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Rising Star in Accountancy Award
Early in an accountancy career and already outstanding.
About this category
This award recognises an accountant or trainee early in their career who has shown exceptional ability, commitment and potential. Judges look for progress in exams or qualifications, responsibility taken on and the trust already placed in them.
Eligibility
- Open to trainees
- Apprentices and accountants with up to five years in the profession
- Of any age
Judging criteria
- Progress relative to experience
- Technical development
- Responsibility taken on
- Client or colleague feedback
- Potential
Qualitative criteria
- Curiosity
- Reliability and a willingness to take ownership
Metrics
- Exam and qualification progress
- Work handled
- Responsibilities gained and manager feedback
Additional criteria
Entries should include a concise case study, supporting figures and, where possible, client or colleague evidence. Client names and commercially sensitive numbers may be anonymised or given as percentages and ranges, and nothing in an entry is ever shared beyond the judging panel. Judges consider the size of the practice or team, so sole practitioners and smaller firms compete on equal terms.
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