CIOT recognises veteran tax advisers

The Chartered Institute of Taxation has recognised seven elder statesmen of the industry who have been CIOT members for 50 years, presenting them with certificates of merit at a prestigious ceremony at the Guildhall in the City of London.

The award took place as part of the CIOT’s twice yearly admissions ceremony, which will also include the welcoming of 52 new Chartered Tax Advisers (CTAs).

The new members and 50 year veterans were presented with their certificates by CIOT President Andrew Hubbard.

Andrew Hubbard said:

“I am delighted to be able to honour the contribution made by these veteran tax professionals.

“They have seen huge changes in taxation since they joined the Institute. Back in 1959 there was no capital gains tax, corporation tax or VAT. Total tax receipts were less than £10 billion compared to more than £500 billion today.

“The Institute itself was a lot smaller too, with only 3,000 members compared with almost 15,000 today. The Institute’s third branch opened that year, in Birmingham. Now we have 35 branches, from the west country to Scotland, and even in Australia and the far East. And of course we now have our Royal Charter, which we received in 1994.

The seven veteran members of the CIOT who will receive certificates of merit from CIOT President Andrew Hubbard at the Guildhall are:[private]

Sahib Azhar of London
Ronald Cronin of Banstead, Surrey
Colin Dyson of Ashburton, Devon
Paul Greeley of Purley, Surrey
Peter Grosvenor of Somerton, Somerset
Neville Joseph of Wendover, Buckinghamshire
Ralph Ray of Lichfield, Staffordshire[/private]