Students celebrate latest ADIT results

The online exams in December saw 423 students successfully passing at least one exam, with 84 students passing their third module and thereby achieving the full ADIT qualification. Another six students, from Romania to India to Oman, have demonstrated their international tax research proficiency in the last six months by completing ADIT through the extended essay route.

Of the new ADIT holders, six were awarded a distinction grade for excellence in their exams.

CIOT President Nichola Ross Martin said:

"Many congratulations to our newest ADIT graduates for their outstanding achievements in the latest examinations. At the CIOT we continue to be impressed by the knowledge, skill and commitment of our students across the world; their dedication to their ADIT studies alongside other commitments is truly inspiring. We look forward to welcoming as many students as possible at the ADIT Awards Ceremony later this year.

“I'm pleased to also commend the recipients of our six medals and prizes, sponsored by tax industry leaders, which serve to highlight remarkable performances from students across each module at the most recent examinations.

“We hope to continue seeing many ADIT students, graduates and International Tax Affiliates attending and participating in our exciting programme of events for 2026, whether online or in-person. These events provide valuable opportunities for the ADIT community to come together to share knowledge and extend their professional networks."

The ADIT qualification is now held by 2,464 tax practitioners, approximately 500 of whom have chosen to subscribe with the CIOT as International Tax Affiliates since achieving the qualification.

The following candidates will receive awards for their achievements in December’s exams:

• Padrig Davies of Glasgow, who is employed by HMRC, is awarded the Heather Self Medal for the best overall performance in Module 1 Principles of International Taxation.
• Jamie Roberts of Bristol, who is employed by PwC, is awarded the Raymond Kelly Medal for the best overall performance in Module 2.09 United Kingdom option.
• Lukasz Kazmierczak of London, who is employed by Warner Bros. Discovery, is awarded the Tom O’Shea Prize for the best overall performance in Module 3.01 EU Direct Tax option.
• Tarun Grover of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, who is employed by MMJS Consulting, is awarded the IVA Prize for the best overall performance in Module 3.02 EU VAT option.
• Peter Beckett of Edinburgh, who is employed by HMRC, is awarded the Croner-i Prize for the best overall performance in Module 3.03 Transfer Pricing option.
• Alison Taylor of Glasgow, who is employed by HMRC in Newcastle upon Tyne, is awarded the Wood Mackenzie Prize for the best overall performance in Module 3.04 Energy Resources option.

Alongside the successful ADIT students, a further 14 students met the ACA CTA Joint Programme examination requirements of the CIOT and the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales by successfully completing an ADIT exam as their final assessment.

Notes for editors

1. The ADIT qualification, introduced in 2004, is a global benchmark of quality and an independent means of demonstrating international tax knowledge and ability. Its portability is also attractive to students and employers and it is a demonstration of a student’s expertise in multiple countries and international tax subjects. The CIOT administers and awards ADIT students. Those who complete the ADIT are entitled to put the designatory letters 'ADIT' after their name and gain the opportunity to become an International Tax Affiliate of the CIOT. There are two windows to sit ADIT exams every year, in June and December. Find out more about the ADIT qualification.