01/06/2025
𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐔𝐩: 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐎𝐀’𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧!
A wave of excitement and pride filled the Audio-Visual Room as School of Accountancy (SOA) in partnership with LVL UP CPA Review Center honored its top-performing students at the Mockboard Examination Awarding Ceremony for this semester, May 20, 2025.
The event was more than just a recognition of topnotchers, it was a celebration of resilience and shared journey toward becoming Certified Public Accountants.
Further, the ceremony, hosted by Marie Philthea Dimacali and John Denver Mañibo, kicked off with an inspiring opening remarks from the Mockboard Chairperson, Mrs. Criselle Magdalita, CPA, MBA. “This is not only the celebration of topnotchers but also a celebration of hard work,” she emphasized, setting the tone for an afternoon that honored both achievement and effort.
The highlight of the day was the awarding of topnotchers with certificates and personalized medals, having several students standing out for their exceptional performance in:
• 𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘥 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 - 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙨 𝙎. 𝘾𝙖𝙨𝙖
• 𝘈𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 - 𝘼𝙡𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙖 𝘼𝙣𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙞 𝙈. 𝙑𝙖𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙨
• 𝘍𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘈𝘤𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘦𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 - 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙨 𝙎. 𝘾𝙖𝙨𝙖
• 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘚𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦𝘴 - 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙨 𝙎. 𝘾𝙖𝙨𝙖
• 𝘙𝘦𝘨𝘶𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘍𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘦𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘉𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘴𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 - 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙨𝙞𝙨 𝙎. 𝘾𝙖𝙨𝙖
• 𝘛𝘢𝘹𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 - 𝙂𝙚𝙣𝙚 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙡𝙡𝙚 𝘽. 𝙀𝙨𝙥𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙪
The overall topnotchers shared heartfelt messages that resonated with the audience:
𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫:
Genesis S. Casa, who once retook a major subject during his first year summer but managed to rise above the odds, stood profoundly with multiple medals. He thanked God, his friend Charles, his classmates, and the faculty for their support and guidance. “Last 5 months nalang, magiging CPA na tayo,” he declared, inspiring his peers to keep pushing forward.
𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫:
Tria Sherae M. De Castro, expressed her gratitude to her friends and classmates, acknowledging their unwavering support throughout her journey.
𝟑𝐫𝐝 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫:
Gene Christelle B. Espiritu, thanked the faculty, saying, “Lahat ng natutunan namin, babaunin namin hanggang board exam,” and also recognized her friends for being part of her college experience
Moreover, a dedicated team of DWCC CPAs prepared the mock board examination, designed to mirror the rigor of the actual CPA board:
• RFBT & FAR: Leomar P. Castillo, CPA
• Management Services: Leila Jane R. Janda, CPA
• Auditing: Ainhel M. Balaibo, CPA
• AFAR: Jan Pauline S. Magboo, CPA
• Taxation: Jhonnah L. Malacas, CPA
Early bird awards were also given to students who came early during the three-day examination proper, recognizing their consistency and dedication.
In line, Krizia Maravilla, Batch Representative took the stage to thank the faculty for never giving up on them.
On the other hand, Dean Mary Jane Bautista, CPA, MBA also delivered a powerful message, urging students to apply the Kaizen principle: “In order to win the war, pagtagumpayan muna natin ang mga small battles.” They were also reminded by Atty. Ma. Ellen Abas, CPA, “We start and end this journey with a prayer.”
The ceremony concluded with a 12-minute video montage featuring messages from accountancy students, faculty members, and teachers who guided the students during their review. The video served as a reminder of the strong bonds formed and the collective effort that brought them to this milestone.
As the ceremony drew to a close, it was clear that the Mockboard Examination Awarding Ceremony was more than just an event—it was a testament to the power of perseverance, teamwork, and the unwavering support of a community united by a common goal.
For these aspiring CPAs, the journey is far from over, but with the lessons learned and the bonds strengthened, they are more than ready to face the challenges ahead and further strive to “Be the Best They Can Be”.
