Calayan Educational Foundation, Inc.

Lucena City, Philippines

Dear Respondent,

Good day. I am presently engaged in the study entitled “IMPACT OF THE POSSIBLE
ABOLITION OF CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT UNITS TO CPAs IN
ACADEME AS FULL AND PART TIME FACULTY IN QUEZON PROVINCE”. This study
aims to determine and analyze the factors pertaining to the impact of the possible abolition of CPD
units among CPAs in the academe regarding its relevance to their practice, career development,
financial and time management. In this regard, I would like to request your participation as one of the
respondents of this study. Rest assured that the information you will provide be treated with utmost
confidentiality, and will not be used for any other purpose aside from the completion of this study.
Kindly affix your signature on the space provided below as proof of your consent. Thank you very
much.

__________________________
Signature of Respondent

Respectfully yours,

MARK ALVIN E.MERCADO

Researcher

Noted by:

FERNANDO P. TIU, JR.

Research Adviser

CHRISTIAN JOHN P. FORMARAN,CPA,MBA

Dean, College of Business Administration and Accountancy

CALAYAN EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, INC.

Maharlika Highway, Lucena City, Philippines • Tel. No. +63 (042) 710-2514
www.cefi.edu.ph
Part 1. DEMOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Instructions: Fill out the required information on the blanks provided.

A. Personal Profile

1. Name (Optional): _______________________ Age: __________

2. Sex: Contact No.(Optional):_____________

Male
Female

3. Years in academe:

5 and below
6 - 10
11 - 20
Over 20

B. Acceptability

1. Are you agree or disagree to permanently abolish the CPD units requirements upon renewal of
the professional license?

Strongly Agree
Agree
Undecided
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
 Part 2. EFFECTS OF THE POSSIBLE ABOLITION OF CPD UNITS
Please put a check to the appropriate number that corresponds to your answer for each question,
erase marks completely to make a change. Please indicate on how much you agree or disagree
with each of the following statement.

5- Strongly Agree 4- Agree 3- Undecided 2 - Disagree 1 - Strongly Disagree

The abolition of the CPD units will result in the following:

Professionalism:
A. Professional Values 5 4 3 2 1
1. Decrease integrity and standards pertaining to work.
2. Decrease reputation and credibility as a professional.
3. Decrease professional growth and career progression.
4. Decrease adaptability and flexibility in completing tasks in an ever-changing
workplace.
5. Unable to build strong self-confidence.
6. Decrease professional development and productivity.
7. Decrease efficiency and effectiveness to create high-quality work and are
detailed oriented.
8. Decrease awareness of the changing trends and directions in their profession.
B. Ethics and Attitude 5 4 3 2 1
1. Decrease moral principle and obligation towards work and others.
2. Decrease professional behavior and due care towards work.
3. Decrease honesty, fairness and equality in the workplace.
4. Decrease positive mind set in making decision.
5. Decrease respectful attitude when interacting with peers and students.
6. Reduce innovative ideas.
7. Reduce willingness and commitment to the job.
C. Interpersonal Relationships 5 4 3 2 1
1. Decrease public confidence in communicating with peers and students.
2. Decrease ability to keep emotions under control and navigate social situations
with composure.
3. Decrease leadership development.
4. Decrease willingness to receive feedback in the workplace.
5. Decrease professional networks.

Competence:
A. Technical Skills and Knowledge 5 4 3 2 1
1. Decrease knowledge and skills needed to deliver a professional service.
2. Decrease capabilities to perform competently within the professional
environment.
3. Decrease teaching methodology, strategies and techniques.
4. Decrease expertise and quality of work.

B. Financial 5 4 3 2 1
1. Eliminate high training cost in earning CPD units.
2. Increases take home pay.
3. Able to save money.

C. Time Management 5 4 3 2 1
1. Renewal of professional license relatively smooth.
2. Reduce stress and worry-free.
3. Increases time doing paper works and time together with the family.