ADIT: Exam success includes firsts in Bangladesh and Colombia

ADIT: Exam success includes firsts in Bangladesh and Colombia
27 September 2024

More than 500 international tax professionals have successfully passed exams for the Chartered Institute of Taxation’s ADIT (Advanced Diploma in International Taxation) qualification.

Online exams took place in June in 63 different countries, with 509 students passing at least one exam and 116 completing ADIT in full by passing a third ADIT module, including the first students to achieve the qualification in Bangladesh and Colombia. Of the new ADIT holders, 16 were awarded a distinction grade for excellence in their exams.

CIOT President Charlotte Barbour said: ‘It is with great pride that I extend my congratulations to our most recent cohort of ADIT graduates. These latest exam results are a testament to the dedication, intellect and aspiration of our students and mark a significant milestone in their professional journeys that it is a privilege to be a part of.

‘In particular, I would like to applaud the recipients of our seven medals and prizes, generously sponsored by leaders of the tax industry, the newest of which is the International VAT Association Prize, awarded to the best overall performance in the EU VAT option.’

The ADIT qualification is now held by 2,116 tax practitioners in 94 countries and territories, more than 400 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 June’s exams:

  • Eoghan Murphy of Dundalk, Ireland is awarded the Heather Self Medal for the best overall performance in Module 1 Principles of International Taxation.
  • Sharnjit Brach of Birmingham is awarded the Raymond Kelly Medal for the best overall performance in Module 2.09 United Kingdom option.
  • Kai Ho Lam of London, who sat Module 2.04 Hong Kong option, is awarded the Worshipful Company of Tax Advisers Prize for the highest mark in Module 2 (All other options).
  • Ioannis Kekeris of Athens, Greece is awarded the Tom O’Shea Prize for the best overall performance in Module 3.01 EU Direct Tax option.
  • Tiphaine Lemaire of Bois-Colombes, France is awarded the inaugural IVA Prize for the best overall performance in Module 3.02 EU VAT option.
  • Clarence Frank of London is awarded the Croner-i Prize for the best overall performance in Module 3.03 Transfer Pricing option.
  • Shahinoor Khanum of Dhaka, Bangladesh is awarded the Wood Mackenzie Prize for the best overall performance in Module 3.04 Energy Resources option.