TOPNOTCHERS: May 2026 Certified Public Accountant Licensure Exam

CPALE 2026 TOPNOTCHERS—The list of the top 10 passers in the May 2026 Certified Public Accountant Licensure Exam (CPALE) is available below as released by the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) Board of Accountancy, four (4) working days after the exams.

The Accountancy Licensure Exam was conducted on May 24-26, 2026, in testing centers in NCR, Baguio, Butuan, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Koronadal, Legazpi, Lucena, Pagadian, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, and Zamboanga.

The Board of Accountancy is headed by its Chairman, Hon. Noe G. Quiñanola, Vice Chairman, Hon. Samuel B. Padilla, and members, Hon. Gloria T. Baysa, Hon. Thelma S. Ciudadano, Hon. Gervacio I. Piator, and Hon. Maria Teresita Z. Dimaculangan (inhibited).

CPALE May 2026 Results Summary

PRC acknowledges the top 10 examinees with the highest examination ratings in its administered licensure exams. Below is the complete list of the top 10 CPALE examinees/topnotchers for May 2026, including their schools and ratings. The list is courtesy of the PRC.

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Release of Results

According to PRC Resolution No. 2113 series of 2025, the results of the May 2026 Certified Public Accountant Licensure Exam will be released on June 2, 2026.

However, the release of the CPALE results may vary, occurring earlier or later than the estimated date. During the October 2025 board exams, results were released five (5) working days after the exams. We recommend bookmarking this page and following us on social media for the latest, most accurate result announcements.

Schedule of Registration

The schedule for online appointments to obtain the new Licensed Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) Professional ID and Certificate of Registration will be held on these date(s):

  • Date(s) of Registration: Starting July 9, 2026

PRC advises online registration through the official website at https://online.prc.gov.ph/. Follow these steps for online registration and ensure you have the following requirements ready:

  1. Notice of Admission (NOA) – for identification purposes only
  2. Completed Oath Form (Panunumpa ng Propesyonal)
  3. Two (2) passport-sized ID photos on a white background, each with a complete name tag
  4. Two (2) sets of documentary stamps
  5. One (1) short brown envelope

PRC emphasizes that successful examinees must complete their registration in person and sign the Roster of Registered Professionals.

Verification of Rating

The Certified Public Accountant Board exam ratings and test results will be verified online a few days after they are posted.

Successful candidates can visit the official PRC website and utilize the Verification Page to check their pass rate in the board examination.

As outlined, a passing candidate should provide the exam name, examination date, application number, first name, last name, and birthdate.

Oath-Taking Ceremonies

All passers interested in attending the face-to-face mass oath-taking shall register no later than 12:00 PM on the day before the date of oath-taking. Register at http://online.prc.gov.ph to confirm attendance.

Those who cannot attend the mass oath-taking may opt to participate in the virtual oath-taking or request a special oath-taking ceremony. Once confirmed, the schedule will be posted on the official website.

Passers may schedule an online appointment at http://online.prc.gov.ph and select “e-OATH” as the transaction.

Online registration will close five calendar days before the online oath-taking day. Inductees must print the “OATH OF PROFESSIONAL” form, downloadable from the PRC official website under PRC Online Services.

After the oath-taking, the inductees shall proceed with the Initial Registration by securing an online appointment at http://online.prc.gov.ph.

Previous Topnotchers

Here is the list of topnotchers (Top 1) in the previous CPALE:

Month/YearNameSchoolRating
October 2025Mike Ronnel Diwa CastroDon Honorio Ventura Technological State University91.83%
May 2025John Elrich Ramirez GamboaUniversity of the Philippines – Diliman92.67%
December 2024Jianne Ilysse Dy YuUniversity of San Carlos89.67%
May 2024➤ Nicole Agoy Gonzales
➤Hazel Ann Concepcion Sera
➤University of the Cordilleras
➤Polytechnic University of the Philippines – Main (Sta. Mesa)
90.83%
October 2023➤ Allaine Beduya Collamar
➤ Hebban Talib Tawantawan
➤University of the Philippines – Visayas – Tacloban City
➤University of San Jose – Recoletos
91.17%
May 2023Alexander Salvador Centino Bandiola Jr.University of the Cordilleras89.50%
October 2022Jhoone Cyrelle Dela Cruz NacarioUniversity of Santo Tomas88.83%
December 2021NoneNoneNone
October 2021NoneNoneNone
October 2019Justine Louie Bautista SantiagoUniversity of Santo Tomas90.33%
May 2019Josemaria Alvaro Cabarrus FontillasDe La Salle University – Manila89.83%
October 2018Lahaira Amy Cayog ReyesUniversity of Santo Tomas91.83%
May 2018Jayson Ong ChanSaint Paul School of Professional Studies – PALO92.50%
October 2017Alfonso Solomon Ramos MagnoUniversity of Santo Tomas91.33%
May 2017Vianca Pearl Inot Amores
Marianato Jesus Berdin Del Rio
University of San Carlos92.67%

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