The ExP Group - Philippines

Strengthening Partnership for Filipino CPAs

A meaningful step forward in strengthening opportunities for Filipino CPAs and finance professionals.

Today, ACCA and The ExP Group - Philippines met with PICPA National President Diony Villeta and PICPA Executive Director Ben Callon at the PICPA Building in Mandaluyong City to discuss stronger collaboration in support of the Philippine accountancy profession.

Among the key initiatives discussed were:
🔹 The upcoming visit of ACCA Global CEO Helen Brand to the Philippines in November 2026
🔹 The PICPA Annual National Convention in Iloilo City, bringing together CPAs from across the country
🔹 The re-run of the ACCA–PICPA Fast Track Program, to be facilitated by ExP Group Philippines in partnership with PICPA local chapters, providing Filipino CPAs with greater access to ACCA's globally recognized qualification and international career opportunities.

These initiatives reflect a shared commitment to strengthen the global competitiveness of Filipino CPAs, expand access to professional development, and create pathways for Philippine accounting professionals to thrive in an increasingly global profession.

Together, ACCA, PICPA, and ExP Group Philippines continue to build stronger bridges between the Philippine accountancy profession and global opportunities.

From local excellence to global opportunity.

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Today’s finance professionals need more than technical accounting skills. They need the ability to lead teams, drive business performance, use digital finance, manage risk, and contribute to strategic decisions.

With CIMA–CGMA, you can develop the capabilities that organizations need from future-ready finance leaders.

Choose the pathway that matches your experience:
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ACCA x ExP Group Philippines at SSON Week 2026

The future of the Shared Services and BPO industry is powered by people with the right skills, global credentials, and the ability to adapt.

We’re excited to be part of the 16th Shared Services and BPO Network (SSON) Week at Crowne Plaza Manila Galleria, connecting with industry leaders and professionals shaping the future of global business services.

Through ACCA and ExP Group Philippines, we support the sector by helping organizations and professionals:
• Build future-ready finance professionals
• Upskill and reskill teams for the evolving global workplace
• Develop internationally recognized finance and accounting competencies
• Open pathways to global career opportunities
• Prepare professionals for a world increasingly shaped by AI, automation, and digital transformation

For shared services and BPO organizations, investing in people is investing in the future.

Build skills. Earn global credentials. Create global opportunities.

Discover how ACCA and ExP Group Philippines can help your people become future-ready.

Your next role could change more than your title.

Explore accountancy and finance opportunities across industries with ACCA Careers, part of our suite of career support services, and discover where your ambition can take you.

Visit: https://jobs.accaglobal.com/

Congratulations to Ms. Theresa Guanzon of Sofia Farm Enterprise Development Corporation for successfully completing the ATI-RTC I training on Organic Agriculture Technologies for Sustainable and Profitable Farming!

Your commitment to continuous learning and sustainable agriculture is truly inspiring. May the knowledge and skills gained from this program contribute to the continued development of Sofia Farm and its vision for a more productive, sustainable, and future-ready agricultural enterprise.

Congratulations, Theresa! We look forward to seeing these learnings put into action.

Mas maraming pagkakataon para matuto, magtanim, at kumita!🌱

TESDA, led by Secretary Kiko Benitez, and the Department of Agriculture - Philippines, led by Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr., are teaming up to strengthen Urban and Peri-Urban Agriculture through skills training, technology demonstration, and certification.

Layunin? Mas maraming Pilipino ang may skills para magtanim, magnegosyo, at kumita—habang sama-sama nating pinalalakas ang food security ng ating mga komunidad, alinsunod sa vision ni President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. for a more food-secure Philippines.

From hydroponics and vertical farming to climate-smart agriculture, bagong skills ang puhunan para sa mas produktibo at resilient na komunidad. 🌿

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💼 Philippine CPAs – Receive up to 7 ACCA paper exemptions through the ACCA–PICPA Strategic Pathway.

Join the first and only ACCA Gold Approved Learning Partner in the Philippines and earn a globally recognized qualification that opens doors to opportunities in over 180 countries.

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From Vision to Action: The ExP Group - Philippines and ACCA Strengthen Partnership

Building on the productive discussions held earlier this year at the ACCA Malaysia Office in Kuala Lumpur, ExP Group Philippines and ACCA Maritime Southeast Asia continue to translate their shared vision into concrete action.

Today, the CEO of ExP Group Philippines met with Ang Wen How, Education Relationships Lead – ACCA Maritime Southeast Asia, and Calvin Wong FCCA, Education Relationship Manager – ACCA Maritime Southeast Asia, at Belmont Hotel Manila in Newport City, Pasay, to advance strategic initiatives that will expand access to globally recognized accounting and finance education in the Philippines.

Key agreements reached during the meeting include:
✅ Advancing the establishment of an ACCA Computer-Based Examination (CBE) Centre in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, making internationally recognized ACCA examinations more accessible to learners across Northern Luzon.
✅ Exploring the alignment of TESDA Bookkeeping NC III with one of the Foundation-level examinations under the new ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Business (RQF Level 4), creating a stronger pathway from technical education to an internationally recognized professional qualification.
✅ Strengthening joint market development initiatives to address the growing demand for bookkeeping, accounting, and finance professionals while expanding access to world-class learning opportunities for Filipinos.

The meeting also finalized key preparations for the November 2026 visit of Helen Brand OBE, Chief Executive of ACCA, which is expected to include the PICPA-Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Annual National Convention in Iloilo City, the official launch of ExP Learning Campus’ ACCA Computer-Based Exam (CBE) Centre in Laoag City, and the anticipated Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) signing with TESDA Secretary Francisco "Kiko" Benitez.

Together, ExP Group Philippines and ACCA are turning strategic partnerships into tangible opportunities—bringing global qualifications closer to home and empowering more Filipinos to build successful international careers.

Together, we are shaping the future of the accounting profession in the Philippines.

Strengthening Partnerships for Sustainable Agriculture and Livestock Development

Sofia Farm Enterprise Development Corporation continues to build meaningful collaborations that will create greater opportunities for Filipino farmers, students, and aspiring agripreneurs.

We recently paid a courtesy visit to the Department of Agriculture - Philippine Carabao Center (DA-PCC) Headquarters in Science City of Muñoz, Nueva Ecija, where the CEO of The ExP Group - Philippines and Sofia Farm Enterprise Development Corporation had a fruitful meeting with Dr. Edwin Atabay, Deputy Executive Director of DA-PCC.

The discussion focused on potential areas of collaboration, including:
✅ Technical collaboration and knowledge sharing
✅ Research and development initiatives
✅ Carabao-based enterprise development
✅ Development of micro-credentials on dairy buffalo production
✅ Training on milk processing and value-added dairy products
✅ The proposed establishment of a Farmers' Livestock School at Sofia Farm to serve as a center for learning, innovation, and capacity building for farmers, students, and future agripreneurs.

Following the meeting, Dr. Atabay graciously presented DA-PCC's Dairy Buffalo Production Handbook 2nd Edition, a comprehensive reference material for dairy carabao production, providing valuable insights into the whole carabao value chain.

This visit marks another important milestone in the realization of the Sofia Farm Integrated Development Plan, as we continue to build strong partnerships with government agencies, academic institutions, industry leaders, and farming communities. Together, we are laying the foundation for a future-ready learning ecosystem that promotes agricultural innovation, research, skills development, and inclusive rural enterprise growth.

Our sincere appreciation to Dr. Edwin Atabay and the entire DA-Philippine Carabao Center organization for their warm hospitality and for sharing their insights and vision.

We look forward to a meaningful and impactful partnership that will benefit farmers and communities across Ilocos Norte and beyond.

Together, we are cultivating innovation, empowering farmers, and building a more sustainable future for Philippine agriculture.