University of Batangas (UB) Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), majoring in Marketing Management student Kylie L. Macatangay passed the PICAT Certified Bookkeeper (Batch 122) examination on June 22, 2026, after completing a digital assessment that the Philippine Institute of Certified Accounting Technologists (PICAT) administered.
The accomplishment demonstrates significant cross-disciplinary versatility, as a marketing major secured a credential typically dominated by accountancy specialists. By mastering essential financial recording, ledger posting, and financial statement preparation, Macatangay expands her professional profile to combine market strategy with rigorous corporate financial compliance.
This professional certification advances United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 4: Quality Education. Specifically, the initiative fulfills SDG Target 4.4, which aims to substantially increase the number of youth who possess relevant technical and vocational skills for employment and entrepreneurship, corresponding directly to Indicator 4.4.1 by verifying specialized financial competencies.
Locally, the achievement addresses a critical talent gap within the CALABARZON region, where micro, small, and medium enterprises often lack cross-functional leaders who can manage both revenue growth and transparent financial reporting. Macatangay’s success provides local businesses with a model for cross-skilled management professionals who can reduce operational accounting errors and foster regional economic resilience.