What it's like to be the First Filipino Accountant
Image Source: https://www.google.com.ph/ Filipino accountants are now starting to conquer the world. There are lots of Filipino accountants overseas and abroad. Filipino accountants in Dubai , United States, Australia, and New Zealand are starting to make a name for their self. But who is the very first Filipino accountant? Let’s see. Based on research, the first Filipino to obtain a Certificate in Public Accounting from the United States, making as the first Filipino Certified Public Accountant is no other than Don Vicente Fernandez Fabella. He is from Pagsanjan Laguna, born on May 7 1891, the son of Juan Fabella and Damiana Fernandez. His wife is Carmen de Jesus and he is a father to Sor Maria del Carmen, Armand and Virginia. Don Vicente Fernandez Fabella attended University of the Philippines (1912) finishing Bachelor of Philosophy (undergraduate), University of Chicago finishing Bachelor of Philosophy and Northwestern University (1915) finishing Bachelor of Commerce. His a...