National Convention of Partnerships in the Accounting Practice

MSU Graduate School Conference Room—we had our final requirement in English 8 Technical Writing, which was an expo showing different accounting firms fighting for honor and merits.

Each group created an accounting firm that suited the needs of the guest stakeholders.  The reports, proposals, letters, and memos showing how well these firms had done through the years must impress the judges.  The judges will then choose which firm to trust their company with by rating these reports and one big factor for this rating is the groups’ way of presenting these in front.

When I came, I saw everybody was nervous more than excited.  Some were worrying about the unclear brownout schedule and I too was worried not for the brownout but for our group.  I could not imagine what our group would look like in front of the stage knowing that we were not that prepared. Mr. Russ, our instructor, told us not to read in front and that added our tension.  I admitted I had not memorized my script because it was too long and I was too busy to spend time for it.

Ms. Melody emceed the event.  She was beautiful in her simple red blouse and skinny jeans.  When she talks, you will already know that hosting is not new to her because she acts naturally on stage and she is good in what she does.

We commenced the event with a solemn prayer led by our JPIA President Ms. Allure.  Then Ms. Claire officially opened the program and our honorable guest speaker Atty. Gen, CPA gave his inspirational message.  Atty. Gen also happened to be the sole judge.  The businessperson whom Mr. Russ had invited did not come due to some business appointments.

Next was dinner!  The buttered chicken was delicious.  The cook placed margarine instead of butter but it was still yummy and I felt it melting in my mouth like ice cream.

While we were eating, Kathy and Kay rendered songs.  They were beautiful and their voices were so sexy.  I could not stop taking pictures of Kathy.  Her make-up was glamorously simple and her skin tone matched the light. She was also hot and lovely, and she looked wonderful in her corporate attire.  The thing was she did not reach some of the song’s standards.  Anyway, I still love her… I mean her voice.

The first to present was SkyLar.  They were very formal and sophisticated. I heard they shopped new clothes for the event.  I liked the way they delivered their speeches. Their best speaker for me was Kay.  She delivered her speech well in proper poise, vocal rendition, and she maintained eye contact to her audiences.

After the presentation, groups must have an intermission number to kill the seriousness and boredom before the next presenter begins.  SkyLar danced “I saw the sign” and “Kahit na”.  They were very cute especially Nen—she is always so bubbly when she dances.

Second was Credence Accounting Firm.  This was the firm where I belong.  There were some technical difficulties before we started and the videos were not playing in other laptops.  Some adjustments had to be made, so, to kill the time, I gave an intermission.  With the guitar, I played forbidden games, canon, and one friend.  Fortunately, after perhaps three to five minutes, our operator solved the problem.

Our Marketing Head, Rom, introduced us one by one.  I was the Unit 1 IT Head: Accounting Database Management Systems Director.  Some of my group mates had not delivered their pieces well including me.  I was not satisfied by my performance but I was happy that everybody listened to me when I talked.  I heard positive feedbacks but still, I was not confident with it.  Our best speaker would be Rom.  He could really speak his mind always.  He does not need to have a script because he knows what to say.

Our intermission number was so simple.  I sang few bars of “The way you look tonight” and we danced “Kahit na” by Tony Gonzaga after that.  All I could say is that it was epic...haha

The third and fourth presenters were The Diplomats and Kassiopé ABC.  I do not remember much of what they had presented.  All I can say is that they were too technical and too boring.  I bet, only Atty. Gen listened to them very well.

Last presenter was Infinutim Accounting Firm.  They were the best group in terms of preparation.  This time, most of us were too sleepy.  It was already quarter to eleven and they still kept on talking.

Their intermission number was the best.  They were all jolly and they did funny things.  We kept on laughing downstage because of their surprise numbers.

The breathtaking moment came, the awarding.  Atty. Gen again occupied the stage and said some encouragement.  I remember he said, “In a competition, there is always a winner and there is always a loser...” This did not appear to be encouraging but I did not mind anyway.

Infinitum won The Best Presenter, the highest award.  Credence won three: Best in Slogan, Most Attractive Company Name, and Social Service Award.  I forgot others’.  Good thing was that all groups got awards.

Overall, the event was successful.  Everyone went home tired but satisfied and uplifted.  For me, it was not just an ersatz expo but also a great experience that I know helped us somehow shape the competitiveness within us.  I hope someday, we can attend real expos with real people in real profession just as real as what we can be… successful CPAs!