LEADING audit, tax and consulting firm RSM UK has again sponsored a prize that recognises the best academic performance for students in Financial Accounting Stage 2 on the BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance degree programme at Robert Gordon University.
Second-year student Monica Gray from Westhill was awarded the prize, after achieving the highest overall score for both Financial Accounting Stage 2 modules. Monica’s achievement was celebrated during a presentation at RSM’s offices in Aberdeen, with office managing partner Andrew Forsyth presenting Monica with a £500 cheque, and RGU Course Leader Martyn Gordon also in attendance.
Subscribe to our daily newsletter
Why? Free to subscribe, no paywall, daily business news digest.
This year, Monica will be completing a year-long placement before starting her final year at university.
Andrew Forsyth, RSM’s office managing partner in Aberdeen, said: ‘Our partnership with Robert Gordon University is long-standing and this award was established four years ago to support emerging young talent from a local institution as they prepare for a career in the profession or industry.
‘It was a pleasure to welcome Monica to our Aberdeen office to recognise her academic achievement following her excellent exam results. I wish her every success in her final year and in her career, I’m certain she has a bright future ahead of her.’
Monica said: ‘I am very proud to be awarded the top student accolade in Financial Accounting by RSM UK. I am grateful RSM UK has recognised and sponsored this achievement. I am also thankful to Robert Gordon University for providing me with learning opportunities and skills which will transfer to the real world.’
