THE York Society of Chartered Accountants celebrated its 40th anniversary at an annual dinner held at York Racecourse.

Society president John Machin from Creers, York, said he was delighted that his year of office included this landmark date for the society.

He was particularly pleased to welcome the Institute of Chartered Accountants national president-elect, Ian Morris, to the celebration.

Attendees at the Gimcrack suite event included local chartered accountants, other business professionals from the city, their guests and partners.

Updated: 10:31 Monday, April 11, 2005