HUSCPA Management Team

Hector U. Santos Jr., Managing Partner

• A CPA, with significant experience in the practice of public accounting

• MBA graduate from Ateneo Graduate School of Business

• Magna Cum Laude (Valedictorian) graduate, University of Makati

• CPA Reviewer and lecturer to various universities in Metro Manila

• Dean - College of Accountancy at St. Vincent De Ferrer College

• CPA Reviewer and Faculty – University of Makati

• Former Financial Controller of MIASCOR., the Philippines number 1 airport support company

• Former Audit Manager of SGV & Co., the Philippines number 1 accounting firm

• Former Financial Controller of LAZADA.COM.PH, the Philippines number 1 online selling website

• Former Chief Financial Officer of Carousel Holdings Inc., organizer of Ms. Earth Beauty Pageant

• President – Rotary Club of Taguig RY 2017-2018

• Current Financial Consultant to various top corporations, foundations, schools, non-government organizations etc.

• Conducted review, design and implement accounting and internal control systems particularly production process controls and monitoring.

• Handled audit of financial institutions, condominium corporations, foundations, schools, manufacturing companies, etc.

• Experienced in public accounting, internal audit, and management advisory services.

• Corporate experience in comptrollership, corporate planning, human resource management, organization development, risk management, administrative services, and general management.

• Knowledgeable in audit, tax, financial planning and management advisory.

• Knowledgeable in putting up and dissolving companies.

Elmer T. Cortez Jr., Partner

• A CPA, with significant experience in the practice of public accounting

• University of the Philippines graduate

• Ten (10) years of solid experience in Tax-related functions

• In-depth understanding of Philippine Taxation Laws and Regulations

• Extensive experience in tax due diligence, audit, compliance and research

• Former Tax Manager of SGV & Co., the Philippines number 1 accounting firm

• Former Tax Compliance Manager of SM Group of Companies, the Philippines number 1 conglomerate

• Former Tax Manager of Huawei Technologies Philippines, Inc.

• Former Tax Manager of Philippine Batteries Inc.

• Former Tax Manager of MIASCOR

Marlo D. Gile, Partner

• A CPA, with significant experience in the practice of public accounting particularly stock and non-stock organizations.

• University of Makati’s Head of Accountancy Course Program, present.

• Part-time Faculty at St. Vincent de Ferrer College, present.

• Conducted review, design and implement accounting and internal control systems particularly production process controls and monitoring.

• Knowledgeable in tax and financial planning and management advisory.

• Handled audit of financial institutions.

• Experienced in public accounting, internal audit, and management advisory services.

• Corporate experience in comptrollership, corporate planning, human  resource management, organization development, risk management, administrative services, and general management.

• Former Audit Manager of Triple Star Holdings, Group

• Former Audit/Accounting Supervisor of Acosta, Del Rosario & Associates, CPA

HUSCPA Mission and Vision

OUR MISSION

HUSCPA is committed to providing immediate, relevant and reliable information to entrepreneurs in the small and medium-sized market so that they realize optimum profitability.

OUR VISION

We envision HUSCPA to be a small and medium-sized market top challenger CPA firm, leveraging on our advisory expertise for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), foundations, cooperatives, NGOs, associations, funded projects, export-oriented, and non-stock, non-profit organizations.

HUSCPA means

• Commitment to profitable sales growth and financial soundness that maximize the value of our partners’ investments.

• Authentic work ethic founded on trust, fairness and social responsibility.

• Adherence to the highest professional and ethical standards ensuring the quality of services.

• Ascribing utmost importance to our clients’ interests.

HUSCPA is committed to providing immediate, relevant and reliable information to entrepreneurs in the small and medium-sized market so that they realize optimum profitability.

HUSCPA's Range of Services

ASSURANCE & BUSINESS ADVISORY

• Statutory Audit services (interim, year-end audit)

• Special Purpose Audit on Account Balances and Key Financial Account Areas

• Due Diligence Review

• Internal Control Review

• Cash and Fraud Audit

• Business Process & Operations Review

• Costing Structure & Methodology Review

• Funded Projects, Grants, Donations Audit

• Other Special Review

TAX & TAX INCENTIVES

• Tax Compliance Audit

• Tax Planning

• Estate Tax Assistance & Planning

• BIR Audit Assistance (LOA, LN & TVN)

• Issuance of opinion on complicated tax issues

• Representing the Company in any civil, criminal, administrative, and tax cases

            (particularly tax refund & assessment cases filed at CTA)

• Request for BIR Ruling

• ITAD registrations (Tax Treaty & VAT zero-rate)

• BOI, PEZA & SBMA Application

• Branch Office Registration under Foreign Investment Act

• Representative Office Registration under Foreign Investment Act

• Regional Head Quarter (RHQ/ ROHQ) Registration under Foreign Investment Act

• Foundations (PCNC Accreditation)

• Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Assistance

• TESDA Accreditations (for Training Centers & Schools)

CORPORATE ADVISORY

• Business and Financial Planning

• PAS/ PFRS Adoption and Documentation

• Accounting System, Design, Procedures Review

            and Documentation

• Accounting System Automation

• Costing Methodology & Process Documentation

• Costing Automation (esp. manufacturing business)

• Feasibility Studies for New Business, PEZA, BOI, and Banks

• Bidding & Loan Applications Support

OTHER SERVICES

• Corporate Services (SEC, PEZA, DTI, BOI, & LGU matters)

• Outsourcing of accounting, internal audit, tax personnel

• Bookkeeping services
• BIR Form preparation
• Business registration and formation
• Other financial services