Lawler Partners Intermediate Accountant Mitchell Stone, has achieved first in the Nation in the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia Module of Strategic Business Management.

Mitchell was honoured by the firm at a recent function where he was acknowledged by the Directors for his tremendous achievement. He will formally receive his certificate from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Australia when he attends their Certificate Ceremony held in Sydney next month.

Lawler Partners Managing Director Terry Lawler, praised Mitchell on his achievement stating that “Mitchell had commenced with the firm as part of the Graduate Program and has progressed to be a highly valuable member of our advisory team who provide guidance to clients on operational and strategic issues.”

Mitchell also achieved Merit level (top 5% of the nation) within his Financial Reporting Assurance module and joins eight of the firms existing staff who have attained this high level over the past 5 years.

According to Mr Lawler, “I have no doubt that our HR strategy of attracting the best and brightest and providing opportunities for our people to progress their careers through specialisation, generous study leave support and ongoing mentoring is directly linked to our clients recognising us in the recent 2006 BRW-St George Client Choice Awards.”