PILAPIL, DONA D.

Interview
MIRANO, MARJON LOUISE
HIDALGO, JOLAILA
TOUMA, SHUMERY
NAPENAS, JOCELYN
LAYGO, ROSE ANN
Questions Answers
1. Name of Interviewee Jann Michael S. Arago
Current Position Junior Audit Associate (ESA)
Current Company connected with BDO Roxas Cruz Tagle and Co.
Years in work 1 year
Batch/ Year Graduated Batch 2016
Achievements CPA Board Passer
Things gained from BatStateU Being in Audit, one must possess business and
accounting knowledge that is expected of an
accountant. BatStateU, ofcourse, has provided
me the basic tools such as technical knowledge in
accounting, audit and taxation needed in the
profession.

But more than this, the institution has been true

to its mandate of preparing its students in a
globally competitive world by training students to
become globally competitive professionals.

Essential Characteristics of an auditor such as

excellence and integrity are things that are
embedded in students since these are part of the
university’s core values. These values are usually
carried on by Red Spartan CPAs to their work
ethics in the real world.

Success in the real world usually boils down to

2. Name of Interviewee
Current Position
Current Company connected with
Years in work
Batch/ Year Graduated
Achievements
Things gained from BatStateU
one thing – preparation and hard work. I can
proudly say that wherever life puts me, I will
make it because BatStateU has prepared me for
the challenges ahead.
John Michael V. Cueto
Audit Associate
R.S. Bernaldo and Associates
1 year
Batch 2016
October 2016 CPA Board Exam Passer
Being an external auditor, it demands a great
amount of time and hardwork.

Since you really need to devote your full

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Interview
MIRANO, MARJON LOUISE
HIDALGO, JOLAILA
TOUMA, SHUMERY
NAPENAS, JOCELYN
LAYGO, ROSE ANN
attention to your work and be a good example to
your colleagues, my experiences at Batangas
State University, being a student leader, helped
me a lot to lead my colleagues. Also because of
the environment that BatStateU has, I am able to
cope up with different problems that I am
experiencing. In the end, setting my priorities has
been one of the best things that I’ve learned
during my stay at BatStateU.
3. Name of Interviewee Catherine Joy Briones
Current Position Senior Auditor
Current Company connected with Diaz Murillo Dalupan and Company
Years in work 1 year and 5 months
Batch/ Year Graduated Batch 2016
Achievements Passing the CPA Board Exam
Things gained from BatStateU -Technical and Professional Skills
-Good Moral Character
4. Name of Interviewee Aimee C. Gelera
Current Position Accounting Specialist
Current Company connected with P&A Grant Thorton
Years in work 1 year
Batch/ Year Graduated Batch 2016
Achievement CPA Board Exam Passer
Things gained from BatStateU The things I have gained from Batangas State
University that helps me achieve my position
today are sufficient knowledge and skills as my
foundation to be competitive enough, able to
multi-task and to have initiative and discipline.
5. Name of Interviewee Arjay C. Mendoza
Current Position Audit Associate
Current Company connected with Price water house coopers (PWC-SDC Manila)
Years in work 1 year
Batch/ Year Graduated Batch 2016
Achievement -Best Feasibility Study
-Gawad Pablo Borbon Best Student Leader
-National Champ Editorial Writing
-Top 10 Finalists in BIDA
-9th Place RHEPC
-Finalists in TOSA
-CPA Board Exam Passer – May 2017
Things gained from BatStateU Training through tough exams, on hand-
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MIRANO, MARJON LOUISE
HIDALGO, JOLAILA
TOUMA, SHUMERY
NAPENAS, JOCELYN
LAYGO, ROSE ANN
discussions and exposure to timely updates and
issues.
6. Name of Interviewee Abel A. Magbojos
Current Position Tax Accountant
Current Company connected with Philippine Batteries Inc.
Years in work 1 year and 6 months
Batch/ Year Graduated Batch 2014
Achievement -Passed the Board Exam
-A former instructor that inspired students by
sharing my experiences
-Have a job that suits on my preferences
Things gained from BatStateU -How to deal with pressure
-Be a team player
-Time Management
7. Name of Interviewee Charie Ann B. Mendoza
Current Position Audit Associate
Current Company connected with Pradil Cabral Magnaye Dimatatac and Co.
Years in work 1 year
Batch/ Year Graduated Batch 2016
Achievement CPA OCTOBER 2016 Board Exam Passer
Things gained from BatStateU -Knowledge
-Friendship
-Patience
-Hard Work
8. Name of Interviewee Ma. Ruby A. Bagsit
Current Position Accounting Supervisor
Current Company connected with Batangas Harbor Piot Co. (Professional)
Years in work 3 months in work (2 years in experience)
Batch/ Year Graduated April 2014
Achievement BatStateU TOSA (Top 2)
CPA Board Exam Passer
Things gained from BatStateU -Human Dignity
-Perseverance
-Resourcefulness
-Leadership
-Commitment to Service
-Honesty