FOURTEEN graduates of the Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila passed the recently concluded Certified Public Accountant Licensure Examination.

They are Claudette Jane Abainza, Bernadette Canapit, Eden Angela Capa, Maria Luisa Cruz, Marvic Aces Fajardo, Shaina Guevarra, Grant Freedom Layag, Audrey Kaye Marquez, John Kenneth Miranda, Kathleen Joy Reyes, Chelsea Jayne Santillan, Eastefanny Claire Tiangco, Marwin Allen Valdez, and Shania Grace Viray.

Only 1,722 out of 6,665 examinees passed the exam given in October.

“Congratulations to our youngest batch of licensed accountants! May you practice your profession with utmost integrity and discipline,” PLM President Emmanuel Leycosaid.

The university said that five of the newly licensed accountants are first-time takers.

The school also recorded a 35% passing rate, well above the national passing rate of 25.84%.

“This is yet another testament to the quality of education which PLM provides to the Filipino youth, honed by its principles of Karunungan, Kaunlaran at Kadakilaan,” Leyco said.