Luxembourg accountant gains top prize
KPMG based accountant, Dorothea Mevissen, has won ACCA’s (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) prize for the highest score in paper P7, Advanced Audit and Assurance, for the December 2007 exams.
The Luxembourg resident says: “I was incredibly shocked to hear I had won this prize. I still cannot believe it. These exams were a real challenge and I am really proud that my hard work paid off.”
Barry Payne. ACCA’s Head of Business Development & Marketing for Europe said: “I am delighted to present this award to Dorothea and wish her every success with her career.”
Dorothea works in assurance for KPMG in Luxembourg. ACCA has good relations with KPMG in Luxembourg and across Europe and is delighted with KPMG’s commitment to ACCA trainees.
Karin Riehl, Partner and Dorothea’s group audit leader commented "This is great news for KPMG and all staff working at the firm. This is another example of how KPMG has strengthened in Luxembourg and the support it provides its staff. I believe that working for KPMG in whatever field is a tremendous career for accountants."
KPMG is a Gold Approved employer with ACCA – this shows that KPMG have committed to a range of standards that have been benchmarked against global best practice.
Barry Payne said: "Increasingly, the provision of comprehensive training and development is seen as an important factor by employees when considering which employer to choose. ACCA’s approved employer programme provides a benchmark of good practice to employers around the world and gives KPMG public recognition for the quality of support and training they invest in their employees.”
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