ACCOUNTANCY students from the University of San Carlos were among the 25 finalists for the Search for Outstanding Accounting Students of the Philippines held in Makati City last month.

They were Jeliel Bolido, Jericka Celine Mapula, Kyle Nicholas Taganas, and Kristina Noelle Vistal.

Vistal was declared the Grand Champion, Mapula finished 2nd, while Taganas placed 4th.

Meanwhile, Bolido was part of the 25 finalists nationwide.

“The SOASP unfolds in two rigorous phases: an online qualifying examination and a quiz bowl during the finals. The nationwide online qualifying examination tests students from various schools and universities. This challenging round determines the top 25 contenders who advance to the Grand Finals,” USC said.

“In the finals, participants joined a Quiz Bowl, with the top five scorers advancing to the Q&A session, determining the overall SOASP Champion,” it added.

Dr. Challoner Matero, chairperson of the Department of Accountancy, accompanied the Carolinians for the two-day event which showcased their talents as well as the university’s dedication to nurturing outstanding professionals in the field of accountancy.

The SOASP, an initiative of the P&A Foundation, Inc., in partnership with the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) and the Association of Certified Public Accountants in Commerce and Industry (ACPACI), annually honors the nation’s most gifted accounting students.

It aims to promote excellence and professionalism among future vanguards of the accounting industry, emphasizing the importance of such qualities in shaping the profession’s future.