MEMBERSHIP
Core Values
Ownership
Discipline
Beliefs
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Challenging the status quo
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Unlimited Potential to Grow
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Right to Grow
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Love our country
Pajamas Brand of Service
OUR UNIQUE AND DIFFERENTIATING FACTOR
Relationship
We maintain exceptionally personalizes client relationship by saying “hi” to clients every time we arrive in the morning. We also do 10-15 minute client discussion updates before ending each day.
Options
We never put our clients on a dead-end. We always provide at least 3 options to resolve issues or concerns.
Communication
We reply within 5 minutes (phone-in and email concerns) upon reading the communications. We give updates within 24-48 hours for pending communications. We also provide clients access to Client Happiness Portal (CHP) for concerns not immediately addressed by engagement team.
Humility
We accept mistakes, act on issues and move forward. We do not blame other people. We have “can do” and will do mindset. We practice “leaders eat last” policy.
Extrapositivism
We maintain a positive attitude in the workplace and fill our minds with positive inputs on a daily basis.
Relentless
We practice the day 2 principle wherein we always rank ourselves 2;10 as a reminder that we can still grow more.
Key Benefits
Explore POF’s wide range of member programs, educational opportunities, authoritative publications, and discounted products.
Free Access to “The GrowthPoint”
Attend the weekly gathering of POF members while earning CPD units for Free.
Regular Tax Updates through Philtaxes
Get free online tax consultation and receive regular updates on Philippine Taxes
Referral Program
Refer and earn extra income through POF’s product affiliations.
Discounted Training
Get huge discounts on our quality training programs.
Discounted Certifications
Grow your career with us through our quality certification program.
Discounts on Partner Merchants
Enjoy special discounts of POF’s partner merchants with perks and privileges.
Membership Access
Monitor your CPD units online and get access to POFs exclusive offerings for members
Extraordinary Career System
Reap the benefits of having a system on professional growth.
Mentorship Program
Connect with our experts for the purposes of information exchange , personal development and career advancement.
Network of Professionals
Meet like-minded professionals, increase connections and strengthen your networks through our regular events.
Code of Ethics
POF sets forth this Code of Professional Ethics to guide the professional and personal conduct of members of the association and/or its certification holders.
Members and POF certification holders shall:
- Support the implementation of, and encourage compliance with, appropriate standards and procedures for the effective career advancement of all members and stakeholders.
- Perform their duties with objectivity, due diligence and professional care, in accordance with professional standards.
- Serve in the interest of stakeholders in a lawful manner, while maintaining high standards of conduct and character, and not discrediting their profession or the Association.
- Maintain the privacy and confidentiality of information obtained in the course of their activities unless disclosure is required by legal authority. Such information shall not be used for personal benefit or released to inappropriate parties.
- Maintain competency in their respective fields and agree to undertake only those activities they can reasonably expect to complete with the necessary skills, knowledge and competence.
- Inform appropriate parties of the results of work performed including the disclosure of all significant facts known to them that, if not disclosed, may distort the reporting of the results.
- Support the professional education of stakeholders in enhancing their understanding of the accounting profession.
Frequently Asked Questions
If your application is approved, you will receive a certificate. Within 4 -6 weeks from your approval date, we will also mail you a welcome kit to the mailing address that you have ` provided in your application. The welcome kit consists of your printed certificate, a congratulatory letter, a ID card, and a lapel pin.
You will receive your first printed certificate free of charge. However, if you would like a reprint, the cost is PHP 300.00.
Grandfathering means that you can apply for the credential without taking an exam if you are able to prove that you have met the minimum experience hours stated in the certification domains.
A verifier can be your previous/current supervisor, colleague or client that you have worked/working with. However, one of the two verifiers MUST be your previous/current direct supervisor. He/she must use their official email address to communicate to POF.
POF requires 7- 14 days to review your application.
Your certification is valid for 3 years from the date of a application. However, if you are able to submit proof that you are keeping abreast of changes that are taking place in the industry through continuous education programs (attending seminar, webinars, trainings, certification, writing papers etc., by earning a minimum 120 continuing education credits; POF. may extend your certification for another 3 years.
In order to maintain the CTRP credential you must pay Php5,000 annually. To renew your credential for another three (3) years period, you must update your Certified Tax Return Preparer (CTRP) account at https://www.professionalsofthefuture.ph/ and submit necessary documents to prove that you have earned 120 CTRP credits within 3 years. You can earn the credits in many ways: (1) attending conferences, (2) writing research papers, (3) preparing for training classes in a related domain (for instructors), (4) reading materials on related subject matters (5) an exam of a newer version of the certification, and (6) attending webinars. Failure to meet certification requirements within the 3 years time frame will lead to the suspension of your certification. If you are suspended, you are not allowed to use the certification for a year unless you manage to earn the 120 CTRP credits required to maintain/renew your certification for another three years.
A verifier can be your previous/current supervisor, colleague or client that you have worked/working with. However, one of the two verifiers MUST be your previous/current direct supervisor. He/she must use their official email address to communicate to POF.
Yes, for Certifications only.
There is a significant accounting talent gap between what employer’s value and what talent is available. Employers are relying heavily on subjective criteria in hiring and are observing spotty levels of knowledge, skills and experience in the most crucial area. This is due to the fact that there is no industry standard that spells out the minimum knowledge, qualifications and skills of an Accountant.
Yes, if the freelance project/s can be verified by a client or colleague.
You have 14 day to remit the application fees from date of application submission. The POF. Academy will require between 7- 14 days reviewing your application, from the date of receipt of your fees and both verifier’s confirmation
To become a member, click “Avail FREE membership now” at the top of the membership section.
Yes. There is an annual of P 2,499.00 to maintain your certification every year. The fee has to be paid within 12 months from your certification date. Failing which, you will not be able to enjoy member benefits which include applying to renew your certification for another 3 years. There is a grace period of 30 days to remit the fees, before your benefits are suspended. You are not required to remit the maintenance fee if your certification is revoked, expired or retired.
BE PART OF THE NEXT BIG THING
Professionals of the Future
Professionals of the Future provides the avenue: guidance, tools, techniques, network, training, seminars and certifications for the professional to be extraordinary.
It is a membership program for all professionals founded by Neil and Alina Sison (NAS), the Professionals in Pajamas with the objective to produce extraordinary and heroic professionals in both accounting and non-accounting industry.
For a continuous learning and growth, members are enjoined to attend “The GrowthPoint” weekly event
The GrowthPoint is the weekly gathering of POF members where we provide technical and soft skills topics with CPD units. During this gathering, members can discuss specific topics related to career growth. By this, they can share their knowledge, updates and experiences with each other to aid in their growth and development.
Mission & Vision
Management Team
NEIL U. SISON
CPA CIA CFE CISA CRB CREA CTRP CDM RFA MCP Co-Managing Partner , SCP & CO.
ALINA CORILLO-SISON
CPA CIA CRB RFA
Co-Managing Partner , SCP & CO.
CERTIFICATIONS
Types of Certification:
A. Certified Tax Return Preparer (CTRP) – under Grandfathering Provision until June 2019
What is CTRP?
The program envisions upgrading the skill of an accounting professional with the foundations of taxation, related tax return preparation and tax updates. It covers the basics of six (6) key taxes:
1) Expanded Withholding Tax
2) Final Withholding Tax
3) Withholding Tax on Compensation & Fringe Benefits Tax
4) Value Added Tax
5) Corporate Income Tax
6) Documentary Stamp Tax
The trainee will learn the tax essentials, documentary requirements to support tax claims evidence, prepare accounting entries for taxes, reconciliations and adjustments of analysis and experience hands-on simulation of tax return preparation, know the issue related to tax return preparation.
a. Why Certify? Benefits of CTRP
The trainee will become skilled in the tax essentials, documentary requirements to support tax claims evidence, prepare accounting entries for taxes, reconciliations and adjustments of analysis and experience hands-on simulation of tax return preparation, know the issues related to tax return preparation. And they are confident in preparing tax returns for a small to medium size companies
b. How to become certified? (How to Earn Your CTRP)
Step 1: Register for the Exam
Step 2: Prepare for the Exam
Step 3: Take the Exam
Step 4: Apply for Certification
Step 5: Maintain a Certification
Be ONE of the few Certified Tax Return Preparers!
B. Certified FS Compiler (CFSC) – under Grandfathering certification process until July 2019.
What is CFSC?
A business transaction, such as obtaining financing, often requires companies to provide financial statements that have been evaluated by an outside independent party.
This program will equip the accountants to be proficient in FS compilation. The Trainee will under undergo extensive simulation of FS preparation.
a. Why Certify? Benefits of CFSC
After the program, the trainee will be in skilled in FS preparation. It involves simulations and hands-on experience in FS preparation and related documentations.
b. How to become certified? (How to Earn Your CTRP)
To learn more about obtaining your CPP, click on the steps below.
Step 1: Register for the Exam
Step 2: Prepare for the Exam
Step 3: Take the Exam
Step 4: Apply for Certification
Step 5: Maintain a Certification
Be the first Certified FS Compiler!
C. Certified Tax Compliance Auditor (CTCA) – COMING SOON!
What is CTCA?
Tax compliance audit is necessary to assess a company’s tax exposure. This can be done prior to filling of income tax returns (as preventive measure) or after the tax returns were filed (detective and corrective measures). Even before a BIR audit, companies require tax compliance audits to determine variances explanation and ultimately to be ready with the BIR audit.
This program will equip the company’s tax accountants or consulting tax professionals to perform tax compliance audits, make suggested solutions to correct errors.
Why Certify? Benefits of CTCA
The trainee will learn the BIR tax updates, BIR directions, audit procedures, tools and techniques, common BIR audit issues, tax optimization tips and tax strategies, and how to handle BIR audit. The program includes experience hands-on simulation of tax compliance audit, approaches to resolve issues and manage BIR audits.
How to become certified? (How to Earn Your CTCA)
To learn more about obtaining your CTCA, click on the steps below.
Step 1: Register for the Exam
Step 2: Prepare for the Exam
Step 3: Take the Exam
Step 4: Apply for Certification
Step 5: Maintain a Certification
D. Certified Payroll Consultant (CAPC) – COMING SOON!
E. Certified Unlibooks Consultant (CUC) – COMING SOON!
Optimum Benefits
Professional Growth
Enhance your career and professional growth through our trainings, conferences, webinars, and certifications.
Higher Salary
Increase your financial positions by upgrading your competencies.
High Employability
Boost your capabilities and attract the attention of HR executives.
Enhance your reputations as a trusted tax professionals
Show your clients and employers that you have the tax and accounting expertise they need.
Gives you competitive advantage in your market
Create value for your clients that your competitors cannot.
AWARDEES
Hero Accountants Awardees
Young Entraprofessional Accountants Awardees
BOOKS
Extraordinary Collections
Grab your copies now!
TRAINING LIST
THE GROWTHPOINT
DATE
TOPICS
COMPETENCE AREA
CPD UNITS
March 14, 2020 8am-12nn
Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants
Area C – Ethical Skills
4
March 21, 2020 8am-5pm
Basic conceptual framework of Accounting (2 days)
Area A – Technical Skills
8
March 28, 2020 8am-5pm
Basic conceptual framework of Accounting (2 days)
Area A – Technical Skills
8
CONTACT US
Contact us for any comments, suggestion or inquiries.
2003 A 20th Floor, West Tower Philippine Stock Exchange Centre Exchange Road Ortigas Pasig City 1605 Philippines
687-6649 loc 107
0932-544-2385
members@professionalsofthefuture.com
ARNOLD APDUA
JOSEPHINE MAGNO
Hero Accountant Awardees
MICHELLE GUELAS