The Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) of De La Salle University successfully conducted the EXCEED 2026 Accounting Challenge, a national competition for accountancy students. The event, held on April 12, 2026, featured participants from universities across the Philippines competing in tests of knowledge, analytical skills, and teamwork.
Saint Louis University (SLU) from Baguio City emerged as the overall champion, successfully defending its title from the previous year. The University of Santo Tomas (UST) secured first runner-up, while the University of the Philippines Diliman (UP Diliman) placed as second runner-up.
The competition is designed to prepare future accountants for the profession and foster camaraderie among students from different institutions. The win marks a significant achievement for SLU's accountancy program in the national academic arena.
