Building Financial Discipline Early in the Year The early part of the year offers a rare moment of alignment. Strategic objectives are fresh, operational plans are active, and leadership attention is still centralized. How financial controls are po... Business controls Financial planning Internal review practices Leadership and finance Management reporting Operational finance Organizational discipline financial strategy
January Statutory Compliance Map for Philippine Enterprises January defines the compliance posture of enterprises for the entire year. Statutory obligations administered by the Bureau of Internal Revenue require early attention, precise execution, and discipli... Accounting and Finance BIR Compliance Internal controls January Compliance Requirements Philippine Tax Compliance Statutory Compliance Philippines corporate governance
2026 Regulatory Horizon: Early Alerts for Tax and Reporting Changes Regulatory updates guide how finance teams plan, forecast, and execute their compliance programs. As organizations prepare their 2026 budgets and reporting structures, understanding which tax and regu... BIR Updates 2025 Corporate Compliance Digital Reporting BIR Enterprise Tax Planning Finance Leadership Insights Financial Reporting Philippines Philippine Tax Regulations Regulatory Horizon 2026 Year End Compliance tax compliance strategies
Working Capital Metrics Finance Teams Should Track in the Final Quarter of 2025 The last quarter of the year often carries heavier operational activity, accelerated invoicing, and tighter supplier follow ups. E nterprises face the critical task of ensuring liquidity remains stabl... accounts payable accounts receivable cash conversion cycle finance operations inventory control liquidity management working capital management year end finance
Digital Compliance Milestones for 2025: E-Invoices, eFPS and What to Prioritize This Year-End Digital compliance continues to accelerate, redefining how financial data is recorded, validated, and submitted. As this year winds down, enterprises must stabilize their e-invoicing systems, refine e... Digital compliance Electronic invoicing Philippines Enterprise finance governance Philippine regulatory updates Year-end compliance eFPS filing tax compliance strategies
Closing the Year Strong: A Modern Financial-Close Framework for Enterprises As companies enter the final stretch of 2025, leadership teams rely heavily on the accuracy and timing of the financial close. The process determines how well an organization understands its performa... Accounting processes BIR guidelines Enterprise finance Internal controls SEC reporting Year end closing audit preparation financial close financial reporting tax compliance strategies
Becoming a Trusted Professional: How Early Habits Define Your Career For every accountant, technical skill opens the door but trust keeps it open. The clients, teams, and organizations you serve depend on your reliabilit... Accounting Profession CPA Philippines Early Career Integrity Mentorship Professional Growth Trust Work Habits
Why Today’s CPAs Choose Purpose Over Prestige There was a time when success in accounting was measured by the name on one’s business card or the number of zeros on a paycheck. Prestige once defined progress. But a quiet change is reshaping the pr... Accounting Profession CPA Careers Firm Culture Integrity Mentorship Professional Growth Purpose-Driven Work inside estavillo
Beyond Deadlines: Redefining the Modern Accountant’s Journey In today’s fast-paced world, accounting has evolved far beyond numbers and deadlines. At Estavillo & Company, we see the modern accountant as more than a technician. They are thinkers, problem-solvers... Accounting Profession Audit and Advisory Careers CPA Careers Firm Culture Mentorship Professional Development Professional Growth inside estavillo
Strengthening Audit Committees in the Philippine Setting Audit committees play a critical role in sustaining organizational trust. In the local regulatory landscape guided by SEC Memorandum Circular No. 24, s. 2019. The... audit committee charter audit committees Philippines board oversight compliance corporate governance enterprise accountability internal audit alignment risk management
Implementing Internal Audit Functions in Growing Enterprises Internal audit, often misunderstood as a tool only for large or listed corporations, is in fact a vital function for growing businesses. It strengthens governance, ensures compliance, and provides ass... audit outsourcing business compliance corporate governance financial controls internal audit Philippines risk management
Tackling Common Pitfalls in Compliance for Medium to Large Enterprises The risks of regulatory lapses extend far beyond penalties. They can delay funding, disrupt operations, and damage business reputation in competitive markets. As regulatory expectations continue to e... BIR compliance requirements DOLE compliance SEC compliance accounting standards compliance corporate governance Philippines risk management