In 1923, accounting was legally recognized as as a profession in the country when the sixth Philippines Legislature approved Act No. 3105 on March 17, 1923. This law created the Board of Accountancy vested with authority to promulgate rules and regulations, to set professional standards for the accounting profession practice and to issue certified public accountant certificates to those who have qualified in accordance with the requirements of the law. The Board then was composed of a chairman and two members. The first Board of Accountancy was composed of Chairman W. W. Larkin, and, Domingo Dikit and Felix Tiongson, as members.
The year 2018 marks the 95th anniversary of the establishment of the accountancy profession in the Philippines and the creation of the Board of Accountancy,
There will be a year long celebration of the anniversary. The activities will be focused on the theme “95 years of invaluable service to the Philippines and global accountancy community.” The events and activities that will involve the Filipino accountancy communities in the Philippines and worldwide include:
95th Anniversary Logo Competition
Proclamation of Malacanang of 95th year of the accountancy profession
Commemorative Stamp
History of the Accountancy Profession and Accountancy Tid bits
Accountancy Anniversary Jingle/Song
Write up /recognition of prominent Accountancy graduates from schools
Approval of Accountancy Law amendments
Showcasing the Filipino Accountant
Conference and special events
Marketing/publicity
Those who would want to be involved in the planning and implementation of the anniversary activities can volunteer to offer their services and assistance to boa.secretariat@gmail.com