Juggling work, a social life and study is never easy. This is why those who reach the highest standards in the Chartered Accountants Program deserve public recognition.

Each year since 2000, the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia has acknowledged those who have achieved the highest marks of all candidates. The awards are recognition of the dedication and success of individuals - who are even more remarkable given the overall high calibre of candidates.

As well as the satisfaction of public acknowledgement, the winners also receive a certificate, a plaque and a cheque for $1000. These are presented to the winners at the new member ceremony held in each region.

Our congratulations to this year’s winners:

• NSW - Anna Cameron, PricewaterhouseCoopers
• Vic - Travis Costin, Crown Ltd
• Qld - Luke Von Pein, Bentleys Pty Ltd
• WA – Sharon Pearce, Ernst & Young
• SA - Sally McGowan, Brentnalls
• ACT - Michael Talevich, KPMG
• NT - Dee Tangey, Deloitte (now with Rio Tinto Alcan)
• Tas - Carly Gourlay, Ruddicks
• Malaysia - Huay Yin Lim, PricewaterhouseCoopers (now with AM Investment Bank Berhad)
• Singapore - Ka Shin Tan, PricewaterhouseCoopers.