Young accountant praised as best in Wales

Kristie Francis, an accountant at ktsowensthomas, has been awarded the Sir Julian Hodge Prize for her performance in the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) examinations.

Ms Francis, 23, received the highest marks in Wales for her achievements, following in the footsteps of ktsowensthomas’ Director Craig Blackmore, who himself was placed first in Wales and received the Sir Julian Hodge Award in 1999.

The Prize, awarded to two students each year, celebrates the individual’s achievement in the ACCA examinations. Ms Francis undertook a range of practical assessments and theoretical examinations in accounting and professional ethics, finishing as the top-scoring student for 2009 in Wales. 
 

She said: “I am delighted to have achieved such a great result in these globally recognised examinations. The award is a tribute to ktsowensthomas, which has demonstrated continued investment in the training and development of its staff and trainees, despite the current economic climate.”
 

Ms Francis, an accounting and management graduate from Cardiff University, is set to qualify fully as an ACCA accountant in September 2010.
 

As an ACCA platinum employer, ktsowensthomas is a leading graduate trainer in its field of expertise in Wales and has been recognised by the body as providing the highest levels of trainee support. 

Director Craig Blackmore said, “Kristie’s achievement is fantastic as we know that students in Wales perform to an exceedingly high standard in these exams. Her drive to be the best and commitment to her career are just the characteristics we look for at the firm and we’re confident that she will be an extremely valuable asset in helping us drive forward the business in the future.” 

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