Alan Nelson
Name

Alan Nelson

Title
Founder & Managing Director
Organisation
accountingcpd

About Alan Nelson

Alan Nelson is the Founder and Managing Director of accountingcpd. Starting out as an accountant, he switched to a career in business, quickly rising to become CEO of Thomson Learning, a leading college textbook publisher.

In 2000, he co-founded Nelson Croom, the publisher of accountingcpd.net which he has run ever since.

He has a track record of publishing educational material for accountants, including some of Europe's leading textbooks.

Alan was, for 9 years, Chair of ICAEW's Practice Assurance Committee. He was a member of ACCA's SME Committee and of IFA's Regulatory Committee. He is currently a member of the Bank of England's Decision Making Panel.

Since 2000, Alan has been at the forefront of the developing elearning industry and his company has twice won the prestigious award for eLearning Development Company of the Year, as well as numerous awards for the quality of the online CPD that the company publishes.

He presents accountingcpd's webinars and is the face of its YouTube site. Alan is the in-house expert on management and leadership in the accountancy profession. He retains a keen interest in economics and is passionate about communicating the value of microeconomics in business decision making.

What Makes Alan Tick?

Alan believes that accountants are a force for good in the world, and that CPD can be at the heart of that, enabling them to realise their ambitions by developing into highly competent and effective professionals, providing the best service possible to their clients and organisations.

CPD Courses

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course

Economics Every Accountant Should Know

4.2
(21 reviews)

Economic concepts can help us to make better decisions. This course will challenge and develop the way you think about pricing, strategy, investment appraisal and customer relationships.

price£75+vat
cpd hours4 CPD hours
cpd hours120 days' access
course

Recruitment and Selection

4.5
(11 reviews)

Are you hiring the talent you need to build a great team of accountants? This course provides comprehensive guidance on the recruitment process, from the moment the need to hire occurs to extending a formal job offer. Discover how to identify candidates with the precise professional competencies, technical expertise, and personal attributes essential for your team's success.

price£75+vat
cpd hours4 CPD hours
cpd hours120 days' access
course

Time Management

4.5
(37 reviews)

If you need help managing your time more effectively, this is the course for you. It gives practical advice on how to be more organised and productive, as well as how to get more out of your meetings, and how to manage an excessive workload.

price£75+vat
cpd hours4 CPD hours
cpd hours120 days' access
course

Problem Solving for Accountants

4.2
(7 reviews)

This course will help you to develop one of the key skills of the accountant of the future. Learn how to establish the root causes of problems and master a variety of problem-solving techniques to help you develop, propose and implement effective solutions for your organisation.

price£75+vat
cpd hours4 CPD hours
cpd hours120 days' access
course

Negotiation Skills for Accountants

4.6
(34 reviews)

Revised and up to date for 2024. Negotiation is crucial for every finance professional and takes place in the context of important long-term business relationships. Prepare yourself for effective negotiations so you can achieve your desired outcome, without undermining relationships you value.

price£75+vat
cpd hours4 CPD hours
cpd hours120 days' access
course

Managing People in Finance

4.5
(64 reviews)

Updated for 2024. For many businesses, people are the largest cost. This course will help you to get everyone lined up and enthusiastic about achieving the organisation's goals, and ensure they are as productive as they can be.

price£75+vat
cpd hours4 CPD hours
cpd hours120 days' access
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