AIA RECOGNISES INTERNATIONAL ACCOUNTING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT

Chief Executive, Philip Turnbull, today visited AIA’s partner business school at the University of Northampton, to award a prize to the top student on their BSc International Accounting.

AIA collaborates with university business schools across the UK, to provide pathways onto the AIA professional qualification and to share knowledge and expertise. AIA awards top achievers on a number of accounting degree programmes, recognising the joint dedication of AIA and partner universities in nurturing talent and creating an environment of academic excellence.

This year’s recipient, Jennifer Awha, from Lagos, Nigeria, stood out for her academic performance on the degree programme.

Philip Turnbull, AIA Chief Executive said: "AIA is committed to fostering excellence in accountancy education and is keen to nurture relationships with our partner universities and to recognise students for their exceptional performance. I congratulate Jennifer on this well-deserved achievement and am confident she will go on to make significant contributions to her chosen field."

Karen Mustard, Head of the BSc International Accounting programme, said: “We are proud to have the outstanding achievements of students being recognised and honoured by the prestigious Association of International Accountants."