International Recognition At Regional Accountants

A regional firm of chartered accountants and business advisers are celebrating the exam success of two of their employees.

Clive Owen & Co LLP, based in Darlington and Durham are delighted to announce that Abu Ali and James Cleave have both successfully passed their final exams with the Institute of Chartered Accountants England and Wales (ICAEW).

In addition, James has come amongst the very top students sitting their final qualifying examinations to become ICAEW chartered accountants.

James achieved joint ninth place out of over 1,700 candidates internationally in the ICAEW’s Advanced Stage examinations, undertaken in November 2011.

James joined the firm in August 2009. He spent four years studying at the University of Durham achieving a Mathematics degree (MMath). He is now continuing with his three year training programme at the firm.

James Cleave said, “I am delighted to have passed my exams and absolutely thrilled to have achieved such a high position internationally. Working in a progressive firm like Clive Owen & Co has enabled me to combine my training with a high standard of practical experience, and I have found this support invaluable.”

Abu joined the audit team in Sept 2008 having gained a BA Hons from Newcastle University in Accounting and Finance. Abu has worked at both the Darlington and Durham offices and has worked on a wide variety of owner managed businesses. He has now completed his training period, so in conjunction with his exam success has now qualified as a chartered accountant (ACA).
Abu Ali said, “I am very pleased to have passed my exams and am excited about my future prospects. I have been able to gain valuable experience by working with a variety of interesting clients.”

Chris Beaumont, Partner, added “We are proud of both James and Abu regarding their exam success. Both of them are a real asset to the firm and their hard work and dedication has been rewarded.”