Isla Lipana &

Co.
Introduction
Year 2007, Gina Santos Detera, the President of PWC also known as
PricewaterhouseCoopers Philippines established it’s first non-profit independent
organizations; the Isla Lipana& Co. The firm has it’s own vision: “To be an instrument in
helping society live their purpose and maximize potentials” and mission; “To build trust in
society and help solve important societal problems through sustainable educational and
community-driver projects.” The Isla Lipana&Co. has made it’s own goals to reach so that
the firm will become much better and help to maximize it’s growth. Just like the other
accounting firms, Isla Lipana uses it’s professional staff to bring their experience that will
help to deal challenges in the industry.
The firm under stakes programs in different areas such as education,
community and environmental protection. One of the most popular program of the Isla
Lipana in Education Area is the “Seat of Hope” where the firm provides chairs and desk
in selected public schools nationwide. There is also PwC Scholarship Program where the
foundation provides financial assistance to Accountancy undergraduates.The Isla Lipana&
Co. also took programs in community area such as donations to calamity victims and
financial help for reconstruction project. The firm also took part on environmental
protection programs such as tree planting to help save the environment.
Clients on the firm came from complex market sector of companies that manufactures
and distributes goods, automotive products, pharmaceuticals and industrial products and
retail service. Isla Lipana also serve mining, oil and gas, and the utility industries.Their
clients are one of the largest in banking, capital markets, investment management,
insurance and real estate so they can handle their business issues and easily manage their
risks and improve their performance.
 Statement of the
Problem

Determine the performance of the

company based on these aspects:
•Strengths
•Weaknesses
•Opportunities
•Threats
Hypothesis

H0: There is no significant difference

between the performance of Isla
Lipana& Co and other organizations.
H1: There is a significant difference
betweeen the performance of the Isla
Lipana.& Co. and other organizations.
Chapter 3
3.0 Research Methodology

3.1 Research Design

This research is qualitative because it gathers non-numerical
data. This study focuses more meanings, concept, definition,
characteristic, methapor, symbols and description of things
and not their counts or measures. This study answer such
question by gathering information based on human
experience and it answer how, why, where, when, who and
what.
3.2 Research Locale
The study of Accounting Firm “Isla Lipana& Co.” will be
conducted on 29th Floor Philamlife Tower 8767 Paseo
de Roxas Makati City, 1226 Philippines

3.3 Key Informant Selection

The researcher’s of the study conducted an intensive
research to gather information through the internet
and by viewing numerous realiable sources. The
sampling technique that is being used by researchers is
purposive sampling. The researcher’s selected only the
information that suits the topic.
3.4 Research Ethics
The researchers conduct a study about Isla Lipana& Co. The researchers seek
information and did not fabricate information and avoid errors and negligence.
It is also the responsibility of the researchers to give credits about
information, to respect some principles, obey relevant laws and institutional
and governmental policies. This includes providing appropriate information,
ensuring confidentiality in the firm. It is important to measure comprehension
and develop valid tools for it.

3.5 Research Instrument

In this study, the researchers used various websites to determined/proved
that it is reliable and legit. The researchers used the SWOT analysis that the
researchers gathered to analyze it. Using the SWOT analysis the researchers
will know the strength, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats, of The Isla
Lipana& Co.
3.6 Data Collection
The researchers used various website to gather
information about the Isla Lipana & Co. They also
visited the official website of PwC or
PricewaterhouseCoopers Philippines to collect data
about the firm.

3.7 Data Analysis

The researchers use SWOT Analysis to
determine the potential of the auditing firm.
SWOT Analysis
 Conclusion

The researchers conclude that Isla Lipana is the best

accounting firm in our country. Isla Lipana offers good
working environment for every accountants, they also offer
high salary that everyone will be satisfied.
 Recommendations
•For future accountants, the researchers recommends Isla
Lipana because they offer good working environment that
every accountant will enjoy.

•IslaLipana stick to the highest quality standard in delivering

audit and assurance, tax and advisory services within the
country. The reason why researchers recommend.

•For aspiring accountants, The researchers recommend to

study hard and always give your best because Isla Lipana is
willing to give learning oppurtunities for everyone.