Lauren Shines in CIPFA Studies

Lauren Ritchie, a Trainee Accountant in East Lothian Council’s Finance Department, has achieved remarkable success in her CIPFA accountancy qualification. Lauren secured the highest marks in Scotland for the subjects of Corporate Governance and Law & Taxation over the past year.

In recognition of her outstanding performance, Lauren will be honoured at the CIPFA in Scotland Prize Giving Ceremony, which will take place at Glasgow City Chambers on Friday, 15 November 2024.

"Significant achievement"

David Henderson, Service Manager – Service Accounting, praised Lauren’s dedication and achievements: “Lauren has been a terrific student since starting her CIPFA studies, and these two awards are a great credit to her. It is also a significant achievement for the council to see one of our own honoured in this way, again vindicating our ‘grow our own’ approach. The whole team is delighted for her.”

Lauren expressed her gratitude and enthusiasm for her studies and the support she received from her colleagues: “I’ve really enjoyed getting back into studying again and having the practical application of this through working within our team. It has been great working with all my Finance colleagues and managers across the Council, and I’d like to thank everyone for sharing their experience to deepen my understanding, which has helped build my confidence!

"Receiving the awards from CIPFA has been amazing, and I’m so grateful for the recognition of all those hours of studying.”