JPIA Data Analyses 2013-Second Sem

ANALYSIS OF STUDENTS’ ACTIVITIESJunior Philippines Institute of Accountants

Second Semester, SY 2013-2014

The Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) is an organization that

represents BSA and BSAT students in the country.JPIA is one of the most highly

esteemed student organization in the university striving to promote a culture of harmony

and unity among its members. As a student organization, it is governed by its

constitution and by-laws which envisions the development of its members to be

responsible, honest, God-fearing and well-rounded individuals.

JPIA’s efforts are directed towards the promotion, organization and

implementation of activities for the development of its members and to nurture them to

not only excel academically but also for their total development. The activities are

expected to be a way for the members to utilize their knowledge, skills and good

attitudes and values.

In the second semester of this school year, JPIA held three major activities, to

wit:

1. General Assembly

2. Oath Taking and Testimonial Ceremony Celebration

3. Auditing Seminar.

Evaluations of these activities were made to determine its success, relevance

and possible improvement/s to be considered in the future. This data analysis will be

beneficial to the organization to enhance the quality of service they’re giving to its

members and improve the conduct of future activities. The evaluation covered the

aspects of activity title/theme/objectives, logistics, and the program proper. Analyses of

the data of the evaluations were done using the five point scale of interpretation, to wit:

Excellent-5; Very Satisfactory-4; Satisfactory-3; Needs Improvement-2; and Poor-1.

JPIA General Assembly

JPIA General Assembly is conducted every semester and participated by

students of accountancy and accounting technology programs. The activity is aimed to

orient the JPIA members on the upcoming activities that the organization will undertake

for the semester and as well as the activities to be organized by the university in which

JPIA will partake. In addition, it has always been an aim of this activity to foster

camaraderie and rapport among its members.

For the second semester of the A.Y. 2013-2014 the general assembly was held

on November 21, 2013, 4:00-6:30 pmat the Misamis University Function Hall. The

evaluation of the assembly was participated by 49 students and yielded several

findings. Generally, the activity title, theme and objectives of the general assembly

were very satisfactory as revealed by the average weighted mean of 3.93 which means

that the assembly was very satisfactory in terms of its appropriateness of title/theme to

the nature and type of activity conducted, consistency of the objectives with the goals of

the organization, discussion of core values and skills related to human relations and

field of work and opportunities for the acquisition of new learning and insights. It is

therefore very evident that members really understand the role of the organization in the

attainment of the programs’ goals and objectives in developing the necessary

competencies to the students as defined in the program.

Another aspect of the activity being evaluated is related to logistics. As

evidenced by its weighted mean of 3.92, it is observed that most of the students rated

such activity very satisfactory. The activity was very satisfactory in terms of convenience

and appropriateness of date and time, suitability of the venue, use of various strategies,

technical equipment and physical arrangement. It is therefore noted that in the technical

aspect of conducting student activities, the organization has very satisfactorily met the

expectations of its members.

The last aspect of evaluation is the program proper which also got a very

satisfactory rating at an average weighted mean of 4.09. The students noted that the

program was very satisfactory because there was evidence of participation and interest

from the participants or audience, relevance of the activity in the life experiences of the

students, smoothness in the conduct of the program, effectiveness of the facilitators and

the display of intelligence, enthusiasm and expertise of the guest or resource speakers

and lecturers.

Table 1. Distribution of Respondents as to Activity Title/Theme/Objective

Statements O VS S NI P NA WM I

A. Activity Title / Theme / Objective

1. Appropriateness of the title/theme to the nature and type of activity conducted.

18 21 5 3 2 4.02 VS

2. Consistency of objectives to the organization’s goals. 16 21 6 6 3.96 VS

3. Opportunity provided for acquiring new learning and insights. 13 23 7 6 3.88 VS

4. Evidence of MU core values (Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty & Excellence) in the activity.

14 20 11 4 3.90 VS

5. Provision for acquiring skills to be applied in human relations and work. 15 18 11 5 3.88 VS

Average Weighted Mean 3.93 VS

Table 2. Distribution of Respondents as to Logistics


B. Logistics

1. Convenience & appropriateness of date and time for the conduct of the activity.

17 17 11 4 3.96 VS

2. Suitability of venue for the activity in terms of size, viewing location and accessibility.

19 16 8 6 3.98 VS

3. Use of various strategies/techniques/innovations/modifications during the conduct of the activity.

13 22 7 7 3.84 VS

4. Condition of technical equipment used like sound system, LCD, TV, etc.

13 20 11 5 3.84 VS

5. Physical arrangement of venue/hall (chairs, tables and other physical provisions).

17 19 8 5 3.98 VS


Table 3. Distribution of Respondents as to Program Proper


C. Program Proper

1. Evidence of audience participation and interest throughout the activity. 20 17 7 1 4.04 VS

2. Relevance of all aspects of the program to the audience – participants.

16 25 4 1 4.06 VS

3. Effectiveness and efficiency in the conduct of the program proper as observed in the smoothness of the program flow during the entire activity.

19 23 3 1 4.14 VS

4. Professionalism among the facilitators or the sponsoring organization in the conduct of the program.

19 23 3 1 4.14 VS

5. Demonstration of intelligence, enthusiasm and expertness of guest speaker/lecturer(s) on the assigned topic.

19 17 2 1 4.04 VS


Oath Taking and Testimonial Ceremony

The JPIA recognizes the importance of the values of perseverance, diligence and

hard work. The organization believes that with these values coupled with the necessary

knowledge and skills will lead its members in passing the CPA /CAT board exam and in

becoming responsible members of the community. With this belief, the organization

conducts an oath taking and testimonial ceremony every semester to let its recent

passers of the CPA board exam to have their oath taking and to share their testimonies

and advices to the members of the organization. In a way this will rekindle the spirit of

perseverance, diligence and hard work among its members. Furthermore, the Philippine

Accountancy Act of 2004 mandates that passers should make an oath before the

exercise of the profession. In pursuance with this mandate, the other purpose of the

activity is for the passers to have their required oath taking.

For the second semester, A.Y. 2013-2014, the JPIA conducted its Oath Taking

and Testimonial Ceremony on November 30, 2013 held at the MU-IMC. An evaluation

of the success and relevance of the activity was done using data gathered from 50

respondents and the following results were found.

Under the first category of activity title/theme/objectives, the activity got an

average weighted mean of 4.32 which simply reveals that the students were very

satisfied in terms of the alignment and consistency of the goals and objectives of the

Oath taking and Testimonial ceremony with that of the goals and objectives of the

college and the university in general. It can also be marked that the opportunity of the

audiences for new insights and learnings one of the major objective of the activity got a

close to outstanding rating of 4.50.

Another area of evaluation is the logistics where the activity proved also to be

satisfactory as shown by its weighted mean of 4.08. Students are satisfied in terms of

physical arrangement of venue, and the strategies/techniques including the technical

equipment used in the entire activity.

As for the last category which is the Program Proper, the activity resulted also to

be very satisfactory as revealed by its mean of 4.24. In terms of the efficient and

effective performance of every program and the evidence of audience participation and

interest, on the testimonial ceremony did very well. This means that the teachers and

other facilitators ensured that all parts of the activity were well taken care of. There was

a smooth flow of the different components of the program and there were minimal

lapses as to time matters.

In general, the Oath taking and Testimonial Ceremony proved to be very

satisfactory in all areas of evaluation based on the data.

Table 1. Distribution of Respondents as to Activity Title/Theme/Objective


A. Activity Title / Theme / Objective

1. Appropriateness of the title/theme to the nature and type of activity conducted.

22 23 54.34

VS

2. Consistency of objectives to the organization’s goals. 19 26 5

4.28

VS

3. Opportunity provided for acquiring new learning and insights. 30 15 5

4.50

VS

4. Evidence of MU core values (Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty & Excellence) in the activity.

20 21 7 24.18

VS

5. Provision for acquiring skills to be applied in human relations and work.

22 22 5 14.30

VS

Average Weighted Mean 4.32

VS

Table 2. Distribution of Respondents as to Logistics


B. Logistics

1. Convenience & appropriateness of date and time for the conduct of the activity. 17 15 15 2 1 3.90 VS

2. Suitability of venue for the activity in terms of size, viewing location and accessibility. 21 23 4 2 4.26 VS


22 15 11 2 4.14 VS

4. Condition of technical equipment used like sound system, LCD, TV, etc. 17 21 19 1 1 4.04 VS

5. Physical arrangement of venue/hall (chairs, tables and other physical provisions). 17 21 19 1 1 4.04 VS


Table 3. Distribution of Respondents as to Program Proper


C. Program Proper

1. Evidence of audience participation and interest throughout the activity. 22 16 1 4.18 VS

2. Relevance of all aspects of the program to the audience – participants.

24 20 2 4.32 VS


20 17 1 4.12 VS

4. Professionalism among the facilitators or the sponsoring organization in the conduct of the program.

22 18 1 4.22 VS

5. Demonstration of intelligence, enthusiasm and expertness of guest speaker/lecturer(s) on the assigned topic.

28 16 1 1 4.38 VS


Auditing Seminar

JPIA is dedicated in developing members with awareness towards the needs of

the community and acting to address the need. With its main expertise in accounting,

the organization has conducted an auditing seminar which was attended by the auditors

of the different recognized student organizations as well as auditors of the different

colleges in the university. The event was conducted on February 15, 2014, 8:00 am at

the CBM-AVR.

The activity aims to help auditors in the performance of their roles in their

organization. A speaker from the Internal Auditors Office was asked to share insights on

how to audit their financial statements and every financial aspect in of their

organization/college.

As part of the standard operating procedures, the activity was rated with the

evaluation instrument of the university. The latter was evaluated in the following five

categories: (a) Theme/Objective, (b) Speaker/Facilitator, (c) Program, (d) Venue and (e)

Personnel. Each category is rated as follows- 5 (Outstanding), 4 (Very Satisfactorily), 3

(Satisfactorily), 2 (Needs Improvement), 1 (Poor) and 0 (Not Applicable). The activity

was evaluated by 16 respondents and the following results were found.

For the first aspect which is the Theme/Objectives, the activity conducted earned

a very satisfactory rating of 4.13.It can be concluded that the seminar is aligned with the

organization’s goals. In addition, the activity very satisfactorily promoted the core values

of honesty and integrity as evidenced by the emphasis on the clean and honest audit,

and also excellence in the conduct of their roles as auditors.

As to speaker/facilitator, the respondents responded to a very satisfactory rating

of 3.94. This reflects the level of skill, competency, confidence, and enthusiasm of the

speaker of the seminar.

As to the program proper, it yielded a satisfactory rating of 2.95. Therefore, it can

be said that the respondents were satisfied as to the flow of the program, the

opportunity given for them to participate and as well as the convenience and

appropriateness of the date and time for the conduct of the activity.

Also an important aspect of the activity is the venue, based on the evaluation this

category garnered a satisfactory rating of 3.11. The respondents were satisfied as to the

suitability and convenience of the venue in the conduct of the activity. In addition, there

is very satisfactory rating for the condition of the technical equipment and the physical

arrangement of the venue.

Lastly, as to Personnel, there is a very satisfactory rating of 3.88. This means

that the organizers were able to function as to their responsibilities and duties for the

conduct of the activity.

Table 1. Distribution of Respondents as to Theme/Objectives


A. Theme / Objective

1. Objectives of the activity are aligned with the organization’s goals. 6 7 2 1

4.13

VS

2. MU Core Values (Honesty, Integrity, Loyalty and Excellence), are evident in the activity.

8 2 64.13

VS

Average Weighted Mean 4.13

VS

Table 2. Distribution of Respondents as to Speaker/Facilitator


B. Speaker/Facilitator

3. Demonstration of intelligence, enthusiasm and expertise on the assigned topic.

4 9 2 1 4.00 VS

4. Facilitators functioned with confidence and mastery. 4 7 4 1 3.81 VS

5. Emcee/s are engaging, confident and enthusiastic. 6 5 4 1 4.00 VS


Table 3. Distribution of Respondents as to Program


C. Program Proper

6. Timely and appropriate information is disseminated to promote the activity and to encourage maximum participation

3 7 5 1 3.75 VS


6 6 3 1 4.06 VS

8. There is an active participation among students and faculty. 2 5 6 2 1 3.31 S

9. Convenience and appropriateness of date and time for the conduct of the activity.

3 6 6 1 3.63 VS

Average Weighted Mean 2.95 S

Table 2. Distribution of Respondents as to Venue


D. Venue

10. Suitability of venue for the activity in terms of size, viewing location and accessibility. 5 6 5 4.00 VS


4 6 4 2 3.75 VS

12. Condition of technical equipment used like sound system, LCD, projector, microphones, TV, etc.

7 4 3 2 4.00 VS

13. Physical arrangement of venue/hall (chairs, 5 4 6 1 3.81 VS

tables and other physical provisions)14. The acoustics of the venue. 5 4 6 1 3.81 VS

Average Weighted Mean 3.11 S

Table 2. Distribution of Respondents as to Personnel


E. Personnel

15. Committee members are functioning according to their duties and responsibilities.

5 7 3 1 3.94 VS

16. There are people in charge of waste management during and after the program.

5 5 5 1 3.81 VS


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