Nine Accountancy graduates topped the nationwide Certified Tax Technicians (CTT) Examination conducted by the Philippine Association of Certified Tax Technicians (PACTT) in June 2024. 

The CTT Examination is conducted in two parts: a theory-based section consisting of multiple-choice questions and a practical component involving various Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) forms.

Among these top performers, Kyle Nicholas P. Taganas achieved the highest distinction by ranking 1st among the 1,627 examinees nationwide with a score of 96%.

Gabriel Roy M. Palma followed closely, taking 2nd place. Jianne Ilysse D. Yu earned 6th place. Four other USC graduates—Joanne Kathleen P. Agad, Jelwyn C. Carbonquillo, Jericka Celine C. Mapula, and Aubrey Jane Y. Quiapo—also tied for 7th place. Meanwhile, Van Joshua C. Nuñez and Rogelio N. Talaba II secured 8th place.

The following graduates also successfully passed the exam: 

1. Candia, Louis Drei S.
2. Casquejo, Queenie A. 
3. Cotanda, Vincent Paul G.
4. Hingpit, Maria Lovely Thine G.
5. Justimbaste, Ponciano James A.
6. Miano, Shealtiel Edams A.
7. Oracion, Izel A.
8. Pao, Xianelle L.
9. Perez, Chae Yehuditova A.
10. Redera, Althea Rose A.
11. Rodil, Kurt Matthew M.
12. Tudtud, Trisha Faye L.
13. Tullao, Mariane Pearl O.

The success of these graduates underscores their talents and the University’s commitment to excellence in accounting education. Their achievements highlight their hard work and reaffirm USC’s role in preparing future leaders in the accounting profession.

With reporting from the USC Accountancy Department