ASSET 2022 Concluded Thomasian Delegate Among Stellar Performers

JEDMARCELOA ROSALES

This year’s Accountancy Students’ Seminar and ExtraCurricular Training (ASSET) of the University of the Philippines - Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants officially concluded last December 11, 2022, with Thomasian delegate Jen Margaret B. Hilario standing on the shoulders of giants.

After surmounting hurdles in the screening process, Ms Hilario weaved through the challenges of ASSET 2022 with her team 1SAPRANK, besting other foes in several formal and informal event competitions

The team 1SAPRANK composed of Jen Margaret Hilario, Angel De Jesus, Ma Jessa Nuevas, Christian Paragas and Jean Sabado, was awarded “Best ASSET Team” and hailed as the champion of the KPMG R G Manabat & Co Case Competition

The team have also been lauded for creating the best cheer and group logo out of all the teams

Hilario and her team placed 4th in ASSET’s accounting quiz bee, a not-so-easy feat considering the highly competitive nature of UP JPIA’s nationwide seminar and training She was also among the top 50 students handpicked from a hundred sifted applications

For its 20th year, ASSET 2022 kicks off with the theme of going beyond limits A total of 411 penultimate and graduating students gave a shot at the ASSET 2022

“I can say that I went beyond my limits as I was challenged to apply my knowledge and skills in the activities, especially during my first time joining a case competition and interview simulation,” Hilario said

The successful delegates then participated in corporate discussions, team-building activities, and interview simulations

ASSET is UP JPIA’s premier training seminar for accountancy students across the Philippine archipelago The national- scale assembly aims to develop business and accounting practices and mold the leaders of tomorrow A corporate roadshow, business case workshop and competition, and quiz bee were the main highlights of this year’s ASSET