THE Southern Society of Chartered Accountants (SOSCA) will be holding its annual dinner at the Grand Harbour Hotel, Southampton on Friday.

Justin Urquhart Stewart, a well-known TV/media commentator on the financial markets as guest speaker,.

“We’re aiming to celebrate our profession, as we’ll be recognising exam successes, welcoming new members, and hearing from Hilary Lindsay, the president of the ICAEW,” said Richard Cartwright, this year’s SOSCA president.

“We are also hoping for generous support for our charity for the year, Team Solent Sharks Wheelchair Rugby Club, which I helped to found in 2012.”

A few tickets (priced £60) are still available for the three-course black tie dinner, online at icaew.com/sosca or by emailing rachel.monk@icaew.com.

The event is sponsored by CMA Recruitment Group and Independent Financial Solutions.