The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces the conduct of the September 30, October 1 and 2, 2023 Certified Public Accountants Licensure Examination to 737 examinees in Baguio City. The testing venues are:
2. Benguet State University - La Trinidad, Benguet
At the PRC EXAMINATION VENUE, all examinees shall bring the following:
1. Notice of Admission
2. ANY of the following (ALINMAN SA MGA SUMUSUNOD):
a. Original or Photocopy of the complete Vaccination Card/Certificate if fully vaccinated (An individual is considered FULLY VACCINATED FOR COVID-19 after a period of at least two (2) weeks from having received the second dose of a 2-dose series; or after a period of two (2) weeks from having received a single-dose vaccine). Last dose should have been administered on or before September 16, 2023; BOOSTER shot is not required but highly encouraged;
For those vaccinated in Baguio City but lost their vaccination card/certificate, please email baguiovaxcert@gmail.com or call 0930-970-0222 (Smart) or 0916-797-4397 (Globe).
b. Hard copy of the negative RT-PCR test result (NOT Antigen test) if not fully vaccinated, date of collection shall be within 72 hours;
Note, however, that for examinees who recently contracted COVID-19, a Certificate of Completion of Isolation or its equivalent signed by ANY of the following must be submitted:
(a) Government or private licensed physician
(b) Municipal Health Officer, Provincial Health Officer, or City Health Officer
(c) Designated Barangay Health Emergency Response Team (BHERT) Officer or Barangay Health Worker visiting the residence of the examinee
3. One (1) piece metered-stamped window mailing envelope
4. One (1) piece long transparent plastic envelope
5. One (1) piece long brown envelope
6. Two (2) or more pencils (No. 2)
7. Regular ballpens with BLACK ink only. NO USING OF SIGN PEN OR FRICTION PEN.
8. Basic calculator which only contains the basic keys (+, -, x and /) and may also have the memory keys (M+, M-, MR and MC). Calculators with TAX functions are also allowed.
9. Packed snacks and meals in TRANSPARENT/CLEAR containers/cellophanes with sufficient drinking water supply as no one will be allowed to go out once inside the examination venue. STRICTLY NO LEAVING OF THE EXAMINATION ROOM EXCEPT FOR RESTROOM NECESSITIES. Have your breakfast as you will only be allowed to eat your lunch during the scheduled break time.
10. Medicine, hygiene and sanitary kits, and related supplies, when necessary
11. With Baguio’s weather condition, examinees and examination personnel are advised to use additional layer of clothing, bring rain gears, and flashlights in case of power outage at the testing venue.
The PRC-CAR will not photocopy or print your compliance documents so please prepare the documents stated in item numbers 1 and 2.
Refer to the program of examination for other things to bring, required attire, allowed and prohibited items.
Transfer to another testing center SHALL NO LONGER BE ALLOWED.
The Commission expresses its gratitude to the officials and staff of the Baguio City Police Office, La Trinidad Municipal Police Station, testing venues and examination personnel for their unwavering support and cooperation.
Program of Examination:
List of Qualified Examinees/Room Assignment:
The following are NOT also allowed or NO longer required:
1. Bringing of vehicles or motorcycles as no parking space is available
2. Submission of Annexes A, B and C of the JAO No. 2021-01
3. Printed copy of your Official Receipt
The PRC further warns the examinees against dealing with individuals or entities claiming to be connected with the PRC, or using the name of its officials, personnel, and/or members of the Professional Regulatory Boards, either by presenting fake calling cards and other identification cards, including the use of its official logos, for personal or financial gain, to facilitate and/or process the application and/or release of various PRC documents, or in promising examinees to pass the licensure examination. The PRC disclaims all representations which are purportedly extended by these unscrupulous individuals. Please report immediately to car@prc.gov.ph any knowledge of such illegal acts. Checking of test papers is computerized and with no human intervention. Test results are final and there is NO RE-CHECKING OR VIEWING OF TEST PAPERS pursuant to PRC Resolution No. 2004-223. DO NOT BE A VICTIM OF FIXERS.
For concerns and queries, you may email car.examination@prc.gov.ph or car@prc.gov.ph.
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