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Cotabato City, Philippines - In a bid to celebrate Accountancy Week and promote advancements in financial reporting, the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) Cotabato City Chapter organized a highly anticipated seminar on "Automating Accounting in Government with Google Sheets." Held at the Commission on Audit (COA) BARMM Maguindanao Provincial Satellite Office (PSAO), the event brought together a diverse group of accountants from the government and academe on July 20, 2023.
With the rise of digital technologies, the seminar's focus on automation in accounting drew keen interest from participants who were eager to learn from the invited lecturer and resource person, Mr. Almansor Pendatun, a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).
The seminar commenced with a warm welcome from the COA BARMM Regional Director, Director Rasdy M. Guiling, who expressed gratitude for the overwhelming response to the event. Participants included government accountants responsible for managing public funds and financial records, as well as accounting professionals from the academe keen on imparting cutting-edge knowledge to their students.
Throughout the engaging session, Mr. Pendatun introduced attendees to various Google Sheets functions and formulas that could be harnessed to automate critical accounting tasks. Notably, he highlighted how the automation of general ledger generation, trial balances, and financial statements through Google Sheets could significantly reduce human error and expedite reporting timelines.
The seminar also served as an opportunity for attendees to exchange insights and experiences related to financial management and reporting in their respective sectors. Many participants eagerly shared their success stories in implementing automation in their agencies, inspiring others to follow also.
The PICPA Cotabato City Chapter's seminar on "Automating Accounting in Government with Google Sheets" proved to be a resounding success, fostering collaboration among accountants from various sectors and underlining the profession's commitment to excellence and innovation. As the weeklong celebration of Accountancy Week continued, the echoes of this informative seminar continued to resonate, promising a more efficient and technologically advanced future for accounting in the BARMM and beyond.
