Partner AFS Earns ASEAN CPA Designation

October 31, 2025 | ASEAN Chartered Professional Accountants Coordinating Committee (ACPACC)

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F.F. Villarin & Co., CPAs (FFVCo) proudly announces that Partner Arvin F. Suralta (AFS) has officially earned the title of ASEAN Chartered Professional Accountant (ASEAN CPA), a prestigious regional designation that recognizes qualified accountants across Southeast Asia.

The ASEAN CPA credential is conferred upon Certified Public Accountants who have met the professional experience, education, and ethical standards set by the ASEAN Chartered Professional Accountants Coordinating Committee (ACPACC) under the Mutual Recognition Arrangement (MRA) on Accountancy Services. This recognition allows ASEAN CPAs to practice their profession across member countries within the region, promoting mobility and cooperation among ASEAN professionals.

Partner AFS’s achievement reflects his commitment to professional excellence and continued development in the field of accounting and auditing. His accomplishment also strengthens FFVCo’s dedication to maintaining globally competitive standards in the delivery of professional services.

“Becoming an ASEAN CPA is both an honor and a responsibility. It reaffirms our role in upholding integrity, competence, and collaboration within the ASEAN accounting community,” Partner AFS shared.

The firm congratulates Partner AFS for this significant milestone and celebrates his contribution to elevating the practice of accountancy within and beyond the Philippines.