ADDU ACC Team Wins Interschool Cooperative Quiz Bee 2026
Ateneo de Davao Accountancy Team was crowned Champion of the Interschool Cooperative Quiz Bee 2026 on 15 October 2026, at the Abreeza Mall Atrium in Davao City.
Representing the University were Accountancy students Lorrhaine Mae B. Baintin, Robert Julius G. Lastimosa, and Adrianne Heart O. Te. They were coached by Dr. Cleofe A. Arib, CPA, Chairperson of the Accountancy Department.
About the competition
Held under the theme “Building Cooperative Knowledge Among the Youth,” the quiz bee was organized by the Model Cooperative Network (MCN), the Federation of FOCCUS Cooperatives, and the PICPA Davao Chapter in celebration of Cooperative Month.
The competition tested participants’ knowledge of Philippine cooperative laws, regulations, accounting standards, and financial reporting practices. It was composed of three rounds: Easy, Moderate, and Difficult. The earlier rounds featured objective-type questions, while the Difficult Round required participants to solve problems and provide the correct answers.
Topics covered Republic Act No. 9520, or the Philippine Cooperative Code of 2008, and relevant Cooperative Development Authority Memorandum Circulars on the standard chart of accounts, financial reporting framework, and financial performance standards for cooperatives.
The championship
For their victory, the Ateneo Accountancy Team received a cash prize of Php 20,000, a certificate for the University, and customized medals for the team members.
The Business and Management (B&M) Department also participated in the event, reflecting the University’s active engagement in initiatives that promote academic excellence and the real-world application of business knowledge.
