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Director, Tax Advisory & Compliance

Des Politado-Aclan

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Des is a director at P&A Grant Thornton’s Tax Advisory and Compliance practice area. She also handles technical research, training, and publications in the practice area.

Des started her professional career in 2006. She has gained extensive experience in providing tax compliance/due diligence audit and tax outsourcing services to local and multinational companies. She also crafted tax studies and opinions for several clients since she started working with the Firm in 2012.

Des earned a magna cum laude with a Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy at the University of the East.

Memberships  

Member, Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA)  

Member, Association of Certified Public Accountants in Commerce and Industry (ACPACI)

2025 Board of Director, Tax Management Association of the Philippines (TMAP) 

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Corporate Services Tax advisory Tax compliance Tax education and advocacy
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Last July 1, 2025, the Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act (CMEPA), or Republic Act No. 12214, took effect.
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Tax Assessments: What to do and what can still be done
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