23/04/2026
History has been made as a new champion emerges at the 27th Search for Outstanding Accounting Students of the Philippines (SOASP). The grand finals, held on 20 March 2026 at the Makati Diamond Hotel, marked the culmination of a nationwide program designed to recognise academic excellence, leadership, and the evolving role of accountancy students in the profession.
This year, Vincent Noel Cuaresma of Far Eastern University β Manila rose above a remarkable field to claim the top title, delivering a consistent performance across the dayβs rigorous stages. Rounding out the winnersβ circle were Razilee De Vera of Kingfisher School of Business and Finance (2nd place), Tyron Jones AcuΓ±a of Kingfisher School of Business and Finance (3rd place), Fransh Andrei Abad of Polytechnic University of the Philippines β Manila (4th place), and Leonardo Galang II of Far Eastern University β Manila (5th place). AcuΓ±a also earned a special citation as the Highest Scorer in the Qualifying Exam.
Marking its 27th year, SOASP continues a proud tradition of honouring the countryβs brightest and most promising future CPAs. This yearβs edition was bolder and more inclusive, with representation from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao. From a virtual qualifying exam held on 21 February 2026 that saw 615 studentβrepresentatives from 109 schools nationwide, 25 finalists advanced to compete in person at the grand finals.
