PICPA National President’s Message
Mr. Gerard B. Sanvictores
PICPA National President, FY 2025-2026
Message from the PICPA National President on Quality Assurance Review (QAR): Upholding Quality, Integrity, and Public Trust.
“Quality and integrity are the lifeblood of our profession.
The Quality Assurance Review (QAR) is not simply a regulatory requirement – it is a vital mechanism that ensures audit quality, protects the public interest, and strengthens trust in the accountancy profession.
PICPA, together with the Board of Accountancy, the QAR Council, and the QAR Office, remains steadfast in guiding firms toward full compliance. Beyond adherence, our shared goal is continuous improvement to elevate the quality of audits through sound quality management systems, consistent application of standards, and a culture of accountability.
We urge all practitioners to begin their preparations early and take advantage of the QAR guides, FAQs, and training sessions available through the QAR Office. Compliance is only the first step; excellence must be the destination.
As our nation works toward economic recovery, QAR serves as a key enabler, restoring public confidence in business, governance, and professional ethics. When accounting and finance professionals uphold integrity and quality, compliant firms become instruments of transparency and sustainable growth across industries.
Through QAR, we uphold governance and accountability.
Through integrity, we strengthen confidence and trust.
Through quality and excellence, we contribute to national recovery.
Together, let us take ACTION with IMPACT – upholding good governance, advancing integrity, and driving excellence across our profession, our nation, and the world.“