Students celebrate latest ADIT exam success

Online exams took place in December, with 396 students successfully passing at least one exam and 86 achieving ADIT in full by passing a third ADIT module. An additional 10 students have attained the ADIT qualification in the last six months, by researching and writing a successful extended essay on an international tax subject of academic interest.

Of the new ADIT holders, 12 were awarded a distinction grade for excellence in their exams.

CIOT President Charlotte Barbour said:

“I am very pleased to celebrate the success of our latest ADIT graduates, whose recent examination results highlight their dedication to professional development and mastering the complexities of international taxation. Achieving the ADIT qualification is an excellent achievement – ADIT is a globally respected mark of expertise.

“I offer my congratulations to each of our students. At the CIOT, we are honoured to have provided support to this stage.

“May I also encourage all our new graduates to join our popular International Tax Affiliate programme, and to continue your relationship with the CIOT. This offers a valuable way to enhance your professional profile and distinguish yourself in a competitive market. As an ADIT Affiliate, you can connect with a global community of like-minded international tax professionals, as well as gaining access to resources and opportunities for further learning and development.”

The ADIT qualification is now held by 2,212 tax practitioners, nearly 450 of whom have chosen to subscribe with the CIOT as International Tax Affiliates since attaining the qualification.

The following candidates will receive awards for their achievements in December’s exams:

• Elinor Appleyard of London, who is employed by EY, is awarded the Heather Self Medal for the best overall performance in Module 1 Principles of International Taxation.
• Tom Henderson of Reading, who is employed by EY in London, is awarded the Raymond Kelly Medal for the best overall performance in Module 2.09 United Kingdom option.
• Jennifer Osborne of Wolverhampton, who is employed by IMI Kynoch Ltd in Birmingham, is awarded the Tom O’Shea Prize for the best overall performance in Module 3.01 EU Direct Tax option.
• Adriana Stefanova of Sofia, Bulgaria, who is employed by SumUp Ltd, is awarded the IVA Prize for the best overall performance in Module 3.02 EU VAT option.
• Daniel Brown of Manchester, who is employed by HMRC in Salford, is awarded the Croner-i Prize for the best overall performance in Module 3.03 Transfer Pricing option.
• Tahir Kapadia of Mumbai, India is awarded the Wood Mackenzie Prize for the best overall performance in Module 3.04 Energy Resources option.

Alongside the successful ADIT students, a further six students met the ACA CTA Joint Programme examination requirements of the CIOT and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales by successfully completing an ADIT exam as their final assessment. In addition, three students met the CA CTA Joint Programme examination requirements of the CIOT and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland by passing their final exam in December.

Notes for editors

1. The ADIT qualification, introduced in 2004, is a global benchmark of quality and an independent means of demonstrating international tax knowledge and ability. Its portability is also attractive to students and employers and it is a demonstration of a student’s expertise in multiple countries and international tax subjects. The CIOT administers and awards ADIT students. Those who complete the ADIT are entitled to put the designatory letters 'ADIT' after their name and gain the opportunity to become an International Tax Affiliate of the CIOT. There are two windows to sit ADIT exams every year, in June and December. Find out more about the ADIT qualification.