BARRY Gostling, director of corporate services at Ensors Chartered Accountants, has passed the Diploma in Charity Accounting (DChA).He becomes the fourth member of the charities team at Ensors to hold the accreditation demonstrating the firm's commitment to the charity and not-for-profit sector.

BARRY Gostling, director of corporate services at Ensors Chartered Accountants, has passed the Diploma in Charity Accounting (DChA).

He becomes the fourth member of the charities team at Ensors to hold the accreditation demonstrating the firm's commitment to the charity and not-for-profit sector.

Helen Rumsey, partner in charge of the charity team at Ensors, said “We are very proud that Barry has been awarded this diploma as it is true recognition of his experience and expertise within the charity and not-for-profit sector.”

She added: “As a firm Ensors believe that commitment to staff development is vital and we support our teams in studying for professional qualifications relevant to their sectors.”

The DChA acknowledges expertise and experience in charity accounting and financial management and is administered by The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW).