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Professional Bodies

At Stratos, we value and uphold the highest standards in Tax. Our affiliations with respected professional bodies reflect our commitment to ethical practice, continuous learning, and professional excellence. Below are some of the key institutions our professionals are proud to be members of:

Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT)

The Chartered Institute of Taxation (CIOT) is the UK’s leading professional body for advisers dealing with all aspects of taxation. Membership signifies the highest level of tax expertise and ethical standards. CIOT promotes education and research in tax and works closely with government and industry to influence tax policy.

Key Points:

  • Designation: Chartered Tax Adviser (CTA)
  • Focus: Technical tax knowledge and professional development
  • Website: www.tax.org.uk

Members of our team who are CTA qualified:

  • Paul Davison qualified as a member in 2003.
  • Lucy Bagnall qualified as a member in 2014.
  • Max Jones Hawley qualified as a member in 2021.

Other members of our team who are studying towards this qualification include Daniel Hill, Lloyd Bean, Ben Hall and Thomas Corcoran.

Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) is a global professional accounting body offering the Chartered Certified Accountant qualification.

Key Points:

  • Designation: ACCA or FCCA (Fellowship)
  • Focus: Global standards in accounting and finance
  • Website: www.accaglobal.com

Paul Davison and Lucy Bagnall are members of our team who are ACCA qualified.

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)

The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) is one of the oldest and most prestigious accountancy bodies in the world.

Key Points:

  • Designation: ACA or FCA (Fellowship)
  • Focus: Audit, accountancy, business, and advisory services
  • Website: www.icaew.com

Max Jones Hawley is a team member who is ICAEW qualified.

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