Republic of the Philippines
Professional Regulation Commission
Manila
Professional Regulatory Board of Accountancy
Resolution No._275
Series of 2015
ISSUANCE AND PROMULGATION OF THE NEW TABLES OF SPECIFICATIONS (TOS)
OF THE SUBJECTS IN THE BOARD LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR,
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS (BLECPA)
WHEREAS, Section 9 (h) of Republic Act No. 8991, otherwise known as the PRC
Modernization Act of 2000, grants to the Professional Regulatory Boards the power to prepare
adopt and issue the syllabi or Tables of Specifications (TOS) of the subjects for examinations,
in consultation with the academe;
WHEREAS, Section 15 of Republic Act No. 9298, also known as Philippine Accountancy
Act of 2004, further grants to the Professional Regulatory Board of Accountancy (Board) the power
to revise, exclude or add new subjects in the Board Licensure Examination for Certified Public
Accountants (BLECPA), as the need arises;
WHEREAS, the Board and the Professional Regulation Commission (Commission) issued
Resolution No. 262, Series of 2015, which instituted some changes in the subjects of the BLECPA;
WHEREAS, the revisions in the subjects of the BLECPA necessitates as well the institution
of changes or modifications in the syllabi and TOS of the revised subjects;
WHEREAS, the TOS shall be the basis for the test items to be encoded or inputted in the
Test Question Data Bank (TQDB);
WHEREAS, the TOS shall include the competencies covering the topical areas and sub-
areas, the percentage weights and number of items, as well as the qualification descriptors for
Level 6 and Level 7 which is classified as follows: Knowledge, Skills, Values (Remembering and
Understanding); Application; and Degree of Independence (Analyzing, Evaluating and Creating), in
accordance with the requirements of the Outcome-Based Education (OBE);
WHEREAS, the Board conducted consultations with the academe and other stakeholders in
the preparation of the TO!
WHEREAS, the Board, with guidance of the PRC Consultant for the Test Construction and dn
Development, formulated and finalized the TOS of the BLECPA subjects;
NOW THEREFORE, the Board RESOLVES, as it is hereby RESOLVED, to prescribe, issue
and promulgate the New Table of Specifications (TOS) of the subjects in the BLECPA under
Resolution _262_. The TOS for the revised BLECPA subjects shall be attached and made as an
integral part of this Resolution as Annex A. My
RESOLVED FURTHER, that the TOS herein promulgated shall be applied in the May 2016
BLECPA and the succeeding schedules thereof,
Let a copy hereof be published in the Official Gazette or in any newspaper of national
circulation and further furnished the U. P. Law Center, Commission on Higher Education (CHED), all
universities and schools offering B. S. in Accountancy, Board, Office of the Board Secretary, Records
and Management Division, Licensure Office, Rating Division, Regional Offices and such other offices,
for information and guidance.
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ISSUANC E AND PROMULGATION OF THE NEW TABLES OF SPECIFICATIONS (TOS) OF THE
‘SUBJECTS IN THE BOARO LICENSURE EXAMINATION FOR ACCOUNTANCY
Reso No. 275
DONE in the City of Manila this 28th day ofDecembeno15,
. TAN-TORRES
‘Chairman
GLORIA T. BAYSA
CMGocupe Nrce Ghakman ‘
GERARD B. SANVICTORES. SAMUEL B. PADILLA
Member lember
CONCORDIO aussaor ELISEO A. AURELLADO
Mem| Member
ARLYN 2 VILLANUEVA
Member
ATTESTED BY:
ew Lo Bontto-
ATTY. LOVELIKA T. BAUTISTA
Officer-in-Charge
Office of the Secretary to the Professional Regulatory Boards
APPROVED:
(VACANT) i
Chairman
ahecall
ANGELINE T. CHUA CHIACO
‘Acting Chairperson ‘Commissioner
DATE OF PUBLICATION IN. THE
OFFICIAL GAZETTE WMA Me
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ATCCNDAULTIERILTBISVOImertyTABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
AUDITING
QUALIFICATION DESCRIPTORS
TOPICSIOUTCOMES
The examinees must be able to:
Knowledge, Skills, Values
Remembering
(30%)
Understanding
‘Application
(50%)
Degree of Independence
(20%)
1
Application
‘Analyzing | Evaluating | Creating
(fo
14
‘Auditing Theory SoeaeeSeeraL
1.1.1. Identity and discribe the objectives, nature,
elements and types of assurance engagements,
Differentiate between assurance and attestation
vices
1.4.2 Identity and desoribe the nature, philosophy, and
objectives of audit and differentiate among types
of audit and auditors
50%
1.21 Describe the audit process. Identify and explain
the procedures that comprise pre-engagement,
‘uit planning, supervision and review.
al procedures, calculate materiality
and assess audit rsks
1.3.1 Identify industry, regulatory and other external
including the applicable financial reporting
1.3.2 Identify and describe the basic concepts and
‘elements of internal control and assess and
evaluate contol risks1.3.3 Identity and evaluate risks of material
| misstatements due to fraud and errors
14 | Explain the nature and significance of audit evidence 7 2
and describe the different audit procedures and |
techniques in gathering evidential matters |
1.5 | 1.5.1 Identify the steps in preparing an audit report. 1 2
Explain the various review and eval
procedures that are conducted in preparing the
final audit report such as overall analytic review,
identification of related party transaction
discovery of subsequent events, assessment
going concem assumption.
16 identify and describe the elements of an audit 1 2 1
report
resulting to an audit opinion
1.6.2 Differentiate between the unqualified and modified
auditor's report
41.6.3 Identity matters that influence the auditor's opinion
ina modifed auditor's report
1.7 | 1.7.1 Describe the approach in auditing a Computerized 2 2
Information Systems (CIS) environment
1.7.2 Identify and assess intemal control in a CIS
environment
1.7.3. Describe computer assisted audit techniques
1.8 | Describe other assurance and non-assurance services 1 zi 1
such as special purpose audit engagements, au
component of finan
compliance with co
summarized financial statements, examination of
prospective financial information, engagements to review \financial statements, perform agreed-upon procedures |
egarding financial information, and compila
financial information
20
Evidence Accumulation and Ev
Substantive Tests of Transactions and
24. Audit ofthe revenue and receipt
2,11 Audit of sales and revenue transactions
2.41.2 Audit of receivable balances
2.1.3 Audit of cash receipt transactions | cash
balance
rE
‘Audit of expenditure and disbursement cycle
2.1.1 Audit of acquisitions and purchases
2.1.2 Audit of payroll transactions
2.23 Audit of cash disbursement transactions /
cash balance
Audit of inventory balances
trade payable balances
of prepaid expenses and accrued
224
225
226
23 Audit of production cycle
23.1 Audit of conversion activites
232 Audit of inventory balances: work:in-
process and finished goods
23.3
‘cost of goods sold balance
24 Audit ancing cycle
24.1 Auditof financing cycle transactions
242 Audit of non-trade liabilty balances
2.4.3 Audit of interest expense and finance cost
balances
2.44 _ Audit of equity accounts1 4 1 7
4 7 35 3 5 0
TOTAL 100% 24 35 4TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
TAXATION
Qualification Descriptors (L6 and L7)
Topics and Outcomes Neat Degree of Independence
(20%)
Items | Remembering | Understanding | Application Analyzing [Evaluating | Creating
‘The examinees must be able to:
[710 PRINCIPLES OF TAXATION 10 7 1 1 ¢ 7
1.1 Describe the nature, scope, lassficaton, and essential characterises a
Differentiate tax evasion vs. tax avoidance
Determine the situs/olace of taxation
in double taxation
Describe the organization of the Bureau of intemal Revenue, Bureau of
Customs, Local Government Tax Collecting Units, Board of Investments,
Phiippine Economic Zone Authorty
20_ TAX REMEDIES m5 | 9 1 z 5 7
ne remedies ofthe government
remedies ofthe taxpayer
in the expanded jurisdiction ofthe Court of Tax Appeals
Fa 2 2 7 i i T
3.1. Identify the taxpayer and tax base ft
[3.2 Compute gross income ne es
33 _ Analyze the deductions from gross income
accounting periods aeai| i
accounting methods ra
relum preparation and fing and tax payments i
37 Analyze withholding taxes (at source, expanded or creditable withholding tax,
final withholding taxes and withholding tax on government payments |
38 _ Determine compliance requirements
[EO_TRANSFER TAXES | 1 1 2 5 1 1
4.41 Describe, analyze and compute estate tax .[42 Describe, analyze and compute donors tax
'50_VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT AND PERCENTAGE TAX) 2 2 gpenrae (a 1 ]
51 analyze and compute value added tax
52 analyze and compute percentage t
6.0_ TAXATION UNDER THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT CODE" a 7 2 1
61 Describe and apply the scope and different types of local taxes (limited to Real
property tax, local business tax) L
6.2 _ Identify the tax base and tax rates |
63 Determine the venue and time of iing of tax returns |
6.4 __ Determine the venue and time of payment_
7.0__ PREFERENTIAL TAXATION* 40 7 4 vi 4 4
7.1 _ Describe, analyze and apply the Senior Citizens Law
“1.2 Describe, analyze and anol the Maana Carta for Disabled Persons |
[7.3 Describe, analyze and apply Special Economic Zone Act__
7.4 Describe, analyze and apply the Omnibus Investments Code (Book! of
Executive Order 226)
7.5 Desenbe, analyze and apply the Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBEs)
Act
76 Des 1nd appiy the Doubl ments (OTA
TARIFFS AND CUSTOMS CODE
84 the functions of the Bureau of Customs I
82 the functions ofthe Tariff Commission
83 apply and evaluate the nature of tariff and customs duties
84 ine the basis of assessment of duty
8.5 Identify the documents required for importation of goods
8.6 _ Identify the documents required for export of goods
13.0 EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION TO STAKEHOLDERS,
™ ‘to be effective October 2017 board examinationTABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
(ha 208
Weight i Nevet Qualification Descriptors (L6 and L7)
: jin
Tone and Outcomes ar We [aos vanes mcm) | REHEY [oes otsepesre o)
Crane
Remembering | Understanding | Application | Analyzing | Evaluating
The oxines mst be bat:
OCT ON BUSES TRANGAGTON (aacia|
a z re
BLIGATIONS
Describe the sourees of ot
Enumerate and explain the defferent kinds of ot
711.3 _eniify the spectc circumstances affecing obligations in general
1.1.4 Explain the duties of abigor in obigation to do or not do
1.15 Enumerate and explain the GROUNDS for the extinguishment of obligations
15% 15 5
Tt _Expan the concepls and cassicaton
Decribe the elements and stages
712.3 Differentiate freedom from contract and imitation
Identify the persons bound
Explain consent and is requisites
Describe the object and cause of contracts
Enumerate and explain the consideration of contracts
jes of contracts
‘and interpretation of contracts
1.3.4 Explain the nature, forms and requisites
1.3.2 Distinguish eamesi money from option money
713.3 Explain the rghis/obigalons ofd vendor and vendee7134 Descibe warranties in relation o consumer laws
7.35 _ Explain instalment sales, igh and remedies of parties
[20 LAW ON CREDIT TRANSACTIONS.
Identify the obligations and rights of mortgagor and mortgagee (effect
of pactum commissorium)
215 Decibe the modes of exsiinguishment
(BLE INSTRUMENTS
o%
Explain abnormal negotiable instuments,
[40 LAW ON BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS
1%
Decrbe the elements and kinds
4.1.3 Explain the formalities required
4.14 Identify the rules of management
“41.5. Explain the dstibution of profits and losses
41.6 Explain the sharing oflosses and abies
444.7 Decribed themodes and retirement requirements
44.8 Identify ited partnership
[2 corrorarons
30%
21 Desorbe te nalure and classes of corporation
42.2. Decrbe the ncorpotation and organization of Private Corporation
4.2.3, Enumerate the powers of a corporation
4.26 Describe the powers, duties,
427 Distinguish majority and mi428 Decrbe the By-Laws
4.29 Explain the meetings
“4.2.10 Explain corporate reorganization
“42.11 Deere non-stock corporation
olution and liquiition
“42.14 Desaribe the Kinds and availabilty of corporate books
TOTALTABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
REGULATORY FRAMEWORK FOR BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
(Qctober 2017)
Topics and Outcomes
Qualification Descriptors (L6 and L7)
No. of
‘Application
(60%)
Degree of Independence (20%)
Remembering
Understanding | Application | Analyzing [Evaluating] Creating
“The examinees must be able to:
oe
Fo LAW ON BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
T_ OBLIGATIONS
3 5
Tri] Explan the nature, forms and requisites
“1.2. Distinguish eamest money from option money
1.3 Explan the rghts/obigatons ofd vendor and vendee
114 Describe warranties in relation to consumer laws
7:15 Explain instalment sales, ights and remedies of parties
[ez conrmer
21 Explain The concepis and dassiicaton
the elements and stages
Differentiate freedom om contract and imitation
7124 Identify the persons bound
712.5 Explain consent ands requisites
712.8. Describe the object and cause of contacts
"12.7 Enumerate and explain the consideration of contacts
1.28 Explain the formalities of contracts
7129. Explain reformation and interpretation of contacts
71210, Kdentfy, explain and differentiate defective contracts
[a sates
Ta1_ Explain the nature, forms and requistes
ish eames! money from option money
7 righis/abigations ofd vendor and vendee
7135 Explain instalment sales rights and remedies of parties
Rees[20 LAW ON CREDIT TRANSACTIONS
2: PLEDGE, REAL MORTGAGE AND CHATTEL MORTGAGE
3%
211 Bean the nature requaes
fies and third persons:
jaons and rights of pledgor and pledge
2:14 lenlly te obfgaions and rights of mortgagor and morigagee (effect
of pactum commissorum)
2:15 , Dectbe the modes of exsfinguishment
ZZ INSOLVENCY LAW.
22.1 Describe Ghinsolvency
22.2. Describe suspension of payments
22.3, Describe and explain voluntary insolvency
723_ CORPORATE REHABILITATION
23.1 Describe and Define terms
232 Identify te grounds for stay order
23:3 Describe the dutes ofthe receiver
234 Describe the contents ofthe Rehabilitation Plan
23.5 Describe the contents of Petition and other types of Rehabiitatons
[30_ NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS AND BOUNCING CHECKS LAW,
3.4_ NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS
311 Desaibe the negotabity of nstuments
3412 Explain abnormal negotiable instuments|
32_ BOUNCING CHECKS
321_Desotbe hecks wihout Msuficent finds
322 ently te Evidence of knowlege of nsuicent funds
expan Creat Conatued
[£0 _LAW ON BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS
41 PARTNERSHIP
10%
XPDistngiush the nature from corporation
“414 dently the rules of management
“4.15 Explain the distribution of profits and asses
416 Explain the sharing of osses andi
4417 Dectbed themodes and retirement
418 Identify imted partnership
“42.1 Desorte the nalure and classes of corporation
422 Decribe the incorpotation and organization of Private Corporation
423, Enumerate the powers ofa corporation
4.24 enify the Board of Directors/Corporate Officers
429 Explain the meetings
42.10 Explain corporate reorganization
42.11 Dectibe non-stock corporat
12 modes of dissolution and Fquiiion
4.2.13 Identiy foreign corporations
‘4.2.14, Describe the kinds and availabilty of corporate books
42.15 Describe the 5 and protection of investors
4.2 16 ldenify SEC Circulars and issuances
“43_COOPERATIVES
F317 Desorbe Organization and Regtratn of Cooperatves
432, Explain Administration
“433 Dectbe the responsbilies, Rights and Privileges of Cooperaives
434
435, Exdain Audit, Inquity and Members’ Right to Examine
436 Describe Allocation and Distibution of Funds
S“437_Enumrerate the Types and Calegores of Cooperalves
ger and consoldation of Cooperatives
‘43 Explain dissolution of cooperaives
[50_LAW ON OTHER BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS
‘5_PDIG LAW
511 Explain Insurable Deposits
'52_SECRECY OF BANK DEPOSITS AND UNCLAIMED BALANCES LAW
5.2.1 Explain the secresy of bank deposits
522 Explain Unclaimed Balances
33 _ GENERAL BANKING LAW
551
53.2_Desoribe and explain diflrent kinds ofoans
54 AMLALAW
‘3a, Describe covered transactions
5.4.2. Desorbe suspicious transactions
5.4.3 Enumerate reportorial requirements
55 THE NEW CENTRAL BANK ACT
legal tender power over coins and notes
in Conservatorship
55.3 Explain Receivership and Closure
‘55 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW (EXCEPT PROVISIONS UNDER PART
|INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY OFFICE)
'56.1_Explain the law on patents
2%
5.6.2. Explain the law on trademark, service marks and trade names
Explain the law on copyright
0 0
TOTAL
EITABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS
FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING
Topics/Outcomes,
The examinees must be able to:
| Weight
No. of
items
Qualifications Descriptors (LE and L7)
Knowledge, Skills, Values | Application
(Ks
(30%) (50%)
Degree of Independence (20%)
Remembering
Understanding | Application
‘Analyzing
Evaluating
creating
nt of Financial Reporting Framework and Standard Setting Bodies,
of the Accountancy Profession
2.86%
Identity the functions of the IASB or the FRSC.
Accounting Process
2.86%
24
Adjusting Entries
2.1.1 Apply accrual basis for adjusting entries (accrual or deferral)
2
Accounting Cycle
2.2.1 Mustrate the accounting cycle
3.0
Presentation of Financial Statements
14.29%
3A.
Conceptual Framework
3.1.1__Describe the basic objective of nancial statements
characteristics of financial information
uish the elements of financial statements.
capital from physical capital
32.
Presentation of Financial Statements
3.2.1 Describe any of the general features of financial statements (TOA)
3.2.2 Compute current and non-current assets
iabilties and non-current liabilities
3.3.4 Compute profit from continuing operations.
3.3.5 Compute revenues, expenses, or profit or loss from discontinued operations
3.3.6 Compute cash flows from operating, investing or financing actwvities
6 SA3.37 Distinguish adjusting events from non-adjusting evens after the reporting
period
40.
Financial Assets
14.28%
10
44
Cash and Cash Equivalent
4.1.1. Describe the nature and measurement of cash and cash equivalents
4.1.2 Reconcile bank balance and book balance of cash
4.
Loans and Receivables ( Financial Assets at amortized Cost)
4.2.1 Describe the nature and classificaton on the financial statements of
receivables
4.2.2 Measure trade receivables and long-term receivables.
43,
Investments in Debt Instruments and investments in Equity Instruments
4.3.1__Identfy the nature of financial assets included in the classification Financial
Assets at Fair Value through Profit or Loss
4.3.2 Formulate entries for recognition, measurement and disposal of Equity
‘Securities at Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income
4.3.3 Apply the business model test for classifying nancial assets at
Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (Debt Securities)
4.3.4 Descrive the nature of debt investments that are classified as Held to
Maturity Securities (old IAS) or at Amortized Cost (new IFRS)
4
Investments in Associates
4.4.1 Describe the equity method of accounting for investment in associate.
4.4.2 _ Apply the equity method of accounting for investment in associates.
45
Basic Derivatives (excluding Hedge Accounting)
4.5.1 Describe the basic understanding of derivatives.
4.5.2 Formulate the basic entries for recognition, measurement of derivatives
50
Non-Financial Assets
21.43%
54
Inventories
5.1.1 Describe the nature of inventories using the definition of IAS 2
5.1.2 Compute the cost of inventories based on FIFO, weighted average
‘specific identification method.
qee5.1.3 _Apply the lower of cost and net realizable value for measurement of
inventories or cost of goods sold
5.1.4 Use estimating procedures (average retail inventory or gross profit
method in measuring inventories shortage or loss from catastrophe.
52.
Property, Plant and Equipment
5.2.1. Describe the nature of property, plant and equipment and the applicable
I recognition principles for initial recognition, measurement and,
derecognition
5.22 Determine the initial recognition bas's for PPE acquired for cash purchase.
‘exchange, deferred payment, self construction or donation
5.2.3 Apply an appropriate depreciation method to measure carrying value
“of property, plant and equipment.
5.2.4 Evaluate whether an item of PPE is impaired
53.
Investment Property
5.3.1. Describe the nature of investment property
5.3.2 Apply the measurement principles applicable to investment property
54
Intangibles
| 5.4.1. Desonbe the nature of intangible assets and the applicable
recognition principles for initial recognition, measurement and