Authors

Jo trained as a Chartered Accountant with EY in London before moving to Cable & Wireless for investment appraisals of multimillion-pound projects. She was Head of Accountancy Studies at Worcester College of Technology and later Operations Manager for Osborne Books. Now self-employed, Jo shares her expertise by writing and editing Osborne Books resources and freelances for AAT, developing, writing, and moderating resources.

Sheriden, a Chartered Accountant, worked in practice and industry before moving into education in 2006. She is a key author for Osborne Books and an expert in Management Accounting Techniques, Internal Systems and Control, and Business Awareness. Sheriden teaches AAT at Heart of Worcestershire College and has successfully trained non-financial managers in finance for many years.

Alison owns an accountancy practice that specialises in small businesses. Alongside this, she writes and teaches, sharing her expertise in financial accounting and taxation with AAT learners. As a Chartered Management Accountant and AAT member, Alison guides Osborne Books readers through the Business Environment and Credit and Debt Management units.

Tara, a qualified lecturer and Finance Director, is a Fellow of the AAT. She began teaching AAT qualifications and now writes exam and training materials for global accountancy bodies. Tara delivers finance training worldwide, lectures at Nottingham Trent University, and volunteers as a NatWest Charity S&CC Funding Panel member, a Business Mentor for UnLtd, and a mentor for the UK Government's Help To Grow Management Course.

Debbie was the national examiner for paper merchanting qualifications before transitioning to teaching. As the director of a £3 million turnover company supplying paper to the printing trade, she managed its finance and accounting department. As a leading accounting tutor with twelve years of experience, Debbie uses her expertise in AAT to guide learners through their exams in Introduction to Bookkeeping, Principles of Bookkeeping Controls, and Cash & Financial Management.

David has more than twenty-five years' experience teaching accountancy learners across a wide range of levels. He spent a significant portion of his career at Heart of Worcestershire College. During his tenure, he authored and co-authored numerous textbooks in the fields of accounting and finance, including top-selling Osborne titles: Introduction to Bookkeeping, Principles of Bookkeeping Controls, and A-Level Accounting.

Michael has extensive teaching experience across a variety of banking, business, and accountancy courses. His deep knowledge and expertise in these subjects have made him a respected educator and a leading author for Osborne Books. He has written the Introduction to Bookkeeping and Principles of Bookkeeping Controls titles, providing valuable resources for AAT learners aiming to excel in these fields.

Aubrey, a Certified Accountant with over twenty years of experience, has coordinated AAT courses at Worcester College of Technology, teaching units like Management Accounting and Taxation. Previously, he worked for the health service, a housing association, and a chemical supplier. Aubrey authors Osborne's Personal Tax and Business Tax titles.

John, a Chartered Accountant, advised small and medium businesses before becoming the financial director of a Leeds-based public company. At Leeds Beckett University, he specialised in teaching management accounting and auditing on professional courses. He is now a freelance lecturer and an Osborne expert in Audit and Assurance.

Bob is the Technical Editor of our AAT Taxation titles and has been involved with the AAT’s Education and Training activities since 1986, including developing and piloting the current scheme. He has served as an external verifier, simulation writer, moderator, and contributor at workshops, training days, conferences, and masterclasses. Additionally, he has been a member of the Learning and Development Board and Chairman of the Assessment Panel.

Wendy holds a degree in Pure Mathematics and has over forty years of programming experience, from CAD to business systems. She has developed business models and Excel macros for a major accountancy firm. Wendy has taught IT in schools and colleges, and now writes Osborne's Spreadsheets for Accounting titles. Recently, she has focused on data analysis and statistical regression using spreadsheets.