ABOUT US
A profession united. A community inspired.
We connect professionals, develop future-ready leaders and build a stronger profession through collaboration, learning and community impact.
EXPLORE ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
Excellence, growth and service.
The Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) is the Accredited Integrated Professional Organization (AIPO) of CPAs in the Philippines, recognized by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) and five-time recipient of its Most Outstanding Accredited Professional Organization award.
PICPA upholds professional ethics, advances accounting excellence, and fosters collaboration within the profession.
PICPA Abu Dhabi Affiliate connects Filipino CPAs and finance professionals across the UAE, promoting professional growth, leadership, networking, and community engagement while strengthening professional excellence and meaningful connections within the Filipino accounting and finance community.
Our vision
The Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) is an organization of certified public accountants committed to the professional excellence of its members and to nation-building, with a global perspective.
Our mission
To promote, uphold and maintain high standards in the accountancy profession; to serve the best interests of the members and the stakeholders; and to contribute to the attainment of national and global goals.
These can be achieved through a responsive organizational structure, committed leadership, effective professional development programs, strict implementation of professional ethics, promotion of high standards of accounting education, and advocacy of and participation in relevant national concerns.
HISTORY
Our story
The PICPA Abu Dhabi Affiliate traces its beginnings to 2002, when a group of dedicated Filipino Certified Public Accountants and finance professionals, led by founding President Dorotea Rafael, CPA, came together to establish a professional community in Abu Dhabi.
Built on the ideals of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA), the organization has grown into a vibrant network committed to professional excellence, lifelong learning, ethical leadership, and community service.
A significant milestone came on 13 December 2024, when PICPA Abu Dhabi was officially granted affiliate status, further strengthening its connection to PICPA Philippines.
Today, with over two decades of service, PICPA Abu Dhabi continues to empower Filipino accounting and finance professionals through education, leadership development, meaningful partnerships, and community engagement—honoring its legacy while shaping the future of the profession.
PRESIDENT’S CORNER
Leading with Purpose, Growing Together
Welcome to PICPA Abu Dhabi Affiliate! As we continue our journey of professional excellence, we remain committed to empowering Filipino CPAs and finance professionals through continuous learning, ethical leadership, meaningful connections, and community service.
Lez Arly Magdadaro-Bayon-on, CPA, CMA, CSCA
President, FY 2026–2027
PICPA Abu Dhabi Affiliate
LEADERSHIP
FY 2026–2027 Officers
THEME OF THE YEAR
EMPOWER
Elevating the Filipino CPA Towards Ethical Leadership and Global Excellence.
GOVERNANCE
By-laws and the law that governs our profession
PICPA Abu Dhabi By-Laws
Signed 19 November 2024. PDF, 29 pages.
PICPA National By-Laws
Amended By-Laws of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants, with the SEC Certificate of Filing dated September 2022. PDF, 34 pages.
About the Philippine Accountancy Act
Republic Act No. 9298, otherwise known as the “Philippine Accountancy Act of 2004”, is the law that regulates the practice of the accounting profession in the Philippines. The law recognizes the invaluable contributions of accountants to nation building and development.
PICPA National Certificate
Certificate of affiliation granted by PICPA National to PICPA Abu Dhabi, UAE (Affiliate Code 206) on 13 December 2024.
IDENTITY
The PICPA logo
The PICPA logo is a stylized graphic presentation of the letters C, P and A for CPAs. It is a geometric design of clasped hands, symbolizing the unification of accounting groups into a solid, cohesive and responsive national organization of CPAs.
The clear and concise design, with elements emanating from the top and bottom and neatly meeting at the center, also shows the unification of the kindred and diverse components of the accounting profession. The balanced perspective of the design represents the basic objective of accountants: balanced accounts in all transactions.
The colors of the logo are green and blue: green to signify growth toward the ultimate goal of the organization, and blue to symbolize the vastness and universality of the accounting profession. The dark blue and green arrows at the center, going outward and duplicated in lighter shades, signify accountants’ objectivity and expansiveness as they discharge their functions as guardians of business and the economy.