Aranda Protacio and Co. CPA’s

03/08/2026

True professional excellence isn't just about client service—it's about serving the colleagues beside you and the organization that unites you.

Our partners, Sir Alberto Aranda and Sir Christian Protacio recently attended the PICPA Lipa City Chapter Induction and Turnover Ceremony. We are proud to see our leadership actively supporting and standing alongside the professional community as we embrace a new year of growth, service, and excellence.

17/07/2026

Empowering Cooperatives for Impact! 🤝📊

We are proud to share that our partners, Sir Alberto Aranda and Sir Christian Protacio, recently represented the firm at the PICPA Cooperative Day during the celebration of PICPA Accountancy Week 2026!

Held in partnership with the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), this event brings together financial leaders to discuss emerging regulatory trends, governance, and cooperative growth.

Guided by PICPA’s national theme to "EMPOWER" and drive "ACTION with IMPACT," our leadership continues to sharpen our expertise so we can deliver the highest standard of service and navigate complex compliance landscapes for our clients.

14/07/2026

Our very own Managing Partner, Sir Alberto Aranda attended the PICPA Accountancy Week Celebration's Public Practice Day 2026.

02/07/2026

Good News!!!

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT:
QAR Program Updates on Fees and Inspection Guidelines

TO: All CPAs in Public Practice
FROM: Quality Assurance Review Office
Quality Assurance Review (QAR) Council

DATE: July 2, 2026

In our continuous effort to make the Quality Assurance Review (QAR) program more developmental, efficient, and responsive to the evolving needs of the accountancy profession, the QAR Council is pleased to announce two major updates regarding QAR fees and inspection guidelines.

1. Reduction of QAR Fees (Effective July 1, 2026)
The Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA), through its National Board of Directors (NBOD) in coordination with the QAR Council, has approved a revised and reduced schedule of QAR Fees for categories D2 to F3.
These revised fees are intended to support the continued implementation, enhancement, and sustainability of the QAR Program while ensuring it remains responsive to regulatory requirements.

2. Adoption of the "One-Client Policy" (Effective August 1, 2026)
To further support practitioners, the QAR Office is formally adopting a "one-client policy" effective August 1, 2026, which will replace the existing two-client inspection requirement. Under this new policy, only one (1) audit file will be subject to inspection for each CPA practitioner or firm. Furthermore, firms will be given the discretion to choose their best-completed file for review to expedite the timeline.

This adjustment is intended to support the developmental phase of the QAR program by:
• Easing Compliance: Making the inspection process more manageable for small practitioners, particularly those in Categories E and F scheduled for inspection in 2026 and 2027.
• Addressing Backlogs: Allowing the QAR office to process a greater number of firms efficiently by effectively doubling our inspection speed.
• Reducing Anxiety: Shifting the perception of the QAR process from a purely regulatory burden to a supportive, capacity-building mechanism.

This decision is backed by an empirical study of inspection statistics, which revealed no significant difference in ratings between a volunteered first file and an office-selected second file, indicating that practitioners consistently apply identical audit policies across their client base.

We are continuously reviewing the QAR program to enhance its administration and better serve our practitioners.

sgd.
Chester Owen B. Diokno
OIC- Chief Inspector, QAR Office

Noted:
sgd.
Mark Benedict Guia
Chair, QAR Council

20/06/2026

To the pillars of our homes and the driving force behind many successful endeavors—Happy Father's Day!

We highy commend all fathers for their tireless dedication, hard work, and the silent sacrifices they make every day for their family's future.

Wishing you continued success, excellent health, and divine guidance in everything you do.

Warmest greetings from APHelion Business Solutions Inc.and Aranda Protacio and Co. CPA’s.



&cocpa’s

16/06/2026

14/05/2026

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📣 𝗦𝗘𝗖 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗳𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is suspending until December 31, 2026 the imposition of monthly penalties in the late or non-filing of reportorial requirements, as it seeks to reduce transaction costs and promote the ease of doing business.

In its meeting on May 5, the Commission En Banc approved the suspension of penalties imposed for every month of delay for the late or non-filing of reportorial requirements, as provided under SEC Memorandum Circular No. 6, Series of 2024 (MC 6).

“As we celebrate the Ease of Doing Business month this May, the SEC reaffirms its commitment to foster a robust and responsive business environment,” SEC Chairperson Francis Lim said.

“By suspending the compounding monthly penalties, we are providing corporations an opportunity to get back their good standing without the burden of mounting transaction costs, as part of our goal of pushing corporations toward full compliance and sustainable growth,” he added.

The suspension will apply to corporations with pending monitoring applications. Corporations that have received final assessments but have not yet settled payment will be issued updated assessments excluding the per month of delay components.

Read the full memorandum circular here: https://www.sec.gov.ph/mc-2026/sec-mc-no-16-series-of-2026suspension-of-the-per-month-of-delay-penalty-for-late-and-non-filing-of-reportorial-requirements-under-sec-memorandum-circular-no-6-series-of-2024/

Read the full press release here: https://www.sec.gov.ph/pr-2026/sec-suspends-monthly-penalties-for-late-non-filing-of-reports/

06/05/2026

30/04/2026

Honoring the dedication that fuels every industry this Labor Day. 💼

From long hours to big achievements, every effort matters—and we’re here to make sure your finances keep up with your growth.

Cheers to hardworking individuals everywhere. Happy Labor Day!

24/04/2026

Ending the Weekend with the Field Audit!!


&cocpa’s