P&A Foundation Inc. has teamed up with PICPA and ACPACI to run the Search for the Outstanding Accounting Students of the Philippines (SOASP), now in its 14th year.
Open to all graduating accountancy students in good academic standing nationwide, SOASP tests both mastery and real-world, leadership, and professional skills — not just grades.
“Education is at our core,” said Foundation Chairman Romualdo V. Murcia III. “For 14 years, we’ve built this platform to lift up future professionals. Together with our partners, we nurture talent and strengthen the profession.”
PICPA President Dionisio M. Villeta: “This contest teaches accountability, transparency, and excellence — values every future CPA must live by.”
ACPACI President Marvin Madrigalejo: “We’re creating real opportunities: skill growth, professional connections, and career head starts.”
Key dates:
• Qualifying exam — Feb. 20, 2027
• Top 25 advance to grand finals — March 19, 2027
