First Entrapreneurial Accountant

Recognized as the First Entrepreneurial Accountant during the inaugural Entraprofessionals Summit 2017 organized by Moores Rowland Philippines on September 15–16, 2017, Estelita Caleon Aguirre exemplifies the rare combination of professional excellence, visionary leadership, and entrepreneurial spirit. Throughout her distinguished career, she has successfully bridged the fields of government service, education, professional practice, and enterprise development, demonstrating how accountants can create meaningful impact beyond traditional roles. As a former Deputy Commissioner of the Bureau of Internal Revenue, Executive Director of the Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA), educator, consultant, and entrepreneur, Aguirre has inspired generations of professionals to pursue innovation, leadership, and lifelong learning. This recognition celebrated her outstanding contributions to the accounting profession and her embodiment of the “”entraprofessional”” mindset, one that transforms expertise into opportunities for growth, service, and nation-building.

The award was conferred during the first Entraprofessionals Summit, where Moores Rowland Philippines recognized outstanding accountants for their inspirational leadership and extraordinary contributions to the profession.