BS in Accountancy in the Philippines

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Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (BSA) program is a five-year program focused on subjects in financial, public, and managerial accounting, auditing, administration, business laws, and taxation. The program also teaches students to integrate information technology concepts into business systems, to create a more systematic and organized way of storing business-related data. Aside from business topics, BSA also equips students with a basic understanding of computer programming and auditing systems.

Recommended Senior High School Strand

Students who want to pursue a degree in BS in Accountancy are encouraged to take the Accountancy, Business and Management strand. This strand provides the basic concepts of business and financial management, and corporate operations that will be helpful for college.

Subjects and Curriculum

Law on Obligations and Contracts
Business Laws and Regulations
Regulatory Framework and Legal Issues in Business
Management Science
International Business and Trade
Accounting Research Methods
Statistical Analysis with Software Application
Governance, Business Ethics, Risk Management, and Internal Control
Managerial Economics
Economic Development
Financial Accounting and Reporting
Conceptual Framework and Accounting Standard
Intermediate Accounting 1, 2, and 3
Accounting Information System
Cost Accounting and Control

Admission Requirements

Qualifications

The student must be a high school graduate.

However, if they were not able to graduate high school, they may opt to take the Alternative Learning System (ALS)

and pass the Philippine Educational Placement Test (PEPT) to qualify for college; the availability of courses for PEPT passers depend on the university.

The students must pass the College Admissions Test of the university.

Basic Requirements

Form 138 - High School Report Card (Original and Photocopy)
Recommendation letter from High school principal and guidance counselor
Most recent medical and dental health record
Copy of NSO Certified birth certificate
Certificate of Good moral character
Copy of honorable dismissal
Copy of high school diploma
(1) Latest 2”x2” ID Picture

Program Outcome

Graduates of BS in Accountancy are expected to be able to:

Handle business issues and problems in a global strategic perspective using the knowledge and technical skills in financial accounting, cost accounting, and management
Conduct accountancy related research by properly using theories and methodologies of accounting
Use technology as a business tool in generating financial and non-financial reports
Maintain ethical practice and practice as an accountant

On-The-Job Training/Internship

During the fourth year of the program, students are required to attend an On the Job Training (OJT) in various corporate and auditing companies.

Students are given the opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in an actual work setting. Usually, universities require them to submit a written report on their tasks, learning experiences, and hours rendered. Their work performance will also be evaluated by their immediate managers and will be submitted to their respective OJT coordinator. The number of hours required may differ in each university.

Board Exam

To become a Certified Public Accountant in the Philippines, a graduate of BS in Accountancy needs to pass the Certified Public Accountant's Licensure Examination. The examination is conducted by the Board of Accountancy under the supervision of the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC).

Career Opportunities

Graduates of BS in Accountancy may pursue a career path in various corporate and auditing companies. They may for roles such as an accounting associate, audit staff, financial accounting and reporting staff, state accounting examiner, state accountant, and budget analyst.

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Reviews of BS in Accountancy graduates:

J. H.

◈ Studied Bachelor in Accountancy
◈ At Polytechnic University of the Philippines
◈ Graduated 1992

About my college education: The interesting part of going to this University is how professional the teacher and the dedication in teaching the students. However, the accessibility is the difficult part as you have to walk from Altura to the gate of PUP and taking the stairs up. Yet its enjoyable as you really push your self to learn knowledge on the best State U in the country. On the challenging side, I would consider the subject being taught on our course. There are also external challenges as PUP is known to be patriotic. Thus freedom of expression is being exercise on our school. I witnessed how the teachers respect the students. I remember on our Economic class we are at the middle of discussion when the students marched and shouted on our corridors. The teacher stops and continue the topic after the rally.

My current job: After graduated in 1992, I started a job in an Accounting firm. Then 20 years later, I avail early retirement to have my own business.

Am I using what I learned in college: Yes. What we learned at the university is being applied on my past works. Accounting principles and entries were experience.

How long did it take to find a job: It was easy then as job openings are not complicated during our time. Unlike today, more jobs on BPO, IT and skilled are offered. For Accounting, you need to be a CPA and young to be accepted.

Do I recommend studying Accountancy: I can only recommend my course if you will take the Board exam and pass it. Like me, I went straight ahead in work and was not able to take the Board. Thus it slimmed my chances to take other accounting jobs from other company. If you took Accountancy, target a big company that you will last to work. Salary is always leveled on knowledge earned. Regular Accounting has an average salary. CPA has higher salary. CPA + Law, the best.

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