NOMINATIONS are being invited by the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICA) for the profession's top accolade.

The Founding Societies' Award was introduced by the Manchester, Liverpool, London and Sheffield Societies to recognise outstanding work by a chartered accountant in any field of endeavour.

The closing date for nominations is December 31and the award will be made at the annual dinner of the Manchester Society of Chartered Accountants in November next year.

Nominations should be sent, in confidence, to Peter Dickinson, Secretary of the Selection Committee, at No. 1, London Bridge, London SE1 9QL.