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NCPACA History and Past President

On October 27, 1984, three Filipino accounting organizations, namely PICPA-USA of San Francisco, PICPA-USA of Southern California, and FAACPA of Seattle, met at the Marriott Hotel in Santa Clara, California, to form a federation of Filipino accounting organizations in the US. These organizations were represented by Rey Pimentel, Al Maglan, Simeon Orejudos, Nestor Duldulao and Ding Bituin of San Francisco; Elmer Simbol, Ben Alas, Frenz Rivera and Victor Sy of Los Angeles, Rufo Bruan, Bert Golla, Cesar Castaneda, Narciso Damo, Leandro Valmonte and Sesinando Cantor of Seattle.

Praxedes "Essie" Claveria

2024 - 2025

San Francisco Chapter


2024

August 30 - September 1

37th Convention held at The Westin New York @ Times Square hosted by AFAA New York

Violeta "Vee" Cristobal

2023-2022

PASCPA Los Angeles


2023

 September 1 -3 – 36th Convention held at San Francisco Marriott Union Square hosted by PICPA USA San Francisco


New Chapter Member: NFJPIA with over 80,000 members 


 Elected President for 2024-2025 

Praxedes Claveria of PICPA USA San Francisco

 

2022

September 2 - 4 - 35th Convention was hel

Violeta "Vee" Cristobal

2023-2022

PASCPA Los Angeles


2023

 September 1 -3 – 36th Convention held at San Francisco Marriott Union Square hosted by PICPA USA San Francisco


New Chapter Member: NFJPIA with over 80,000 members 


 Elected President for 2024-2025 

Praxedes Claveria of PICPA USA San Francisco

 

2022

September 2 - 4 - 35th Convention was held at Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, Teaneck, NJ hosted by the AFAA - New Jersey

Marlo Mallari

2021-2020

AFCA Toronto


2021

 September 17-19 – The First Virtual Convention was held and  hosted by the Philippine Certified Public Accountants of Greater Chicago (PCPA Chicago)


New Chapter Member: 

Association of Filipino Canadian Accountants - Nunavut 

(AFCA Nunavut)

 Elected President for 2022-2023 Violeta Cristobal of PASCPA Los

Marlo Mallari

2021-2020

AFCA Toronto


2021

 September 17-19 – The First Virtual Convention was held and  hosted by the Philippine Certified Public Accountants of Greater Chicago (PCPA Chicago)


New Chapter Member: 

Association of Filipino Canadian Accountants - Nunavut 

(AFCA Nunavut)

 Elected President for 2022-2023 Violeta Cristobal of PASCPA Los Angeles

 NCPACA run the election online via Eballot System  for the first time  

 Amendment and Ratification of the 2021 Bylaws 


2020


July 1-4 - Convention was cancelled due to Global Pandemic


  Marina Buenaventura

2019-2018

Houston Chapter


2019

July 4-6 - The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center hosted by the Filipino American Accountants of Texas ( FAATx Houston)

Elected President for 2020–2021 – Marlo Mallari of AFCA Toronto


2018

August 31 - Sept 2 – The convention was held at Anaheim Marriott Hotel, Anaheim, Calif

  Marina Buenaventura

2019-2018

Houston Chapter


2019

July 4-6 - The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center hosted by the Filipino American Accountants of Texas ( FAATx Houston)

Elected President for 2020–2021 – Marlo Mallari of AFCA Toronto


2018

August 31 - Sept 2 – The convention was held at Anaheim Marriott Hotel, Anaheim, California hosted by Philippine American Society of CPAs (PASCPA Los Angeles)



Nora Galleros

2017-2016

 New Jersey Chapter


2017

September 1-3 – Convention was held at Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada hosted by the Association of Filipino Canadian Accountants (AFCA Toronto)

New Chapter member: NCPACA Atlanta

Elected President for 2018-2019 – Marina Buenaventura of FAATx


2016

 Sept 

Nora Galleros

2017-2016

 New Jersey Chapter


2017

September 1-3 – Convention was held at Sheraton Toronto Airport Hotel & Conference Centre, Toronto, Ontario, Canada hosted by the Association of Filipino Canadian Accountants (AFCA Toronto)

New Chapter member: NCPACA Atlanta

Elected President for 2018-2019 – Marina Buenaventura of FAATx


2016

 Sept 2-4 – Convention was held at Hyatt Regency Bellevue, WA hosted by The Filipino American Association of Certified Public Accountants (FAACPA Seattle)


  Chris Banagan

2015 - 2014

​Washington D.C Chapter

  

2015

Sept 4-6 – Convention was held at JW Marriott Washington DC hosted by FAIA DC

Elected President for 2016-2017 – Leonora Galleros of AFAA New Jersey


2014

August 29-Sept 1– Convention at New York Marriott Downtown hosted by Association of Filipino American Accountants of New York (AFAA New

  Chris Banagan

2015 - 2014

​Washington D.C Chapter

  

2015

Sept 4-6 – Convention was held at JW Marriott Washington DC hosted by FAIA DC

Elected President for 2016-2017 – Leonora Galleros of AFAA New Jersey


2014

August 29-Sept 1– Convention at New York Marriott Downtown hosted by Association of Filipino American Accountants of New York (AFAA New York) & Association of Filipino American Accountants of New Jersey (AFAA New Jersey)



  Vicente Ching

2013 - 2012

​Los Angeles Chapter  


2013

August 30 - September 1 - The Sheraton Universal, Universal City, California hosted by Philippine American Society of CPAs  (PASCPA Los Angeles)

New Chapter member: Association of Filipino Canadian Accountants - British Columbia (AFCA - BC)

Elected President for 2014-2015 - Chris V. Banaga

  Vicente Ching

2013 - 2012

​Los Angeles Chapter  


2013

August 30 - September 1 - The Sheraton Universal, Universal City, California hosted by Philippine American Society of CPAs  (PASCPA Los Angeles)

New Chapter member: Association of Filipino Canadian Accountants - British Columbia (AFCA - BC)

Elected President for 2014-2015 - Chris V. Banagan


2012

August 31 - Sept 3 - No Host Convention at The Hyatt Regency, Cambridge, Massachusetts



  Librado Ibe

2011 - 2010

​Toronto Chapter  


2011

 July 1-3 - Convention at JW Marriott Hotel, Houston hosted by FAATx

Elected president for 2012-2013: Vicente Ching of PASCPA LA


2010

Sept 3-5 - No host Convention at Bally’s Hotel, LasVegas Nevada

NCPACA constitutions and by-laws were amended, opening admission of members at large. 



  Lolita Gillberg

2009 - 2008

New York Chapter​  


2009

July 2 – July 5 – Convention at Hyatt Oakbrook hosted by PCPA Chicago

Elected president for 2010 -2011: Librado Ibe Jr of AFCA Toronto


2008

Aug 29-31 – Convention at JW Marriott in Washington DC hosted by FAIA Metro



  Alvin Maglan

2007 - 2006

San Francisco Chapter 


2007

Aug 31 –Sept 2 – Convention at Westin Harbor Castle, Toronto hosted by AFCA Toronto

Elected president for 2008-2009: Lolita Gillberg of AFAA New York


2006

June 30 – July 3 – Convention at Hyatt Regency hosted by PICPA USA, San Francisco



  Rey Padilla (Deceased)

2005 - 2004

New York Chapter  


2005

Sept 2-Sept 3 – Convention at Sheraton, Atlantic City hosted by AFAA New York and New Jersey

New chapter member: Association of Filipino American Accountants New Jersey (AFAA NJ)

Elected president for 2006-2007: Al Maglan of PICPA USA, San Francisco


2004

July – July 4 – No host Convention at Hilton Hotel, Walt Disney, Orlando, Florida



  Bobby dela Cruz

2003 - 2002

Toronto Chapter  


2003

July 3-July 5 – Convention at Westin Hotel hosted by FAACPA Seattle Elected president for 2004-2005: Rey Padilla of AFAA New York 


2002

Sept 19 –Sept 21 – Convention at South Shore Harbour in Galveston, Texas hosted by TSPACPA Houston



  Sam Misa

2001 - 2000

Los Angeles Chapter 


2001

Aug 31-Sept 2 – Convention at New Otani Hotel in Los Angeles hosted by PASCPA

Elected president for 2002-2003: Bobby Dela Cruz of AFCA Toronto


2000

Sept 1-Sept 2 – Convention at Marriott Financial Center hosted by AFAA New York



    Klaus Buntua

1999 - 1998

Washington DC Chapter


1999

 July 2-July 4 – Convention at Marriott Hotel in San Francisco hosted by PICPA USA

Elected president for 2000-2001: Sam Misa of PASCPA, LA


1998 

Sept 4- Sept 6 – Convention at Sheraton Hotel, Toronto hosted by AFCA Toronto



  Susan  Silvano

1997 - 1996

Chicago Chapter  


1997

 August 29-Sept 1 – Convention at Marriott Hotel, Chicago hosted by PCPA 

Elected president for 1998-1999: Klaus Buntua of AFAI, DC


1996

July 4 – July 7 – Convention at Marriot Metro, Washington DC hosted by AFAI, DC.

NCPACA name amendment to read: National Council of Philippine American Canadia

  Susan  Silvano

1997 - 1996

Chicago Chapter  


1997

 August 29-Sept 1 – Convention at Marriott Hotel, Chicago hosted by PCPA 

Elected president for 1998-1999: Klaus Buntua of AFAI, DC


1996

July 4 – July 7 – Convention at Marriot Metro, Washington DC hosted by AFAI, DC.

NCPACA name amendment to read: National Council of Philippine American Canadian Accountants

New chapter member: San Diego Filipino American Accountants (SANDIFAA) replaced FAICPA.



  Simeon Orejudos 

1995 - 1994

San Francisco Chapter  


1995

June 30 to July 3 – Convention at Double Tree, Seattle hosted by FAACPA.

New chapter member: Association of Filipino Accountants Inc., DC (AFAI)

Elected president for 1996-1997: Susan Alforque Silvano of PCPA Chicago.


1994

July 1 – July 4 – Convention at Dallas, Texas sponsored by TSPACP

  Simeon Orejudos 

1995 - 1994

San Francisco Chapter  


1995

June 30 to July 3 – Convention at Double Tree, Seattle hosted by FAACPA.

New chapter member: Association of Filipino Accountants Inc., DC (AFAI)

Elected president for 1996-1997: Susan Alforque Silvano of PCPA Chicago.


1994

July 1 – July 4 – Convention at Dallas, Texas sponsored by TSPACPA Houston.

New chapter member and host: Philippine American Association of Accountants at Dallas, Fort Worth (PAAADFW)



  Ben Alas Jr

1992 - 1993

Los Angeles  Chapter​  


1993

This is the start of one a year national convention or conference.

June 28-29 – Convention at Mirage, Las Vegas, hosted by PASCPA, LA (Earthquake!)


1992 

July 2-4 – Convention at town & Country, San Diego hosted by FAICPA

Elected president for 1994-1995: Simeon Orejudos of PICPA USA, San Francisco.





 Edilberto Ortiz

1991- 1990

Chicago  Chapter​  


1991

May 19 – May 20 – Spring Conference at Seatac, Hilton, hosted by FAACPA, Seattle.

October 5 – October 7 – Fall Conference at Houstonian Hotel, Houston hosted by TSPACPA


1990 

June 28 to June 30 – Convention at Hilton, Toronto, hosted by AFCA, Toronto

New Chapter member: Filipino American Instit

 Edilberto Ortiz

1991- 1990

Chicago  Chapter​  


1991

May 19 – May 20 – Spring Conference at Seatac, Hilton, hosted by FAACPA, Seattle.

October 5 – October 7 – Fall Conference at Houstonian Hotel, Houston hosted by TSPACPA


1990 

June 28 to June 30 – Convention at Hilton, Toronto, hosted by AFCA, Toronto

New Chapter member: Filipino American Institute of CPA’s, San Diego (FAICPA)

Elected president for 1992-1993: Ben Alas, Jr. of PACPA, LA

October 11-13 – Fall Conference at New York Hilton hosted by AFAA, New York.




 Rufo Bruan 

1989 - 1988

Seattle Chapter   


1989 

June 18 – June 19 – Spring Conference at Westin, Seattle, hosted by FAACPA

October 23 – Fall Conference at Westin, Millbrae, CA, hosted by PICPA USA San Francisco


1988

 June 30 to July 3 – Convention at Hyatt, Oakbrook, IL hosted by PCPA Chicago.

New chapter member: Texas Society of Philippine Ame

 Rufo Bruan 

1989 - 1988

Seattle Chapter   


1989 

June 18 – June 19 – Spring Conference at Westin, Seattle, hosted by FAACPA

October 23 – Fall Conference at Westin, Millbrae, CA, hosted by PICPA USA San Francisco


1988

 June 30 to July 3 – Convention at Hyatt, Oakbrook, IL hosted by PCPA Chicago.

New chapter member: Texas Society of Philippine American CPA’s, Houston (TSPACPA) 

New chapter member: Association of Filipino Canadian Accountants, Toronto (AFCA)

Elected president for 1990-1991: Edilberto Ortiz of PCPA Chicago.




Rey Pimentel (Deceased)

1987 - 1986

San Francisco Chapter​ 


1987 

July 11 – First Convention at Disneyland, Anaheim, CA, hosted by PASCPA LA.

National Council Name Amendment to read NCPACA or National Council of Philippine American Certified Accountants

Elected president for 1988-1989: Rufo Bruan Jr of FAACPA, Seattle

New Chapter member: Associa

Rey Pimentel (Deceased)

1987 - 1986

San Francisco Chapter​ 


1987 

July 11 – First Convention at Disneyland, Anaheim, CA, hosted by PASCPA LA.

National Council Name Amendment to read NCPACA or National Council of Philippine American Certified Accountants

Elected president for 1988-1989: Rufo Bruan Jr of FAACPA, Seattle

New Chapter member: Association of Filipino American Accountants, New York (AFAA NY) 

October 23 – Fall Conference at Marriott O’Hare hosted by PCPA Chicago 


1986 

January 19 - The Philippine CPAs of Greater Chicago joined the National Council.

May 17 – Meeting of the four chapters: PICPA USA San Francisco, PICPA USA So CA, FAACPA of Seattle, and PCPA of Greater Chicago.

September 4 – The combined PICPA USA Southern California and Filipino Accountants Association became the Philippine American  Society of certified Public Accountants or PASCPA of Los Angeles.


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