.
ELECTION OF CHAPTER COUNCIL MEMBERS FOR 2010–2011
Please be informed that our fiscal election of chapter council members for the year 2010-2011 will be held on May 17, 2010 (Monday) at PICPA Cebu Office, Sanciangko Street, Cebu City from 7:30 A.M. to 6:30 P.M.
The official candidates:
- Acosta, William
- Baldecir, Marissa
- Baruc, Marlon
- Cambonga, Lourdes
- Leones, Alan
- Mora, Rheneir
- Ortiz, Angelito
- Padua, Marivic
- Panares, Marven
- Penas, Noe Jude Jr.
- Sagarino, Gerald
- Supilanas, Arnold
- Tan, Teresita
- Vasquez, Randy
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NOMINATIONS FOR 2010 - 2011 COUNCIL MEMBERS
TO : : ALL PICPAns
The Nominating Committee is now accepting nominations for Chapter Council Members for 2010-2011.
A nominee must possess the following qualifications:
- Filipino citizen
- Member in good standing of Cebu Chapter for last two years
- Chapter Council Member or Committee Chairperson prior to his/her nomination.
For the purpose of the forthcoming election, a member in good standing is an active member whose membership dues are fully paid as of March 22, 2010. Likewise, only members in good standing as of March 22, 2010 will be allowed to vote.you may call the PICPA Cebu Office at telephone numbers 2532871 and 2550163 for inquiries. Click Here to Download the whole Memo and Click Here to download Nomination Form
ELECTION OF 2010-2011 NATIONAL SECTORAL DIRECTORS AND REGIONAL SECTORAL REPRESENTATIVES
TO : : ALL PICPAns
The election for the National Director for Eastern Visayas Region, National Sectoral Directors and Regional Sectoral Representatives will be on a Chapter level. PICPA members in good standing as of March 22, 2010 can vote in two ways, that is thru the use of the proxy ballots or thru floor voting.
The PICPA National COMELEC has been distributing the proxy ballots. Proxy ballots should be returned to COMELEC/Post Office (P.O. Box 2904 – Makati City) on or before 5:00 p.m. of April 26, 2010 to undergo the validation proceedings. Please be reminded to fill them in your own handwriting with your choice for Regional Director, Regional Sectoral Director, and your Regional Sectoral Representative. If at this time you have not received your COMELEC Prescribed Design and Pre-Numbered Proxy Ballot and Election Proxy, you may call the PICPA Cebu Office at telephone numbers 2532871 and 2550163for inquiries. Click Here to Download the whole Memo
SEMINAR ON PFRS 7 DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS & UPDATES ON NOTES TO FS DISCLOSURES
TO : : ALL PICPAns
Greetings! Come March 29, 2010 (Monday), from 1:00-5:00 P.M., we will have a seminar-workshop on PFRS 7 DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS & UPDATES ON NOTES TO FS DISCLOSURES to be facilitated by Atty. Bethuel V. Tanupan, CPA at the Sacred Heart Center Social Hall, D. Jakosalem St. Cebu City.
Minimal fee of five hundred pesos (P500.00) for members in good standing or six hundred pesos (P600.00) for members not in good standing as well as other attendees, will be assessed to cover the cost of snacks and other incidental expenses. Pre-registration is needed for proper accommodation arrangements. Deadline is set on March 27, 2010. Non-PICPA members are also invited to join.
For any inquiries, you may contact the PICPA-Cebu Secretariat at telephone numbers 2532871 and 2550163 and fax your confirmation slip to 2543040.
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TAX UPDATES AND PAG-IBIG UPDATES SEMINAR AND MARCH MEMBERSHIP MEETING on March 2, 2010, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
TO : : ALL PICPAns, ACCOUNTANTS, BOOKKEEPERS and OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES
In preparation for the filing of the 2009 Income Tax Returns, we are pleased to inform you that PICPA Cebu Chapter will conduct a tax update seminar at the Sacred Heart Center on March 2, 2010, 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Topics for discussion will include the following:
- ITR Filing Reminders
- Other tax updates
CPE ON THE ROAD (EVR VERSION) Part I on Feb. 24, 25 and 27, 2010
TO : PICPAns and OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES
FROM : PICPA EASTERN VISAYAS REGION
To provide practitioners the opportunity to earn the units required for the renewal of their PRC/BOA accreditation, PICPA Eastern Visayas Region and PICPA Cebu Chapter will again deliver the CPE on the Road (EVR Version). Part 1 of the 2010 Season will be held on February 24, 25and 27 ,2010, at the Sacred Heart Center, D. Jakosalem St. Cebu Ciity . Participants will earn 22.5 cpe units for the 3 day activity.
The session on February 24 and 25 and 27 will tackle ETHICS, PSAs, PFRS updates and CDA/SEC rules. Attendees will earn 4 units for Relevant Laws ; 4 units for Ethics; 3.5 units for PSAs and 11 units for PFRSs. Click Here to Download the whole Memo
Easy Plan for Membership Reinstatement
TO : All PICPA - Cebu Members Not in Good Standing
Greetings!
The Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants Cebu Chapter has always been looking after the professional well-being and development of its members. At the same time, as CPAs, we owe our support and concern for the realization of the missions of this only accredited professional organization that we have.
In the light of the foregoing, we are campaigning for this Easy Plan for Membership Reinstatement, which will facilitate a convenient and affordable means of paying your membership obligations and of reinstating your good standing status in the membership of the Institute. Click Here to Download the whole Memo
January Membership Meeting (SEC Updates)
TO : ALL PICPAns and OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES
Greetings!
Our membership meeting for this month, with the topic: SEC UPDATES will be on January 25, 2010 [Monday] from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Center, D. Jakosalem St., Cebu City. The speaker for this months membership meeting is Atty. Bethuel V. Tanupan, Partner of Diaz, Murillo, Dalupan and Co., CPAs [DMD]. Click Here to Download the whole Memo
DECEMBER 2009 MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND CHRISTMAS PARTY
TO : ALL PICPAns and OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES
Good day to all fellow PICPAns
Please be informed that our Membership Meeting for the month of December will be held this coming December 15, 2009 at Sacred Heart Center, D. Jakosalem St., Cebu City.
We are inviting Ms. Ofelia Mendoza, the OIC-Cebu Coty Treasurers Office, to share to us her views regarding the topic Updates in Renewals of Business Permits and updates in Local Taxations. Our PICPA CEBU Director Arnold Supilanas will also share his expertise in the topic Year-end Tax Compliance and Alpha-list Preparations.
Our Chapter President Atty. Bethuel Tanupan, will likewise give the general membership updates of current boards accomplishments during the past months and what to expect in the succeeding months. For inquiries, please contact PICPA Cebu office at 253-2871 or 255-0163. Click Here to Download the whole Memo
CPE ON THE ROAD (EVR VERSION) - [Part 4 of 4] DECEMBER 9, 10, 11 and 12, 2009
TO : ALL PICPAns and OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES
To provide practitioners the opportunity to earn the units required for the renewal of their PRC/BOA accreditation, PICPA Eastern Visayas Region and PICPA Cebu Chapter will again deliver the CPE on the Road (EVR Version). Part 4 of the series will be held on December 9, 10, 11 and 12 ,2009, at the Sacred Heart Center, D. Jakosalem St. Cebu City .
Participants will earn 30 cpe units for the 4 day activity, which is more than what is required for the last part of 15 units. We decided to add more days because of the clamor of some participants to offer sessions for ETHICS, PFRSs and PSAs which they failed to attend in the previous runs. This will be the last seminar for the year. For inquiries, please contact PICPA Cebu office at 253-2871 or 255-0163.
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BOOKKEEPING REQUIREMENTS OF BIR and OCTOBER MEMBERSHIP MEETING
TO : ALL PICPAns, ACCOUNTANTS, BOOKKEEPERS and OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES
The PICPA Cebu Chapter in coordination with the Bureau of Internal Revenue cordially invites you to attend the Seminar on October 27, 2009 (Tuesday), 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Center, Cebu City. Topics for discussion will be simple bookkeeping and bookkeeping requirements of BIR.
Our resource speakers are BIR Regional Director Rodita B. Galanto and Atty. Rhenier P. Mora, the Asst. Council of PICPA Cebu and the Manager of RP Mora Accounting and Law Office.
To cover the cost of materials, snacks, venue and other incidental expenses, a minimal fee is assessed at P 500 for members in good standing and P 600 for other attendees.
For inquiries, please contact PICPA Cebu office at 253-2871 or 255-0163.
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CPE ON THE ROAD (EVR VERSION) - [Part 3 of 4]
TO : PICPAns and OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES
To provide practitioners the opportunity to earn the units required for the renewal of
of their PRC/BOA accreditation, PICPA Eastern Visayas Region and PICPA Cebu Chapter
will again deliver the CPE on the Road (EVR Version) Part 3 on November 6 – 7, 2009.
Part 4 will be held on November 13 and 14, 2009, at the Sacred Heart Center, D. Jakosalem St., Cebu Ciity . Participants will earn 15 cpe units for each 2 days or for a total of 60 units for the
4 sessions. Click Here to Download the whole Memo