Free Seminar: Accounting in the Stock Market

James Ryan Jonas

The Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) is inviting everyone to its quarterly industry briefing on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m at the PSE Ortigas Trading Floor, 2nd Floor PSE Centre, Exchange Road, Ortigas Center, Pasig City.

The free event, entitled “Accounting in the Stock Market: An Industry Look at the Role and Importance of Accounting Information in the Stock Market” will feature presentations by the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA).

The seminar will give an overview of the International Accounting Standards and the role of accounting information in investment decisions and market efficiency.

This talk is open to all. However, only one hundred fifty (150) participants can be accommodated and pre-registration is encouraged.

To register for free, please call the PSE Market Education Department at Tel. No. 688-7538 or send an email with your complete name, designation and contact details to marketeducation@pse.com.ph.

James Ryan Jonas teaches business management, investments, and entrepreneurship at the University of the Philippines (UP). He is also the Executive Director of UP Provident Fund Inc., managing and investing P3.2 Billion ($56.4 Million) worth of retirement funds on behalf of thousands of UP employees.