The Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) is the national professional accountancy body of the Philippines. Explorers with an accounting background first formed the PICPA in November 1929.[2] The PICPA focuses on four areas of practice for a CPA: Public Practice, Commerce and Industry, Education, and Government.[2]
Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants
Logo of PICPA
Abbreviation
PICPA
Formation
November 1, 1929; 94 years ago (1929-11-01)
Legal status
non-stock corporation; accredited professional organization[1]
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