
John Taylor
About John Taylor
John is a Chartered Accountant who spent many years advising small and medium-sized businesses across the North of England.
He worked for PricewaterhouseCoopers before moving into industry as finance director of a medium sized plc.
He later joined Leeds Beckett University where he specialised in teaching auditing and management accounting on ACCA professional courses, and Forensic Accounting at Masters level.
John is the author of two industry standard textbooks Millichamp - Auditing and Forensic Accounting. He has also written several auditing textbooks for AAT courses.
What Makes John Tick?
John cares about ethical practice and fair dealing in business and requiring businesses to honestly recognise their responsibilities to the environment.
CPD Courses

Ethics: Dilemmas and Threats
FREE 1-hr CPD module. Understanding right from wrong is only a small part of the ethics equation. As an accounting professional, when you notice anything inappropriate, you have to know how to respond and - most importantly - to actually do something about it.

Real World Forecasting
We can't prevent every mistake, but we can create forecasts that are adaptable and resilient. This course equips you with the practical skills to develop meaningful forecasts that drive better business decisions.

Mergers and Acquisitions
How can you ensure a successful acquisition or merger? This course explores the intricacies of these deals and highlights the crucial role accountants play in structuring the transition. We cover the entire process from the initial stages to post-deal organisation.

Ethics in Action: What Would You Do?
Ethics can be a grey area. This course uses case studies and scenarios to equip you with the necessary tools to recognise potential ethical dilemmas and determine the best approach to them, in line with the ethical framework you adhere to as an accountant.

Real World Budgeting
Budgeting is a standard tool in most businesses, but - without care - it can have unexpected consequences and even lead to dysfunctional behaviour. This course explores the challenges of budgeting in the real world, exploring different methods of gaining a deeper insight into the pros and cons of the process.

Critical Thinking for Accountants
Critical thinking is becoming increasingly vital for accountants, as businesses depend on you to deliver insight, analysis, and proposals to improve your or your clients' business. This course examines critical thinking techniques and provides practical guidance on using them to benefit the organisations you work with.

The Trusted Business Advisor
These days your clients are looking for more from their accountants, they want a trusted business advisor. This course looks at the processes, steps and technology that enable you to understand your clients' businesses, build stronger relationships and add real value.

Project Financial Management
This course equips the financial project manager or team member with a range of techniques to anticipate and prevent problems throughout the different stages of a project. Discover the right set of tools you need to review, revise, and update your financial models.

Growing Your Business Through Acquisition
Making the decision to grow your business through acquisition should not be one that is taken lightly. This course will guide you on how to grow your business through mergers and acquisitions and the pitfalls and issues to be aware of along the way.

Due Diligence in Buying and Selling a Business
This course explores the process of due diligence from both the buyer and the seller's perspective. You will learn the importance of due diligence for both parties and will consider the risks involved in buying or selling a business, and what you can do to minimise these.