BOA Chairman Joel L. Tan-Torres The newly appointed BOA is committed to pursue its mandate as prescribed in Philippine Accountancy Law of 2004 and as required by the PRC in the context of recent developments and available resources. With the support of the PRC leadership and the various stakeholders of the profession, the BOA and the accountancy profession is ready in Expanding Horizons The essentials for Expanding Horizons: Commitment to pursue ALL mandates Support of and close coordination with PRC and various stakeholders Provide and implement solutions for identified constraints Implement an ASAP time line Consists of 64 projects and increasing Completed or on going projects Quality Assurance Review Mutual Recognition Arrangement BoA office Reorganization Code of Ethics CPA examinations New CPA oath taking Website, facebook and twitter Renewal of license and accreditation Continuing Professional Development Outreach and volunteer projects Performance Governance System Initiate an “Outstanding Sectoral Organization” Award Publish a coffee table book entitled “Champion CPAs” Other EH projects affecting Government sector Encourage the participation in the internship program of accounting students Support the Integrity Initiative movement Encourage the establishment of more GACPA chapters Coordinate with CSC on value and requirement of being a CPA for promotion and appointment to relevant accountant positions Initiate Project “Tulong sa Barangay” Coordinate with DOF/BIR for the operationalization of the Tax Academy Coordinate with COA, DBM, etc. on government accounting issues Conduct a project Accntnt campaign www.facebook.com/boa.gov.ph www.twitter.com/boa_gov_ph OFFICIAL SITES www.facebook.com/boa.gov.ph www.twitter.com/boa_gov_ph With the support and cooperation of all stakeholders, our accountancy profession is well on its ways towards Becoming the number one Profession in the country with its Expanding Horizons initiative BOA Chairman Joel L. Tan-Torres