PREDICTORS OF THE PERFORMANCE OF BSA GRADUATES SANTA ISABEL COLLEGE IN THE CPA BOARD EXAMINATION: BASIS FOR IMPROVEMENT OF PASSING RATE

The main objective of this study was to analyze the predictors of the performance of Santa Isabel CollegeManila in the CPA Board Examinations for the period 2009-2014, which included student, teacher's instructions, strict admission policy, retention policy. school facilities and moral support/motivation factors provided by their teachers and school administrators. It was found out that the student factors, such as application of the solution in problem solving, having a high level of confidence during the actual CPA Board Examination and moral support and prayers have a significant relationship to the performance of Santa Isabel College of Manila (SICM) BSA graduates in the licensure examinations. Other factors such as teacher's instructions, strict admission policy, retention policy, school facilities and motivation factors have no significant relationship to the performance of SICM graduates in the CPA Board examination. The proposed Enhancement Program ,in order to improve the performance of SICM graduates in the future CPA Board Examination include the following: introduction of Outcomes-Based Education Instruction, offer CPA Review Program in partnership with a Review Center, conduct of the Annual Comprehensive Examinations to determine the level of competencies of the students, so with conduct regular counseling to all BSA students who have a difficulty in their studies.