
Makati City, November 2025
The Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) is the accredited integrated professional organization of Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and has been acknowledged as one of the prominent professional organizations with highly-respected, world class and socially committed Filipino CPAs with the mission of enhancing the integrity of the accountancy profession, serving the best interest of its members and stakeholders, and contributing to the attainment of the country’s national objectives.
To achieve these goals, PICPA continuously strives to bring PICPA closer to its members and keep them abreast of issues and trends that promote professional development, camaraderie and maintaining a tradition of professional excellence.
Maceda Valencia & Co. was privileged to host Mr. Eric J. Magcale, President of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants – Southern Metro Manila Chapter (PICPA SMMC) and Ms. Marie Alover SMMC Past President during a recent courtesy visit to the Firm.
The meeting provided an opportunity to strengthen ties between the organization and the Firm, as well as to discuss PICPA’s membership services, ongoing initiatives and programs aimed at advancing the accounting profession. Topics covered included professional development activities and upcoming events designed to support members and promote excellence in practice.
