The results of the October 2009 board exams given by the Board of Accountancy is out and am glad that the daughter of a friend who studied in one of Manila’s leading universities was one of those who passed. Passing rate was 41.68% which means there were still more who failed than passed this tough exam

Congratulations to the country’s new batch of accountants! Without a doubt, this remains one of the exacting and demanding professions there is and they deserve to be taken care of. Businesses wouldn’t be running soundly and anomalies wouldn’t be uncovered without them, right? Accountants also remain very much in-demand in the Philippines and abroad… especially the latter where the most talented number crunchers have relocated.

Judging from the top passers of the latest board exam results, it seems being called a top accountant isn’t any more the monopoly of top universities in Manila like UP, De La Salle-Manila, UE and UST. This year’s CPA board exam topnotchers come from reputable universities in the provinces.

Here’s the names of the top 10 placers with their respective schools:

(1) Romelyn Manset Carpio, De La Salle University-Lipa, 91.71;
Ivan Rhett Villacampa Macabeo, Bicol University-Legazpi, 91.71;

(2) Laila Topacio Amon, De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, 91.57;
Reginald Lajara Laco, De La Salle University-Lipa, 91.57;
Ariel Cangrehilla Nacion, Mindanao State University-Gen. Santos City, 91.57;

(3) Belvin Lopez Armenion, University Of Cebu In Lapulapu & Mandaue, 91.29;
Joseph Albert Josol Bulao, Ateneo De Davao University, 91.29;
Ma Theresa Solano Pamintuan, University Of The Philippines-Diliman, 91.29;

(4) Jamie Ann Dela Cruz Datol, University Of The East-Caloocan, 91.00;
Francis Angel Lim Reyes, Of Santo Tomas, 91.00;

(5) Ryan Dulamal Nandwani, Of Saint La Salle, 90.86;
Reyland Jethro Pen Torres, Notre Dame Of Marbel University, 90.86;

(6) Hexilon Salenga Manabat, Holy Angel University, 90.71;
Kevin Bacungan Manansala, Mindanao State University-Marawi City, 90.71;

(7) Kaiser Yohann Pranada Ballecer, Bicol University-Legazpi, 90.57;
Cris Leo Molina Villanueva, University Of Santo Tomas, 90.57;

(8) Miken Fortunato Padilla, University Of Santo Tomas, 90.43;
Alissa Star Emperado Reyes, University Of Santo Tomas, 90.43;
Gibson Tengco Tan, University Of Santo Tomas, 90.43;

(9) Jerlynne Castillo Dela Cruz, University Of Santo Tomas, 90.29;
Maricor Patricio Fernandez, University Of San Carlos, 90.29;
Ronalyn Castro Laxamana, Holy Angel University, 90.29;

(10) Roel Samson Boiser, Baliuag University (Baliuag Colleges), 90.14;
Paul Robert Vera Morata, Ateneo De Naga, 90.14.

via Manila Bulletin Online