Outline Chronology
1938 | Emile Woolf is born in Pretoria, South Africa |
1956 | Emigrated to London, England |
1962 | Qualified as member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales (ICAEW) |
1965 | After 3 years with Deloittes, left practice to go into accountancy education. Joined Foulks Lynch, leading correspondence course providers. |
1968 | Appointed Director of Foulks Lynch. |
1972 | Joined London School of Accountancy as Director. Began writing articles for “Accountancy” Magazine and student journals. Appointed Education Adviser to Association of Chartered Accountants’ Students Societies (ACASS). |
1975 | Started own accountancy school Emile Woolf & Associates (EWA) in Queen Square, Central London, with branches in Marylebone and Holborn. |
1980 | Received “Distinguished Service Award – Author” from the Centre for the Study of Professional Accounting, University of Hartford, Connecticut, with the inscription: “With the highest praise to one of the most prolific writers in accounting literature. He has given depth and understanding to matters of principle and professional integrity of the auditor.” |
1984 | Became Executive Part-Time Chairman of EWA and joined Kingston Smith, Chartered Accountants, as partner. Formed and headed the firm’s Litigation Support (Forensic Accountancy) Department until he retired fro practice in 2012. |
1988 | Floated EWA (then called EW FACT Plc) on Unlisted Securities Market of the Stock Exchange. |
1989 | Joined UK Auditing Practices Committee of Consultative Committee of Accountancy Bodies (CCAB). Became Chairman of Practice Insurance Requirements Committee of ICAEW, a post he held until 2003. |
1994 | Floated EW FACT Plc with full listing on main market of Stock Exchange. |
1997 | Resigned as Chairman of EW FACT Plc. |
1998 | Sale of shares in EW FACT Plc to another listed company. The “Emile Woolf” name has become an educational brand, and remains prominent in many parts of the world. There is no longer any personal connection with Emile Woolf, the man! |
1999 | Appointed Director of Howden Insurance Brokers. |
2004 | Joined main Board of newly formed holding company, Hyperion Insurance Group. He has been a member of the company’s Remuneration Committee and Chairman of its Audit Committee. |
2016 | Retirement from Hyperion. Continues to write monthly articles in “Accountancy” magazine. |