Keeping pace with change: Comptrollers’ Circle holds annual confab on accounting, tax and SEC updates

MARKING 27 years of professional excellence, knowledge sharing, friendship and camaraderie, the Lopez Group Comptrollers’ Circle held its annual accounting, tax and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations update conference, bringing together accounting and finance professionals from across the Group to stay abreast of regulatory developments, strengthen professional competencies and foster greater collaboration.

The conference was facilitated by the partners and officers of SGV & Co., one of the country’s leading professional services firms.

Comprehensive sessions

The program commenced with the opening remarks of Editha Estacio, SGV partner in assurance and audit group 6 leader. The comprehensive sessions covered timely and relevant accounting, taxation and regulatory matters presented by SGV’s subject matter experts: accounting update on Philippine Financial Reporting Standards 19 with Leomar Velez, sustainability updates with Jamaica Pangasinan, SEC updates with Atty. Lucil Vicerra and significant tax updates with Joanna dela Chica.

There were also sessions on indirect tax updates and Computerized Accounting System/Electronic Invoicing System updates with Atty. Arlyn Sarmiento-Sy, Base Erosion and Profit Shifting updates and action steps for the Lopez Group with Atty. Maria Margarita Mallari-Acaban, transfer pricing updates with Deonah Marco-Go, year-end tax reminders with Frances Villamayor and year-end accounting reminders with Erwin Paigma. The conference provided an excellent opportunity for participants to gain valuable insights, exchange best practices and better prepare for emerging regulatory requirements and the evolving business environment.

Steadfast

The Lopez Group Comptrollers’ Circle remains steadfast in its commitment to promoting professional excellence, ethical leadership, good corporate governance and the continuous development of the accountancy profession in the Philippines. The executive core team is composed of Jingle Hernandez of Lopez Inc., Lanie Caimol of Lopez Holdings Corporation, Mina Ubaña of First Philippine Holdings Corporation, Ellen Almodiel of Rockwell Land Corporation, Loraine Atienza of ABS-CBN and JeiJei Gertes of Third Generation Holdings Corporation.

The group extended its appreciation to SGV & Co. and its partners and officers for their continued partnership and invaluable contribution to the professional development of the Lopez Group’s accounting and finance community.

As the Lopez Group navigates a period of significant change and transformation, the Comptrollers’ Circle remains united in its mission to uphold the Group’s enduring values of integrity, excellence, collaboration and service. Together, they continue to learn, grow and move forward— stronger, better informed and committed to excellence.

Lopez Inc. chairman and Lopez Holdings Corp. president Jay R. Lopez (center) with the Comptrollers’ Circle executive core team and the SGV partners and officers