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SWORN STATEMENT FOR ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENT OF RA 9298 I, Reynante S. Ventura, single practitioner, married, of legal age and residing at #055 Purok 2, Fairvew, Baguio City, having been duly sworn in accordance with law, depose and say: That, I, as a single practitioner has: 1. I had three (3) years of meaningful experience in the scope of work covered in the practice of public accountancy; 2. I had prepared an internal quality review process; 3. I had undergone adequate and effective training from organizations duly accredited by the Board of Accountancy or its duly authorized representatives on all current accounting and auditing standards, Code of Ethics, laws and its implementing rules and regulations, circulars, memoranda, their respective codes of good governance and other related documents that are required in the practice of public accountancy to ensure professional, ethical and technical standards; 4. Of good moral character; and, 5. I had not been found guilty by a competent court and / or administrative body of any case involving moral turpitude and / or unethical practices and that neither / a defendant in any case of similar nature pending before any competent court and / or administrative agencies. That, this affidavit is in compliance with requirement No. 8 of the amended list of requirement issued by the PRC / BOA for accreditation to practice public accountancy; That, I, as a single practitioner, is executing this affidavit in support to my application to practice public accountancy in the Philippines; That, I, as a single practitioner, knows fully well that any false statement in this affidavit will lead to the cancellation of the accreditation being sought for and / or the filing of charges against me. WITNESS MY HAND on this _____ day of _______________, 2007 in ____________________, Philippines. AFFIANT

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SWORN STATEMENT FOR ACCREDITATION REQUIREMENT OF RA 9298

I, Reynante S. Ventura, single practitioner, married, of legal age and residing at #055 Purok 2, Fairvew, Baguio City, having been duly sworn in accordance with law, depose and say:

That, I, as a single practitioner has:

1. I had three (3) years of meaningful experience in the scope of work covered in the practice of public accountancy;

2. I had prepared an internal quality review process;3. I had undergone adequate and effective training from organizations duly

accredited by the Board of Accountancy or its duly authorized representatives on all current accounting and auditing standards, Code of Ethics, laws and its implementing rules and regulations, circulars, memoranda, their respective codes of good governance and other related documents that are required in the practice of public accountancy to ensure professional, ethical and technical standards;

4. Of good moral character; and,5. I had not been found guilty by a competent court and / or administrative body

of any case involving moral turpitude and / or unethical practices and that neither / a defendant in any case of similar nature pending before any competent court and / or administrative agencies.

That, this affidavit is in compliance with requirement No. 8 of the amended list of requirement issued by the PRC / BOA for accreditation to practice public accountancy;

That, I, as a single practitioner, is executing this affidavit in support to my application to practice public accountancy in the Philippines;

That, I, as a single practitioner, knows fully well that any false statement in this affidavit will lead to the cancellation of the accreditation being sought for and / or the filing of charges against me.

WITNESS MY HAND on this _____ day of _______________, 2007 in____________________, Philippines.

AFFIANT

SIGNED IN THE PRESENCE OF:________________________________________________________

SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN tome before this _____________________, 20__, the affiant exhibited to me his Community Tax No. ______________ issued on _______.

NOTARY PUBLICDoc. No.Page No.Book No.Series of

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Reynante S. Ventura, CPA#055 Purok 2, Fairview, Baguio City

CODE OF GOOD GOVERNANCE

A hallmark of true professionals engaged in public practice is their willingness to accept a set of professional and ethical principles and follow these principles in the conduct of their daily affairs. The acceptance of these principles requires that professionals maintain a higher standard of conduct than is called for by law.

Good governance basically demands of CPA practitioners to maintain the ethical and technical standards by maintaining and upholding their independence for the benefit and protection of stockholders and investors in order to win their confidence. This will ultimately improve economic conditions and help propel business to a brighter future. Auditors should practice transparency and before engaging in audit, should stipulate that he be allowed to disclose matters or reports involving material representation, fraud or dishonesty by the entity under audit to deter unscrupulous business leaders, owners and board of directors from the misuse and misappropriation of company assets to the detriment of stakeholders and investors.

General Principle of Professional Conduct

Certified Public Accountants are required not only to have an ethical commitment, a personal resolve to act ethically, but also have both ethical awareness and ethical competency. Ethical awareness refers to the ability to discern between right and wrong, while ethical competency pertains to the ability to engage in sound moral reasoning and consider carefully the implications of alternative actions.

Specific Principles of Professional Conduct

1. Service to others

Certified Public Accountants are committed to a life of service to others. They protect life, property and public welfare. To serve others, they shall be prepared for heroic sacrifice and genuine selflessness in carrying out their professional duties even at the expense of personal gain.

2. Commitment to Public Interest, Integrity and Objectivity

To maintain and broaden public confidence, Certified Public Accountants shall perform their audit with the highest sense of integrity and

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independence, imbued with nationalism and spiritual values. In the performance of any professional service, they shall at all times maintain objectivity, be free of conflicts of interest, and refrain from engaging in any activity that would prejudice their abilities top carry out their duties ethically. They shall avoid making any representation that would likely cause a reasonable person to misunderstand or be deceived.

3. Professional Competence

In providing auditing and other services undertaken by Certified Public Accountants, a certain level of competence is necessary, i.e., knowledge, technical skills, attitudes and experience. CPAs shall, therefore, undertake only those professional services that they can reasonably deliver with professional competence. Corollary to this, it is their express obligations to keep up with new knowledge and techniques in their field, continually improve their skills and upgrade their level of competence, and take part in a lifelong continuing education program.

4. Solidarity and Teamwork

Each Certified Public Accountant shall nurture and support one organization for all its members. Through a deep spirit of solidarity, each member should put the broader interest of the profession above one’s personal ambition and preference. Through teamwork within a cohesive professional organization, each member shall effectively observe ethical practices and pursue continuing professional development as well as deepen one’s social and civic responsibility.

5. Social and Civic Responsibility

Certified Public Accountants shall always carry out their professional duties with due consideration of the broader interest of the publics. They shall at all times perform their service with utmost consideration of the consequences it may incur on public interest and welfare and shall refrain from doing acts contrary to law, good morals, good customs, public policy, public order, public safety and public interest. They shall, therefore, serve their clients/employers and the publics with professional concern and in a manner consistent with their responsibilities to society. As responsible Filipino citizens, they shall actively contribute to the attainment of the country’s national objectives.

6. Global Competitiveness

Every Certified Public Accountants shall remain open to the challenges of a more dynamic and interconnected world. He or She shall rise up to

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global standards and maintain levels of professional practices fully aligned with global best practices.

7. Equality of All Professions

All professionals shall treat their colleagues with respect and shall strive to be fair in their dealings with one another. No one group of professionals is superior or above others. All professionals perform an equally important, yet distinct, service to society. In the eyes of the PRC, all professionals are equal and therefore, every one shall treat other professionals with respect and fairness.

The undersigned binds himself to observe and act in accordance with the foregoing Code of Good Governance in the practice of public accountancy.

Reynante S. Ventura, CPACPA No. 95906

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CODE OF GOOD GOVERNANCE

COMMITMENT TO PUBLIC INTEREST, OBJECTIVITY ANDTRANSPARENCY

As Certified Public Accountants, we shall always remember that we do not live for ourselves and our family alone. We are part of society to which we owe definite responsibilities. Therefore, we shall always uphold the public interest over and above personal interest.

In the performance of our profession, we shall maintain objectivity and shall make decisions and actions solely based on merit. We shall remain open and transparent about all the decisions and actions that we take. We should give reasons for our decisions and restrict information only when the wider public interest clearly demands it.

INTEGRITY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND IMPARTIALITY

We shall bear the unassailable stamp of integrity. We shall do our utmost to abide by the provisions of the Code of Professional Ethics for Certified Public Accountants. We shall, at all times, practice the highest standards of good morals in order to effectively discharge our function as professionals. We shall, likewise, practice integrity and honesty, in order to preserve and protect the interest and the good name of the profession. We shall value our honor as we value our life. We shall, therefore, denounce all forms of nefarious activities that impinge upon the integrity of the profession.

We shall fully assume responsibility for the decisions and actions we take in the course of our practice, and live up to the consequences that flow from them including submitting ourselves to whatever public scrutiny is appropriate to our work.

We shall never discriminate against anyone and extend service to every citizen in need of our services, specially the underprivileged. We shall be just, charitable and courteous but dignified in our dealing with the public.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE

We shall strive to attain the highest level of efficiency, effectiveness, and economy in our service. We shall commit ourselves to the highest

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degree of professional competence, both in the technical and ethical sense, through empowerment and continuing self-development. We shall commit ourselves to change, reform and innovation, where needed, in order to continually enhance the quality of service. We shall continuously update ourselves on new frontiers of professionalism and respond to developments affecting the profession.

SERVICE TO CLIENTS AND OTHER PUBLICS

We exist to serve primarily the clients and the public. We shall accord them the dignity and comfort that they deserve. We must adhere to a focused, efficient and committed service to the public. Service must be a measure of our professionalism, and we shall, therefore, always extend prompt, courteous and quality service to the public.

We shall also attend to others who may want to avail of our services and we must, at all times, act promptly and expeditiously on the publics’ needs for service.

POSITIVE WORK ETHIC

We shall develop positive work ethic, always loving our calling and working cheerfully, thoroughly and well. Striving to be efficient at all times, we shall not leave for tomorrow what we can do today. Corollary to this, we shall always bear in mind that we have a job to perform and as such is duty bound to perform well.

We shall discharge our duties and responsibilities with honesty and dedication to our individual work, no matter how humble and lowly the task may be.

SOLIDARITY AND TEAMWORK

We shall work in unison and collectively always mindful that in cooperation, there is strength, and in disunity, there is weakness.

We shall, therefore, work towards the development of a culture of unity, cooperation and empowerment. We shall at all times respect the rights of our employees and peers, reaching out the hand of friendship to one another and endeavor to promote an atmosphere of good feeling, ample confidence, mutual respect and cooperation.

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

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We shall contribute to the welfare of society and promote social justice. In so doing, we must imbibe the professional’s vital role and significance to the accountancy practice, the government and the society as a whole. We shall assume responsibility for each and everyone’s role in sustaining and uplifting the standards of competence of the Filipino Certified Public Accountants. We shall at all times be mindful of the consequences on society of any of our acts and shall refrain from doing acts contrary to law, good morals, good customs, public policy, public order, public safety and public interest. We shall perform our tasks with utmost consideration of the consequences it may incur on public interest and welfare.

NATIONALISM AND PATRIOTISM

We shall, at all times, be loyal and dedicated to the national interest. We shall be ready at times to sacrifice for the country.

We shall respect the Constitution which is the expression of the sovereign will. We shall, at all times, push for the protection and promotion of Filipino Certified Public Accountants to guaranty their competitive edge in the global arena. We shall also use and develop local resources and conserve them for posterity.

Signed and adopted this 5th day of September, 2006.