The Institute Of Chartered Accountants Annual Awards Dinner

Accountant Kate Brown of A P Robinson & Co made it to the final of the Young Chartered Accountant of the Year competition in conjunction with the Humberside & District Society of Chartered Accountants.

Kate was put forward for the award by Director Andrew Robinson who nominated her for her dedication to the firm and client focused approach to her work.

"Kate truly deserved to be in the final. Her expertise, professionalism and attitude have helped to make A.P Robinson & Co irrefutably more successful over the past three years since she has worked here," said Andrew Robinson.

"We invest a great deal into our young accountants to encourage them to gain the most out of their careers and I am delighted that Kate is being recognised for her outstanding contribution to the profession," continued Andrew Robinson.

Kate faced an interview panel with directors from Kaplan Finance and Edwards and Pearce judging on a number of factors including; personality, contribution to the work place and exam record. She was whittled down to just six other entrants all competing for the prestigious award from across the Hull, Humber and Lincolnshire regions and overall it was announced at the HDCASS annual dinner on Friday 18th January that Kate had come third. Well done Kate.

Hull Daily Mail 9^th January 2008 and Grimsby Telegraph 22^nd January 2008