AdDU Hosts 33rd Accounting Teachers’ Conference
Ateneo de Davao University welcomed accounting educators, practitioners, and academic leaders from across the country for the opening day of the 33rd Accounting Teachers’ Conference on 9-11 June 2026, at the Bapa Benny Tudtud Auditorium, Jacinto Campus. The conference carried the theme, “Accounting Teachers in Mission: Leading with Impact.”
Day One Recap: Mapping Out the Future of Accounting Education
The first day featured discussions on industry roadmaps for accounting-related programs through the KAPIHAN Session. The panel brought together distinguished leaders from key professional organizations, including Ms. Angelita Claudio Ty, CPA, Vice President for Education of the PICPA National Office; Mr. Mark Jayson Agacer, US. CMA, CPA, CSCA, CSSYB, President of the Institute of Management Accountants – Philippine Chapter; Mr. Allan W. Ocho, CPA, CISA, CRISC, CISM, CPDSE, Co-Chair for External Linkages/CSR and Academe of the ISACA – Manila Chapter; and Ms. Christiane Joymiel Say Mendoza, CPA, CISA, CIA, 1st Vice President and Chair of the Advocacy Committee of the Institute of Internal Auditors Philippines. Together, they shared insights on the evolving landscape of the accounting profession and its implications for accounting education.
The conference formally opened with the declaration by Ms. Dyan Nicole M. Francisco, CPA, US. CMA, MBA, Vice President-External of NACPAE and Conference Chair, followed by messages from University President Fr. Karel S. San Juan, SJ, and NACPAE President Ms. Ruth E. Chew, CPA, MBA.
The keynote message was delivered by Atty. Roland Café Pondoc, CPA, Former Commissioner of the Commission on Audit (COA) and National President of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA).
Participants then attended technical sessions led by Hon. Thelma S. Ciudadano, CPA, on the scope and authority of the Board of Accountancy, and Mr. Lloyd Anton Von M. Colita, MEAL, on transformative communication approaches for accounting educators.
Day Two Recap: On Advancing Research, Sustainability, and Well-Being
The second day of the conference started with technical sessions led by Mr. Lucky Wilmar L. Cimatu, CPA, MSc, on the role of accounting educators in advancing sustainability and professional transformation, and Atty. Ira R. Calantrava-Valenzuela on safeguarding student data and strengthening data privacy practices in educational institutions.
In the afternoon, Dr. Henry Rufino, CPA, Associate Dean of Tarlac State University, shared practical insights on conducting and developing quality research in accounting education. This was followed by research presentations from Mr. Amir T. Auditor, CPA, MSA; Dr. Rex L. Carton, CPA, RN, REB, REA, JD; Mr. Jay T. Punayan, CPA, MBA, MPA; and Mr. Gonzalo D. Rualos Jr., CPA, MBA, DBA(c), who highlighted diverse studies covering tax incentives, financial literacy, digital finance, and corporate financial performance.
The conference then concluded with a session by Dr. Nelly Z. Limbadan, RPSY, RPM, CSCLP, focusing on stress management and coping strategies in accounting education.
Day Three Recap: Moving Forward for the Next Generation of Accountants
Continuing the theme, participants attended a technical session on purpose-driven leadership led by University President Fr. Karel S. San Juan, SJ, which highlighted the role of educators in guiding and inspiring the next generation of accountants.
The conference concluded with a team-building activity facilitated by Ms. Nancy J. Pavia, LPT, together with the Physical Education faculty of Ateneo de Davao University, fostering collaboration, camaraderie, and meaningful engagement among participants. Simultaneously, online delegates participated in a technical session by Assistant Professor Alvin Ringgo C. Reyes of the University of Santo Tomas on reinforcing the technological and pedagogical knowledge of accounting teachers through the TPACK framework.
As the conference drew to a close, participants departed with renewed insights, strengthened professional networks, and a shared commitment to advancing excellence and impact in accounting education.
