June 2005 Graduate Breaks 12-year Record for Sushil Jain Award

Taariq Abdul-Majeed, June 2005 graduate, captured the spotlight at the ICAJ/ACCA Graduation Ceremony on Saturday, October 22, 2005 when he was named the youngest graduate to have completed the ICAJ/ACCA Joint Scheme Examinations since 1993.

Taariq had the distinct honour of breaking the 12-year record held by Bruce Scott, as being the youngest graduate who completed the ACCA professional examinations at the age of 21.

Born August 6, 1984, Taariq sat Part 3 of the ACCA Examination in June 2005 at the age of 20.

His track record for academic excellence was established as a teenager when he graduated from St. Jago High School with 9 CXC passes. He studied "A" Level Accounts on his own and after successfully attaining a pass in that subject, he gained an exemption from level "A" in the Certified Accounting Technician (CAT) programme.

In recognition of his outstanding performance, he was awarded the 2003 CAT Award presented by the ICAJ to the student completing level "C" in one sitting, with the highest average of all those who sat the examination during the calendar year.

Taariq completed the ACCA professional examinations in two years after completing the CAT programme in 2003.

The eldest of five children, he notes that his desire to succeed is also influenced by his desire to help his younger siblings realize their goals.

He credits his faith as a Muslim, as that which influences him to be the best and to differentiate himself from the ordinary.

Described as perseverant and easy-going, he plans to pursue the Oxford Brookes Degree and a Masters Degree in Finance. He also intends to qualify as a Certified Financial Analyst and to establish his own firm.

The Sushil Jain Award is presented to the youngest candidate who completes the final stage of the ICAJ/ACCA Joint Scheme examinations, on the first attempt each year.



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