On behalf of ACCA's Council, I am delighted to congratulate you on your outstanding performance in the ACCA and CAT Examinations. I hope you enjoy this opportunity to celebrate your achievement with family, friends and colleagues.
The value of the ACCA Qualification comes not only from the high level of technical knowledge you have attained but also through relevant practical experience, which demonstrates to employers that you can put into practice the theoretical concepts you have mastered in your studies.
These components, alongside demonstrating your understanding of professional ethics, give you an internationally-recognised qualification - supported by the global strength of the ACCA brand - providing a gateway to an unmatched range of career opportunities across all sectors around the world. While economic conditions remain uncertain it is becoming clear that organisations are increasingly reliant on finance professionals to help steer them through choppy waters and prepare them for the inevitable upturn.
Accountants are uniquely placed to help businesses, with skills ranging from risk management to business forecasting. As a result, despite the challenges business faces, these are empowering and rewarding times for finance professionals. We look forward to you being part of this, as you take your place in the professional accountancy community as an ACCA member.
I wish you well for the future.