Chris Cotillard, a member of the audit team has succeeded in qualifying as a chartered accountant.
Chris also has the added distinction of achieving the highest academic mark in Jersey for his final exams. Chris joined Alex Picot in September 2006, and after passing his exams in November 2008, he completed his compulsory three year’s work experience in October this year, thus becoming a fully qualified accountant.
Chris’s significant achievement in his finals was recognised at the Jersey Society of Chartered & Certified Accountants (JSCCA) annual dinner in October, when he received his award.
Alex Picot is a firm believer of investing in staff training. “This success is a testament to Chris’s hard work, and comes at a time when it is more important than ever to demonstrate to our clients the quality of our people,” says Stephen Phillips, Accountancy and Audit Partner. “We are committed to supporting our staff in achieving professional qualifications and in continuing to develop their skills throughout their careers with us. By extending and enhancing their knowledge in this way, we are able to offer our clients the highest quality services.”
Chris is planning to further his studies to become a Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA).