Accounting teachers, reviewers, and authors from across the Philippines convened for the 33rd Accounting Teachersโ Conference, organized by the National Association of Certified Public Accountants in Education (NACPAE), from June 9 to 11, 2026 at Ateneo de Davao University (ADDU) in Davao City. Representing Notre Dame of Dadiangas University (NDDU), the Business College Accountancy Department actively participated in the three-day conference, which carried the theme โAccounting Teachers in Mission: Leading with Impact.โ
DAY 1: Industry Roadmaps, BOA Scope and Authority, and Transformative CommunicationThe conference commenced with the Kapihan Session: Industry Roadmaps for Accounting-Related Programs, featuring distinguished panelists Dr. Angelita Claudio Ty, CPA, Vice President for Education of PICPA National Office; Mr. Mark Jayson Agacer, US CMA, CPA, CSCA, CSSYB, President of the Institute of Management AccountantsโPhilippines Chapter; Mr. Allan W. Ocho, CPA, CISA, CRISC, CISM, CPDSE, Co-Chair for External Linkages of 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.
The session provided participants with valuable insights into emerging trends, industry expectations, and the future direction of accounting education and practice.The afternoon opening ceremonies featured a keynote address by former Commission on Audit Commissioner Atty. Roland Cafรฉ Pondoc, CPA, who shared insights on leadership, accountability, and the evolving role of accounting professionals in nation-building. Participants also attended Technical Session 1, BOA Scope and Authority: A Regulatory Overview, delivered by Hon. Thelma S. Ciudadano, CPA, Board Member of the Professional Regulation Commissionโs Board of Accountancy, followed by Technical Session 2, Transformative Communication Approaches for Accounting Educators, presented by Mr. Lloyd Anton Von M. Colita, MEAL, Associate Professor of the University of Southern Mindanao. The first day concluded with the Pillar of Accountancy Education Award, Sponsors Appreciation and Award, and Fellowship Night, fostering camaraderie among accounting educators from different parts of the country.
DAY 2: Sustainability, Data Privacy, Research, and Well-BeingThe second day of the conference focused on sustainability, data protection, research, and mental wellness in accounting education. Technical Session 3, Living Sustainability: The Role of Accounting Teachers in Driving Personal and Professional Change, was delivered by Mr. Lucky Wilmar L. Cimatu, CPA, MSc, Senior Managing Consultant for Advisory Services of P&A Grant Thornton. The session emphasized the vital role of accounting educators in promoting sustainable practices and fostering responsible leadership among future professionals.
This was followed by Technical Session 4, Safeguarding Student Data: Data Privacy and Protection in the Educational Environment, presented by Atty. Ira R. Calatrava-Valenzuela, Data Protection Officer of ADDU. Participants gained a deeper understanding of data privacy laws and the importance of protecting student information in educational institutions.
In the afternoon, Dr. Henry Rufino, CPA, Associate Dean of Tarlac State University, facilitated Technical Session 5 on Research Presentation, showcasing current research initiatives and scholarly contributions in accounting education. During the session, Mr. Gonzalo D. Ruales Jr., CPA, MBA, DBA(c), Program Head of the Accountancy Department of NDDU presented the research study entitled โFinancial Literacy, Risk Tolerance, Stock Market Participation, and Digital Financial Platform Utilization among Millennials and Generation Z.โ The study was selected as one of only four research papers featured during the conference, underscoring the scholarly contributions of NDDU faculty to the fields of accounting, finance, and business education.
The day concluded with Technical Session 6, Balancing the Books and the Mind: Understanding the Impact of Stress in Accounting Education and Practical Coping Strategies, facilitated by Dr. Nelly Z. Limbadan, RPSY, RPM, CSCLP, Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences of ADDU. The session underscored the importance of mental health and resilience among educators and accounting professionals.
DAY 3: Purpose-Driven Leadership and Innovative TeachingThe final day of the conference centered on leadership and innovative pedagogical approaches in accounting education. Technical Session 7, Leading with Purpose: Guiding the Next Generation of Accountants, was delivered by Fr. Karel S. San Juan, SJ, PhD, President of ADDU. His presentation encouraged educators to embrace purposeful leadership and mentorship in shaping competent, ethical, and socially responsible accounting professionals.
Participants then engaged in Technical Session 8, which featured parallel activities. The onsite participants took part in a Team Building Activity facilitated by Ms. Nancy J. Pavia, LPT, Assistant Professor of ADDU, aimed at strengthening collaboration, communication, and teamwork among accounting educators. Meanwhile, online participants attended a session on Reinforcing the Technological and Pedagogical Knowledge in the TPACK of Accounting Teachers, presented by Asst. Prof. Alvin Ringgo C. Reyes, MA, College Secretary of the University of Santo Tomas, College of Education. The session explored strategies for integrating technology and pedagogy to enhance teaching effectiveness in the accounting classroom.
The conference concluded with the Management of Learning session, bringing to a close three days of meaningful discussions, professional development, and collaboration among accounting educators, reviewers, and authors committed to advancing accountancy education in the Philippines.
