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Degree Programs

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (4 years)

Bachelor of Science in Accounting Information System (4 years)

Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting (4 years)

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Administration Office
2/F Albertus Magnus Building, Ruaño Drive,
University of Santo Tomas
España Boulevard, Sampaloc,
Manila 1008, Philippines
+63-2-3406-1612
+63-2-3406-1611 local 8372
college.accountancy@ust.edu.ph
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Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Philosophy

Admission and Retention Policies

Vision, Mission, Core Values, and Philosophy

Vision

By 2030, the UST-Alfredo M. Velayo College of Accountancy envisions itself as a premier institution in accountancy education and research in the Asia-Pacific, producing morally upright world-class accountants and effecting social transformation.

Mission

The UST-Alfredo M. Velayo College of Accountancy dedicates itself to:

provide quality accounting education in the formation of competent, compassionate, and committed persons who are active agents of social transformation;
enhance the competencies of its academic and non-academic personnel through continuous training and development;
undertake and apply research findings for the improvement of business practices that promote the well-being of society;
develop in its stakeholders’ opportunities for lifelong learning needed to fulfill their aspirations and contribute to society; and
sustain an evangelized public presence by actively responding to the needs of industry, government, and society.

Core Values

The UST-Alfredo M. Velayo College of Accountancy embodies the following Thomasian core values:

Competence,
Compassion, and
Commitment

Educational Philosophy

The UST AMV College of Accountancy (“the college”) believes that the “learners of today are the leaders of tomorrow”. Therefore, teaching and learning are expected to produce competent, compassionate, and committed Thomasian accountants.

Competence: Developing Mental Agility

Learning best happens when learners construct their own knowledge. Facilitators must therefore equip the learners with essential concepts and theories for problem-solving. Furthermore, facilitators (academic staff) should carefully scaffold the problem-solving process through the learner’s application of frameworks, theories, and concepts. Thomasian accountants are expected to select, apply, and reflect on existing theories in analyzing the most pressing accounting issues.

Compassion: Inculcating Our Christian Identity

Tracing its Christian roots, the college believes that all learning is incomplete without its social dimension. Learning in college, therefore, should encompass the ethical and social dimensions of business, finance, and accounting. Furthermore, Thomasian accountants are expected to be reflective of their own decisions, taking into consideration all stakeholders involved.

Commitment: Life-long Learning, Life-long Leading

The college fosters a learning environment where learners are expected to be fully dedicated and committed to their own learning. Rather than giving them answers, leading-learners into a feasible solution enables them to take full ownership of their own learning. As accounting practice constantly evolves, Thomasian accountants are expected to simultaneously learn and lead in their respective fields.

Teaching and learning in the college develop learners into well-rounded professionals where a healthy balance of competence, compassion, and commitment will enable them to lead lives of integrity as professional accountants and nation builders.

Admission and Retention Policies

Student Performance Contract

Student Performance Contract (.pdf)

Frequently Asked Questions pertaining to the Degree Programs, Retention Policies, and Student Performance Contract

What are the differences among the three programs: BS Accountancy, BS Accounting Information System and BS Management Accounting?

While all programs are anchored on core accounting, business, and general education courses, each program offers a course of study unique and relevant to each accounting specialization.

The BS Accountancy (BSA) program offers a wide array of courses on external financial statements assurance and audit services. BSA graduates are expected to take the licensure examination for certified public accountants administered by the Board of Accountancy (Philippines) and other international accounting certifications (e.g., ACCA).

Meanwhile, the BS Management Accounting (BSMA) program is focused on corporate accounting and controllership. BSMA graduates are expected to take the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) examination administered by the Institute of Management Accountants (USA and Australia), or the Certified Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).

Finally, the BS Accounting Information System (BSAIS) program is geared towards a career in information systems audit and information technology governance with a foundation on accounting information systems. BSAIS graduates are expected to take the Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) examination administered by ISACA (USA), the international professional organization of information technology governance professionals.

With the breadth and depth offered by the specialized and general courses respectively, graduates of the UST AMV College of Accountancy are expected to become lifelong learners and leaders regardless of specialization.

What happens when a student incurs failure during the first year?

As a rule, the University has a debarment policy applicable to students who incur failures corresponding to 9 units or the equivalent of one-half of their load (for students who did not take the full regular load).

However, freshmen in their first term in the University are exempted from this rule. A student who in his/her first term in the University and who incurs failures corresponding to nine units or more will be allowed to be readmitted in the succeeding term on a probationary basis.

The probationary basis will allow the student to clear all his/her deficiencies until the succeeding special term. Failure to clear the deficiencies and/or incurring additional deficiencies in the second term will exclude the student on probation from admission to the second curriculum year.

Moreover, any student who incurs a failure during the first curriculum years, subject to the debarment policy as stated, cannot anymore proceed to the BS Accountancy Program and may choose between the BSMA or BSAIS.

What happens when a student accumulates uncleared deficiency of 9 units at the end of the first curriculum year and thereafter?

The debarment policy of the University will apply as discussed above.

What is an uncleared deficiency?

An uncleared deficiency pertains to an instance of failure in a course which is still to be removed through retaking and passing the said course.

For example, if in the first term of his/her first year, a student incurs a failure in a three-unit course then the student’s deficiency is three units at the end of the first term.

If in the succeeding (second) term, the same student retakes the same course and still incurs a failure, his/her deficiency becomes six units. As a rule, uncleared deficiencies are counted by instance and not by course.

Will a student who does not have a failure during the first and second years have the option to choose among the three programs: BSA, BSAIS, or BSMA?

A student without failure for the first and second years may choose any one of the three programs, including the BSA, if s/he has a grade of 2.50 or better in all accounting, finance, law, and taxation courses. All other students who did not incur failures but did not meet the 2.50 grade will be ranked based on grades’ weighted average (GWA) and may be considered for the BSA program, subject to availability of slots.

When a student incurs a grade of 2.50 or better in all courses of Accounting, Law and Tax, during the first two curriculum years, does she enjoy the option to choose among the three programs?

Yes, the student may be retained in the BSA program provided s/he did not incur failures in any of the courses. S/he may also shift to the BSMA or BSAIS programs.

Can a student shift to and from any of the Accounting programs during the first and second years?

Yes, provided that all classification requirements are met. However, courses in the first and second years across the three programs are common. It is more efficient if the student will wait for the classification process (at the end of the second year) if s/he considers shifting to another program.

Will a student retained in or shifted to BS Accountancy be subjected to further grade requirements?

Yes, the debarment policy will still apply to all students across all programs. The debarment policy of the University does not allow his/her admission during the subsequent term when the accumulated uncleared deficiency is at least 9 units. Fourth year students, however, are not anymore subject to debarment. For this purpose, fourth year students are those who have successfully completed all the courses in the three curriculum years of the program.

Are there also grade requirements for students in the BSMA or BSAIS?

Yes, the debarment policy will still apply to all students across the program, except for fourth-year students. Also for this purpose, fourth year students are those who have successfully completed all the courses in the three curriculum years of the program(s).

Can a student who finished BSMA or BSAIS proceed to BS Accountancy for a second degree?

Yes, this will be considered as a second-degree application covered by the student handbook (PPS No. 1009a). Furthermore, the 2.50 grade requirement during the first two curriculum years, among others shall still apply.

Recognitions

Achievers

Recognitions

Certified (BS Accountancy)

Level III Accreditation (BS Accountancy)

Level II Accreditation (BS Management Accounting)

Accredited (BS Accountancy)

Achievers

2022 PICPA Outstanding CPA in Education

2021 Pillar of Education Awardee, National Association of Certified Public Accountants in Education

2018 Awardee for Accountancy Authors, Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountant

2018 ICMA Global Accounting Hall of Fame

2020 Outstanding CPA in Education, Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants

2018 Awardee for Accountancy Authors, Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountant

2018 Productivity Awardee, Philippine Association of Researchers and Statistical Software Users

2018 PICPA Young Achiever in Education

2022 PICPA Young Achiever in Education

Student Organizations

Patron Saint

Updates

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Accountancy Student Council
Accountancy Journal
Commission on Elections
Community Achievers Association – Accountancy Unit
Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants
Paci Rhutmos
Pax Romana – Accountancy Unit
Scarlet – Accountancy Unit
Society of Business Managerial Accountants
The Accountancy Chamber Singers
Thomasian Youth Builders
UST Red Cross Youth Council – Accountancy Unit
UST Accounting Information System Society

Patron Saint

ST. JOSEPH

(1st Century AD), husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Patron of the UST-AMV College of Accountancy

Feast Day: March 19

St. Joseph, the spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the foster-father of Jesus, was probably born in Bethlehem and probably died in Nazareth. In the plan of salvation, God assigned to Joseph, “the just man” (cf. Mt 1:19), and spouse of the Virgin Mary (cf. ibid; Lk 1:27), a particularly important mission: legally to insert Jesus Christ into the line of David from whom, according to the prophets, the Messiah would be born, and to act as his father and guardian.

In virtue of this mission, God revealed to Joseph that Jesus had been conceived by the Holy Spirit; (cf. Mt 1:20-21); he witnessed the birth of Christ in Bethlehem (cf. Lk 2:6-7), the adoration of the shepherds (cf. Lk 2:15-16), the adoration of the Magi (cf. Mt 2:11); he fulfilled his mission religiously with regard to the rearing of Christ, having had him circumcised according to the discipline of the Covenant of Abraham (Lk 2:21) and in giving him the name of Jesus (Mt 1:21); in accordance with the Law of the Lord, he presented Christ in the Temple and made the offering prescribed for the poor (cf. Lk 2:22-24; Ex 13:2,12-13), and listened in wonder to the prophecy of Simeon (cf. Lk 2:25-33); he protected the Mother of Christ and her Son from the persecution of Herod by taking them to Egypt (cf. Mt 2:13-23); together with Mary and Jesus, he went every year to Jerusalem for the Passover, and was distraught at having lost the twelve year old Jesus in the Temple (Lk 2:43-50); he lived in Nazareth and exercised paternal authority over Jesus who was submissive to him (Lk 2:51); he instructed Jesus in the law and in the craft of carpentry.

St. Joseph was the provider of the holy family; he was accountable for Jesus as His foster-father, and the Blessed Virgin Mary as her husband. He died before the beginning of Christ’s public life. His was the most beautiful death that one could have, in the arms of Jesus and Mary. Humbly and unknown, he passed his years at Nazareth in silence. He is the patron of the Universal Church. He is the patron of the dying. He is the patron of the UST-AMV College of Accountancy.

Sources:

John Paul II, Redemptoris Custos: On the Person and Mission of St. Joseph in the Life of Christ and of the Church, 15 August 1989.
Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments, Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy, 2001, no. 218-223.

Administrators

Prof. Patricia M. Empleo, PhD,

Dean

Rev. Fr. Franklin F. Beltran, O.P., PhD,

Regent

Inst. Francisco M. Caliwan, Jr., MSPA, MBA,

Assistant Dean

Inst. Fermin Antonio D.R. Yabut, MSPA,

College Secretary

Program Chairpersons

Mr. Eliseo R. Panganiban III, MSPA
erpanganiban@ust.edu.ph

Chair, BS in Accountancy

Mr. Richmond V. Cruz, MBA,
rvcruz@ust.edu.ph

Chair,
BS in Management Accounting

Mr. Louie Gene G. Marasigan, MBA
lgmarasigan@ust.edu.ph

Chair,
BS in Accounting Information System

College Council

Prof. Patricia M. Empleo, PhD

Chair (Ex-Officio)

Rev. Fr. Franklin F. Beltran, O.P., PhD

Member (Ex-Officio)

Mr. Francisco M. Caliwan, Jr., MSPA, MBA

Member (Ex-Officio)

Asst. Prof. Christopher I. German, MBA, MSPA

Member

Mr. Luis M. Chua, MS

Member

Mr. Fermin Antonio D.R. Yabut, MSPA

Secretary (Ex-Officio)

Coordinators and Supervisors

Ms. Melba C. Matula, MBA
mcmatula@ust.edu.ph

Community Development

Mr. Ian Paulo N. Punsalan, MM,
inpunsalan@ust.edu.ph

Computer Laboratory

Asst. Prof. Apollo D. Layug, MBA, MSPA
adlayug@ust.edu.ph

e-Learning Specialist

Mr. Gerber G. Mendoza, MBA
ggmendoza@ust.edu.ph

e-Learning Specialist

Assoc. Prof. Dennis C. Ligan, PhD
dcligan@ust.edu.ph

Library

Asst. Prof. Christopher I. German, MBA, MSPA
cigerman@ust.edu.ph

International Relations

Mr. Fermin Antonio D.R. Yabut, MSPA
fdyabut@ust.edu.ph

Pedagogical Lead

Atty. Kenneth Lloyd G. dela Cruz, Ll. B.,
kgdelacruz@ust.edu.ph

Student Welfare and Development

Faculty Members

Accountancy, Finance, and Taxation Cluster

Asst. Prof. Christine S.M. Alday, MBA, MSPA

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science in Professional Accounting

Asst. Prof. Ryan N. Alejo, DBA

Doctor of Business Administration

Inst. Christopher C. Apsay, Ll. B.

Bachelor of Laws

Asst. Prof. Alfred Lindon F. Berbano, MBA

Master of Business Administration

Atty. Ivan Yannick S. Bagayao, Ll. B.

Bachelor of Laws

Inst. Antonio B. Burgos, MBA

Master of Business Administration

Inst. Antonio Eriberto C. Cabug, MBA

Master of Business Administration

Inst. Francisco M. Caliwan, Jr. MSPA, MBA

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science in Professional Accounting

Inst. Luis M. Chua, MS

Master of Science in Computational Finance

Inst. Albert D. Cruz, MSPA

Master of Science in Professional Accounting

Inst. Richmond V. Cruz, MBA

Master of Business Administration

Atty. Paul Vincent T. Cunanan, Ll. B.

Bachelor of Laws

Inst. Alex B. Custodio, MBA

Master of Business Administration

Asst. Prof. Michael M. Dalimot, MBA, MSPA

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science in Professional Accounting

Asst. Prof. Antonio J. Dayag, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy, major in Commerce

Prof. Patricia M. Empleo, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy, major in Business Management

Inst. Dyan Nicole M. Francisco, BSA

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Asst. Prof. Danilo M. Galang, Jr., JD

Juris Doctor

Inst. Alfonso G. Garcera, MBA

Master in Business Administration

Asst. Prof. Earl Jimson R. Garcia, MBA

Master in Business Administration

Inst. Daryl Angelo M. Geraldo, MBA

Master in Business Administration

Asst. Prof. Christopher I. German, MBA, MSPA

Master in Business Administration

Master of Science in Professional Accounting

Asst. Prof. Maria Theresa V. Gonzales, DBA

Doctor of Business Administration

Atty. Abigail L. Ibañez, MBA

Master in Business Administration

Inst. Rowena U. Jaucian, MBA

Master in Business Administration

Asst. Prof. Reginald L. Laco, JD

Juris Doctor

Asst. Prof. Edita Mara L. Lacsamana, MBA, JD

Master in Business Administration

Juris Doctor

Inst. Christian A. Lacsi, MBA

Master in Business Administration

Asst. Prof. Apollo D.C. Layug, MBA

Master in Business Administration

Assoc. Prof. Dennis C. Ligan, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy, major in Commerce

Atty. Tristan L. Lopez, Ll. B.

Bachelor of Laws

Inst. Gorgonio D. Macariola, MBA

Master in Business Administration

Inst. Louie Gene G. Marasigan, MBA

Master in Business Administration

Inst. Melba C. Matula, MBA

Master in Business Administration

Inst. Gerber G. Mendoza, MBA

Master in Business Administration

Inst. Matthew P. Mendoza, BSA

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy

Inst. Faye Abigail A. Mora, MBA

Master of Business Administration

Asst. Prof. Jemannoel A. Mora, JD

Juris Doctor

Inst. Michael L. Ng, MBA

Master in Business Administration

Inst. Angelo Miguel P. Oasan, MBA

Master in Business Administration

Asst. Prof. Fe R. Ochotorena, DBA

Doctor in Business Administration

Inst. Clark Joed C. Otucan, MBA

Master in Business Administration

Inst. Eliseo R. Panganiban, III, MSPA

Master of Science in Professional Accounting

Inst. Almario G. Parco, Jr., MBA

Master in Business Administration

Inst. Rexie S. Peregrino, MBA

Master in Business Administration

Inst. Ian Paulo N. Punsalan, MM

Master of Management

Asst. Prof. Anna Marie T. Querrer, JD

Juris Doctor

Inst. Clifford V. Ramos, MBA, Ll. B.

Master in Business Administration

Bachelor of Laws

Inst. Jordan G. Ramos, MBA

Master in Business Administration

Asst. Prof. Ronald A. Ricablanca, MBA, Ll. B.

Master in Business Administration

Bachelor of Laws

Inst. Aljon J. Roque, MBA

Master in Business Administration

Inst. Alan Jeffrey T. Santos, MSPA

Master of Science in Professional Accounting

Atty. Guillermo V. Sebastian, Ll. B.

Bachelor of Laws

Atty. Cesar Nickolai F. Soriano, Jr., Ll. B.

Bachelor of Laws

Inst. Marijun V. Sy, MBA

Master in Business Administration

Asst. Prof. Enrico D. Tabag, MBA

Master in Business Administration

Asst. Prof. Fernando I. Talion, DBA

Doctor of Business Administration

Inst. Ferdinand L. Timbang, MS

Master of Science in Computational Finance

Inst. Francisco H. Villamin, Jr., MBA

Master in Business Administration

Inst. Fermin Antonio D.R. Yabut, MSPA

Master of Science in Professional Accounting

Business Law Cluster

Atty. Richard Armand C. Angeles, Ll. B.

Bachelor of Laws

Atty. Kenneth Lloyd G. dela Cruz, Ll. B.

Bachelor of Laws

Atty. James Christopher D. Domingo, MBA, Ll. B.

Master in Business Administration

Bachelor of Laws

Asst. Prof. Almanzor P. Sarip Macmod, Ll. B.

Bachelor of Laws

Business and Mathematics Education Cluster

Asst. Prof. Ofelia T. Balubar, EdD

Doctor of Education in Educational Administration

Inst. Carmela A. Bagayao, MBA

Master in Business Administration

Asst. Prof. Mary Jane A. Castilla, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics Education

Inst. Gerardo M. Castro, MBA

Master in Business Administration

Asst. Prof. Ginavee F. Dapula, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy, major in Commerce

Asst. Prof. Cecilia D. Flores, MA

Master of Arts in Economics

Inst. Luisito S. Macapagal, MA

Master of Arts in Mathematics

Asst. Prof. Nancy R. Macapagal, MA

Master of Arts in Mathematics

Inst. Arnold M. Petalver, MME

Master in Mathematics Education

Inst. Francis R. Ribleza, MBA

Master in Business Administration

Inst. Mark Lester D. Toribio, MBA

Master of Business Administration

Asst. Prof. Antonette C. Torreda, EdD

Doctor of Education, major in Educational Leadership

Asst. Prof. Edgar Allan M. Uy, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy, major in Economics

Guidance Counselors

Ms. Maria Agnes B. Bonifacio, MA, RGC
mbbonifacio@ust.edu.ph

Master of Arts in Education, major in Guidance and Counseling

Ms. Maria Floriza D. Te, MA, RGC
mdte@ust.edu.ph

Master of Arts in Counseling

Ms. Gilda G. Sarmiento, MA, RGC
ggsarmiento@ust.edu.ph

Master of Arts, Major in Guidance and Counseling

Support Staff

Ms. Jaily Kristine A. Aguilar
jaaguilar@ust.edu.ph

Office Clerk

Ms. Cherry Ann M. Empestan
cmempestan@ust.edu.ph

Office Clerk

Ms. Chiara Joy O. Manahan
comanahan@ust.edu.ph

Office Clerk

Ms. Ma. Concepcion A. Paguila
mapaguila@ust.edu.ph

Office Clerk

Mr. Michael Ronald R. Lising
mrlising@ust.edu.ph

Laboratory Technician (Multimedia Room)

Mr. Alvin P. Taypa
aptaypa@ust.edu.ph

Laboratory Technician (Multimedia Room)

History

2022

Mr. Francis Matthew N. Obligacion topped the October 2022 CPA Licensure Examination. Joining Mr. Obligacion was Mr. Marion Jasper T. Tagle (5th).

Ms. Jhoone Cyrelle D. Nacario topped the May 2022 CPA Licensure Examination. Joining Ms. Nacario were Ms. Charlene Mae N. Perez (3rd), Gerimee R. Mappatao (8th), and August Joshua T. Dela Cruz (10th).

Mr. Vincent E. Egalloy was awarded the ICMA Silver Medal Award for garnering the second highest worldwide score in the May/June 2022 Certified Management Accountants Examination.

Prof. Particia M. Empleo, Ph.D. was awarded as PICPA’s Outstanding Certified Public Accountant in Education. Mr. Fermin Antonio Del D.R. Yabut was awarded as PICPA’s Young Achiever in Education,

2021

In May 2021, Prof. Patricia M. Empleo, Ph.D. was conferred the Pillar of Accounting Education award by the National Association of Certified Public Accountants in Education (NACPAE).

2020

Mr. Angel John F. Geronimo received the ICMA Student Certificate of Distinguished Performance award in the September/October 2020 CMA Examination.

In November 2020, Asst. Prof. Antonio J. Dayag, PhD was conferred the Outstanding Certified Public Accountant Award in Education by the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA).

2019

Mr. Justine Louie B. Santiago topped the October 2018 CPA Licensure Examination. Joining Mr. Santiago were Mr. Marc Angelo G. Santos (5^th), Mr. Bill Julius L. Ocampo (6^th), Ms. Alyssa Nicole D. Rosario (9^th), Ms. Lovel A. Dulay (10^th), and Mr. Jhudge P. Salaya (10^th).

Mr. Michael John M. Cortes and Ms. Jo-Anne R. Etin received the ICMA Gold and Silver Medal Awards, respectively, in the September/October 2019 CMA Examination. Meanwhile, Ms. Cherica Joy A. Angeles, Mr. Bill Julius I. Ocampo and Mr. Justine Louie B. Santiago received the ICMA Student Certificate of Distinguished Performance award.

In November 2019, the College hosted the 10^th ASEAN Accounting Education Workgroup Meeting with the theme “AAEW@10: Working Together for a Learned Global Accounting Profession”.

2018

In February 2018, Prof. Patricia M. Empleo, Ph.D. was inducted to the Global Accounting Hall of Fame by the Institute of Certified Management Accountants.

In May 2018, the College established the UST Accounting Center.

In August 2018, the College offered another program in the accountancy umbrella, the BS Accounting Information System.

Ms. Lahaira Amy C. Reyes topped the October 2018 CPA Licensure Examination. Joining Ms. Reyes were Mr. Marc Angelo S. Sanchez (4^th), Ms. Charissa Mae S. Espinola (5^th), Ms. Kathleen Mae T. Puno (5^th), and Mr. James Andrew H. Licaros (10^th).

Mr. Marc Angelo S. Sanchez received the ICMA Priscilla S. Payne Outstanding Student Performance Award for obtaining the highest score among student-examinees across the globe in the September/October 2018 CMA Examination. He was joined by Ms. Francyne Jean M. Corpuz, Ms. Charissa Mae S. Espinola, Ms. Ma. Louella R. Pantorgo, and Ms. Lahaira Amy C. Reyes who all received the ICMA Student Certificate of Distinguished Performance award.

In November 2018, Mr. Francisco M. Caliwan, Jr., was conferred the Young Achiever Award in Education by the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA).

2017

The College expanded its wings by demonstrating its supremacy in the Certified Management Accountant program, a global certification of management accountants. In February 2017 CMA Examination, Mr. Janfher V. Sobinsky received the ICMA Student Certificate of Distinguished Performance award.

In August 2017, the BS Accountancy program received the ASEAN University Network Quality Assurance certification.

The University was hailed as the 3^rd top performing school in the October 2017 CPA Licensure Examination with 91.99% passing rate, with six topnotchers namely: Mr. Alfonso Solomon R. Magno topped the October 2017 CPA Licensure Examination. Joining Mr. Magno were Mr. Ray Jay M. Dizon (4^th), Mr. Alvin Thomas M. Endaya (7^th), Ms. Maria Isabel C. Marfil (9^th), Mr. Marc Euvil D. Villaverde (9^th), Ms. Louize Allain T. Areño (10^th), and Ms. Christine Mae B. De Leon (10^th).

In December 2017, the University of Santo Tomas was accepted into the membership of the ASEAN Accounting Education Workgroup.

2016

On April 13, 2016, the College established the Accountancy Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Center, a Professional Regulator Board of Accountancy (PRBOA) -accredited CPD provider.

The University was hailed as the 2^nd top performing school in the May 2016 CPA Licensure Examination with 90.32% passing rate.

The University was hailed as the 2^nd top performing school in the October 2016 CPA Licensure Examination with 90.72% passing rate, with five topnotchers namely: Ms. Patricia Mae D. Muñoz (3^rd), Mr. Ariel Joseph B. Nipas (3^rd), Ms. Mikie Menelli T. So (4^th), Mr. John Henry G. Pantoja (6^th), and Marlon Chris M. Malicsi (10^th).

2015

The University was hailed as the 2^nd top performing school in the October 2015 CPA Licensure Examination with 95.29% passing rate, with two topnotchers namely: Ms. May Anne R. Reyes (7^th) and Ms. Ma. Rosa Mia R. Reyes (8^th).

2013

The University was hailed as the 4^th top performing school in the October 2013 CPA Licensure Examination with 89.65% passing rate, with two topnotchers namely: Ms. Loraine J. Santos (2^nd) and Mr. Jayrod E. Natnat (10^th).

2012

Ms. Kathrine Rose C. Catindig placed 2^nd in the May 2012 CPA Licensure Examination.

The University was hailed as the 3^rd top performing school in the October 2012 CPA Licensure Examination with 93.09% passing rate.

The College made history with two Thomasians landing the first place in the October 2012 CPA Licensure Examination, heralding UST as the first University to achieve such a record in the history of Philippine CPA Licensure Examination. The topnotchers are Mr. Bren S. Cruz and Ms. Celaica C. Vibar (1^st place), Mr. Kervin C. Cortes (9^th), Mr. Tristan John T. De Guzman (10^th) and Ms. Eloisa P. Galang (10^th).

2011

The University was hailed as the 2^nd top performing school in the October 2011 CPA Licensure Examination with 88.86% passing rate, with four topnotchers namely: Ms. Nathalie C. Lao (9^th), Ms. Janine G. Sy (10^th), Ms. Jenine D. Tan (10^th), and Ms. Eunice Faye C. Valera (10^th).

2010

Ms. Ellen Joy A. Garcia placed 4^th in the May 2010 CPA Licensure Examination.

The University was hailed as the 2^nd top performing school in the October 2010 CPA Licensure Examination with 92.23% passing rate, with three topnotchers namely: Mr. Lean Jeff M. Magsombol (4^th), Ms. Patricia Maita M. Dimayuga (9^th), and Mr. Stephen Ray C. Taguba (10^th).

2009

The University was hailed as the 2^nd top performing school in the October 2009 CPA Licensure Examination with 87.78% passing rate, with six topnotchers namely: Francis Angel L. Reyes (4^th), Cris Leo M. Villanueva (7^th), Miken F. Padilla (8^th), Alissa Star E. Reyes (8^th), Gibson T. Tan (8^th), and Jerlyn C. Dela Cruz (9^th).

2007

In June 2007, the College started offering the Bachelor of Science in Management Accounting program.

The University was hailed as the top performing school in the October 2007 CPA Licensure Examination with 85.65% passing rate. Leading the batch of passers was Mr. Genghis O. Grospe in 6^th place.

2006

Ms. Frances Ann D. Amog placed 6^th in the May 2006 CPA Licensure Examination.

Mr. Smith C. Lim placed 4^th in the October 2006 CPA Licensure Examination. He is joined by Ms. Diana Rose U. Cue and Ms. Jessamyn U. Domingo who both placed 7^th.

2005

The University was hailed as the top performing school in the October 2005 CPA Licensure Examination with 85.71% passing rate, with four topnotchers namely: Shayne B. Laparan (5^th), Alan L. Roque (6^th), Grace E. Macabata (9^th), and Manny John M. Tan (9^th).

2004

On November 10, 2004, the University of Santo Tomas, upon the recommendation of and in coordination with the UST College of Commerce Alumni Foundation, Inc. (COCAFI), established the UST-Alfredo M. Velayo College of Accountancy (UST-AMV CoA). The College is the first and, so far, the only degree-granting unit of the University named after a private individual, an unprecedented event in the history of the oldest university in the Philippines.

Deans

Prof. Patricia M. Empleo, PhD

2013-present

Asst. Prof. Minerva O. Cruz

June 2008 - August 2013

Asst. Prof. Jose M. Ireneo

June 2005 - May 2008

Regents

Rev. Fr. Franklin F. Beltran, O.P.

2021-Present

Rev. Fr. Reynaldo J. Adalid, O.P.

2020-2021

Rev. Fr. Isaias D. Tiongco, O.P.

November 2008 - May 2020

Rev. Fr. Edgardo D. Alaurin, O.P.

June 2008 - October 2008

Rev. Fr. Vicente G. Cajilig, O.P.

June 2005 - May 2008

The University of Santo Tomas is one of the leading private research universities in the Philippines and is consistently ranked among the top 1000 universities in the whole world. With academic degrees and research thrusts in the natural, health, applied, social, and sacred sciences, as well as business and management, the University continuously strives to make a positive impact on the society.

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