EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH & INNOVATION!

The College of Accountancy shines brightly at the INNOTECHBiZ 2026: International Symposium on Innovation, Technology and Business!
We extend our warmest congratulations to our Dean, Dr. Rosalinda Eco Perez, for being named Best Paper Presenter for her insightful study, “Bridging the IT-Accountancy Gap: An Institutional Curriculum Content Analysis for 2029 CPA Examination Readiness”
Our student researchers from the Bachelor of Science in Accounting Information Systems (BSAIS) program also delivered stellar presentations in Track 3: Undergraduate:
“Cryptocurrency Literacy and Cybercrime Awareness among Accounting Students: Basis for Accounting Curriculum Innovation” by Jasmine Nicole M. Nabong, Jennelyn V. Magat, Ashlee Nicole P. Matias, & Alexa Ann L. Sosmeña, & Fernand T. Layug
“IT Audit and Security Control Adoption Among SMEs in San Fernando Pampanga: A Cybersecurity Readiness Assessment Using the TOE Framework” by Sophia M. Bansil, Juan Nicolas Catacutan, Karylle Sophia M. Gotiangco, & Nicole O. Ingal
Both teams successfully completed their papers under the guidance of their research professor, Dr. Grace C. Sadac, and their consultant, Dr. Fernand T. Layug.
The College of Accountancy continues to drive progress toward the UN SDGs:
– SDG 4: Quality Education – Elevating academic standards and integrating digital literacy into the accounting curriculum.
– SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth – Equipping future professionals and local SMEs with strong IT audit and cybersecurity readiness.
– SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, & Infrastructure – Advancing technological governance, innovation, and digital transformation in business.


