January 12–16, 2026 — The Alas Oplas & Co., CPAs (AOC) SJ Tax Team wrapped up a highly productive week of intensive training at Space at One Ayala, Makati, Philippines, strengthening its technical expertise and global tax perspective through a meaningful collaboration with Johanson & Yau LLP, a fellow BKR International member firm from San Jose California, USA.

Throughout the week-long program, Johanson & Yau LLP Managing Partner Laura Lin and Tax Manager Cindy Cheng led the sessions with exceptional clarity and depth, providing hands-on training, practical exercises, and applied tax insights that enhanced the team’s technical capabilities.

Beyond the technical sessions, the week also fostered stronger interpersonal connections within the AOC Team and the Johanson & Yau Team. Team members enjoyed meaningful conversations, interactive activities, and shared experiences that helped them get to know one another on a deeper level—encouraging collaboration, trust, and camaraderie.

AOC expressed its sincere appreciation to its BKR partners for their continued support and commitment to shared learning. The firm emphasized that this initiative not only enriches professional capabilities but also strengthens ties across the global BKR network.

This week of intensive training underscores the value of global collaboration and continuous development among BKR member firms—equipping teams with the skills, knowledge, and relationships needed to deliver high-quality, value-driven solutions in a rapidly evolving regulatory and business environment.