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Warmest greetings to the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) as you hold your Accountancy Week in cooperation with the Association of the CPAs in Education, Association of CPAs in Commerce and Industry, Association of CPAs in Public Practice, Government Association of CPAs and the PICPA Metro Manila.
The Conference theme, "Live it Up! The PICPA Spirit," emphasizes your commitment to support fiscal reforms and promote transparency and prudence in corporate and government spending. The week-long festivities that will include the holding of technical sessions and forums on the latest developments in the profession as well as sports, fellowship and social activities will truly strenghten your unity as an organization.
May this conference address the vital issues and concerns of the accounting profession, encourage your members to work with government in our efforts to cushion the effects of the global financial crisis in our economy.
Mabuhay!
(Sgd) GLORIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO
President
Republic of the Philippines