NCASS Committee

Gemma Rigby Chair Gemma is originally from Newcastle then moved to Australia for eight years but decided to come back to the UK for university. She graduated from Newcastle University in 2003 with a LLB (Hons) in Law. She then traveled around the world following graduating before joining RMT in 2004 and started her training in the Accounts and Audit department. Gemma has been a member of NCASS since she started her training and is now Chair of the committee. Organisation: RMT Email: gemma.rigby@r-m-t.co.uk

Chris Wilson Vice-Chair Chris, originally from Durham, moved back to Newcastle in 2005 after graduating with an MA (Hons) in Economics from Edinburgh University to start a training contract with KPMG in the Audit department. Chris has been involved with NCASS since 2006 and has recently been appointed to the role of Vice Chair. Organisation: KPMG Email: chris.wilson3@kpmg.co.uk

Ross Parker Vice-Chair of National Student Council Ross has been on the NCASS committee since September 2005 and is also currently Vice-Chair of the National Student Council. I studied Accounting and Finance at Newcastle University before starting work for PwC in 2005 as a trainee accountant in the Newcastle Audit and Assurance Department. Organisation: PwC Email: ross.x.parker@uk.pwc.com

Samantha Chaney National Student Council Rep Samantha graduated from Northumbria University in 2007 with a BA (Hons) Degree in Accounting & Finance. In September 2007 she joined Clarke’s, a small firm in Gateshead, and is currently studying for the ACA qualification. In her spare time she enjoys swimming, snowboarding and mountain biking. Organisation: Clarke's Email: sam@clarkes-accountants.co.uk

Stacey Robinson Treasurer Stacey completed her AAT working at UHY Torgersons, and moved to Tenon in 2005 to start training for the ACA. She has recently sat her final Advanced Stage exam, and hopes to qualify in September 2008. Since joining Tenon, Stacey has spent the majority of her time in the Business Services department, working mainly on audits of limited companies, however she also spends a considerable amount of time specialising in Solicitors' Accounts Rules audits. Stacey was recently appointed Treasurer of NCASS, and hopes to get more involved with the committee in the future. Organisation: Tenon Email: stacey.robinson@tenongroup.com

Committee Members

Andrew Ferguson, NAO
Donald Haliday, Northumbria University
Emma-Louise Harris, KPMG
Claire Horness, Vantis PLC (Teesside)
Andrew Jackson, National Audit Office
Derek Kerr, Deloitte
Paula Park, Sage Group PLC
Keith Proudfoot, ICAEW
Ellen Thomson, Newcastle University
Benjamin Walwyn-James, KPMG
Chris Wilson, KPMG

Society President: Mike Ransom