VISION
The Philippine Bookkeepers Congress envisions a unified roster of bookkeepers in the country working towards its recognition as proud professionals singled out as crucial partners in the development and management of every field or industry it chooses to be.

MISSION
To provide an annual unified forum geared towards the delivery of an up-to-date and timely transfer of technical, legal and financial knowledge while seeking means to institute help, support and industry-lead services within members of the bookkeeping industry.


Rupert Somera


DR. RUPERT “PERT” SOMERA

Member, Board of Accountancy

 
 

PROFESSIONAL HISTORY

  • 2004 - 2007, Knights of Columbus, Fraternal Asso. of the Phils., Inc., Board of Trustee
  • 2004 - 2005, Manuel L. Quezon University Alumni Association, President
  • 2005, Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Vice President for Membership
  • Bureau of Internal Revenue, Former Regional Director
  • 1998 - 2000, Board of Accountancy, Member

 

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

  • 1987, Doctor of Philosophy in Bus. Mgt., MLQ University
  • 1986, Doctor of Business Administration, International University Foundation
  • 1984, Master of Science in Commerce (Major in Taxation), MLQ University
  • 1966, BBA, Major in Tariff & Taxation, UE
  • 1964, BBA, Major in Accounting, UE

 

HONORS / AWARDS

  • 1998, Most Outstanding Knight of Columbus
  • 1998-1999, Second Runner-Up International Family of the Year, Knight of Columbus, USA
  • 2002, Most Outstanding CPA in Government Service, PICPA
  • 2000, Most Outstanding CPA in Professional Development, PICPA
  • 2001, National Honorary Life Member, PICPA
  • 1987 - 1988, Most Outstanding Rotarian of the Year, Rotary Club of Sta. Mesa West
  • 2000, Presidential Award for Distinguished Service, Rotary Club
  • Paul Harris Fellow, Rotary International
  • 1995, Outstanding Achievement Award, BIR
  • 1995, Ten Most Outstanding Revenue District Officers, BIR

 

AFFILIATIONS

  • UP Beta Sigman Alumni Association
  • Auditor, Association of Regional Executives (Region 1)
  • Director, Association of Government Accountants in the Philippines
  • Auditor, Society of the Philippine Foresters
  • Auditor, Philippine Association of Revenue Examiners
  • Board of Trustee & Treasurer, Pro-Life Philippines
  • Director, Lions Club
  • Secretary, Holy Name Society
  • Member, GACPA
  • Member, Kiwanis Club, Cathedral Heights Chapter