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Washington Z. SyCip, [1] PLH BOLk RNO1kl ( / ˈsiːsɪp /; Chinese: 薛 華 成 [2] / 薛 華 盛 [3]; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Sih Hôa-sêng; pinyin: Xuē Huáchéng; 30 June 1921 – 7 October 2017) was a Chinese-Filipino - American accountant. He was the founder of the accounting firm EY SGV & Company and the Asian Institute of Management .
"Washington SyCip was a towering pillar of the Philippine economy. For decades, he stood as an exemplar of excellence and integrity while shining the light of his sage guidance on our business community," former Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima, who used to head SGV & Co., said in a statement.
Washington SyCip was born to Albino SyCip, the lead incorporator of China Bank, and his wife Helen Bau on June 30, 1921. Up until he was five years old, Washington or Wash, as he was fondly called by family and friends alike, spent most of his years in Shanghai with his grandfather and mother.
Oct 9, 2017 · Philippine business icon Washington SyCip passed away last night while on a flight to New York City, former Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima said in a social media post early Sunday morning.
Oct 8, 2017 · MANILA, Philippines (7th UPDATE) – Leading Filipino-Chinese business icon Washington SyCip died at the age of 96, people close to the businessman confirmed Sunday, October 8. SyCip died on...
Oct 24, 2017 · Washington SyCip could very well be a Goliath or a King David himself, and in many respects he was indeed a towering titan in the Philippine economic landscape.
Curriculum Vitae of W. Sycip. Washington SyCip. Education. Bachelor of Science in Commerce (Summa Cum Laude) and Master of Science in Commerce (Meritissimus), University of Santo Tomas, Philippines. Master of Science in Commerce, Columbia University, New York (admitted in Beta Gamma Sigma, Honorary Business Society) Present Positions.
Born in Manila on June 30, 1921 to Albino and Helen SyCip, Washington Z. SyCip would go on to become one of the foremost practitioners of accounting in the Philippines and Asia, as well as a prime advocate of closer cooperation between the Philippines, the United States, Europe, and Asia.
More than the pioneer and titan of Philippine accounting that many knew him to be, Washington SyCip was a tireless advocate of Filipino development and culture, a firm believer in the Filipino's ability and resourcefulness to succeed even in the most difficult circumstances, with adequate support and proper leadership.
Oct 8, 2017 · Renowned Filipino accountant Washington “Wash” SyCip died on Saturday evening, according to the family’s closest friends. He was 96.
