RIYADH, 9 April 2003 — A seminar on business planning preparation is now open to Filipinos in Riyadh and nearby places.
Organized by the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) - Riyadh Chapter, the new event is a sequel to the five-weekend “Accounting for Non-Accountants” seminar that was concluded on Friday.
Chapter president Rollie Bermundo said the forthcoming activity will be held on April 18 and 25 and on May 2 at the Second Philippine International School (SPIS). The sessions are scheduled from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The seminars are part of PICPA’s continuing professional development (CPD) program.
but the chapter is opening it to non-members as a public service.
In the forthcoming seminar, Bernardo said participants would learn about start-up, sales forecast, management, market analysis, strategy, and financial plan, and understanding the role of the business plan - a vital knowledge for financial managers and OFW’s who may engage in business in the future.
Oscar Vanderlipe, a travel agent, was one of the 38 non-accountants who participated in the first seminar, and among those who intends to attend the sequel. “Before, I had no single idea about accounting, even terms like debit and credit, and recognizing financial statements,” he said.
After learning the basics of the profession, he said he got interested in pursuing further accounting knowledge in preparation for a business that he plans to retire as an OFW.
Interested participants may contact Bermundo at 057973008; Alex del Pilar at 054228054; Marlon dela Cruz at 059445402; Elmer Gironella at 052236646; and Ferdie Mar Abesamis at 054138200.