The Griffin: EU - JPIA Celebrates the Accountancy Week

The Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants held its annual celebration of the Accountancy Week with the so-called JPIA Days, July 20-21, 2012.

On the first day, the cultural and literary competitions were held at the St. Bonaventure Student Center. The cultural competition includes vocal solo, duet, and group performance. There was also the Acoustic Fever. For the Literary competition, the contests were impromptu speaking, poster making and essay and poem writing. In the afternoon, the JPIAns enjoyed the most awaited Jologs Quiz Bee 2012. The JPIAns who attended the said competitions and quiz bee definitely had a good time. Present in the conduct of the activity were accounting professors Mrs. Bagobagon, Mrs. De Ocampo and Mrs. Comia.

In the evening, the Search for Mr. and Ms. JPIA 2012 was accomplished at the Rodolfo B. Abadilla Hall, MSEUF. There were 12 contestants who joined from first years to fourth years. The search includes talent competition, corporate attire, and question and answer portion. Also held during the duration of the search was the JPIA Got Moves, a dance group competition wherein five groups showed their talent.

In the morning of the second day, the Bingo was held. Prizes include Tupper wares, containers, pitcher, an electric fan, and a rice cooker. Also held was the JPIAvengers: The Race, the JPIA version of an amazing race, where a number of JPIAn groups joined.

In the afternoon, at around 4:00, the tribute to the new CPAs was held. Five new CPAs attended the said event.