Accountancy & Tax CPD Courses
Our range of Accountancy and Tax CPD courses provide you with the latest updates in your area, together with opportunities for you to upskill and/or refresh your knowledge and skills to support your ongoing professional development.
We deliver skills training and CPD to over 18,000 professionals worldwide
40+ years’ experience helping businesses and learners to meet their skills gaps
Training talent from all four of the Big 4 accountancy firms
Tailored CPD courses that fit your business needs
You know what skills your business needs – and we know how to help you develop them. We work with you to identify knowledge and skills gaps and create engaging training programmes, tailored to your specific requirements, timescales and budget.
BPP's CPD training courses will...
Continuously improve employee competency and efficiency
Retain talent by demonstrating your investment in their development
Tailor courses to fit your specific requirements, including in-house training
Develop leaders with established skill sets across multiple disciplines including leadership, finance, data and more
Attract talent by offering tangible learning and development opportunities
Encourage a culture of lifelong learning and skills development
Fulfil regulatory requirements for evidenced CPD
Keep their technical skills and regulatory qualifications up to date
Fill important knowledge gaps and build new, effective skills
Improve their ability to deal with ever-evolving issues confidently and efficiently
Stay informed on current topics and industry changes
Keep their professional approach up to date with changes in the market
Finance, Financial Modelling & Management Accounting
Master the principles, strategies, and tools that drive business growth. Our courses equip you with the skills to make informed investment decisions, manage risk, and maximise value creation. Delivered by industry experts, these programmes combine real-world scenarios with practical insights, ensuring you can apply what you learn to deliver measurable results.
Leadership, Management & Personal Effectiveness
Unlock your leadership potential and inspire high-performing teams. Our Leadership & Management courses develop the skills to lead with vision, manage change effectively, and drive business success. Practical, engaging, and rooted in real-world challenges, these programmes help you make a measurable impact from day one.
Financial Accounting, Reporting & Regulation
Advance your organisation’s financial clarity and compliance with our targeted CPD programmes. Covering UK GAAP, IFRS, SORP, and financial services regulation, our expert-led courses span core principles to complex group accounting. Stay current with evolving standards, including AI’s role in finance, and sharpen your reporting for strategic impact and stakeholder confidence.
Gen AI & Sustainability
Harness the power of Generative AI to innovate, automate, and enhance decision-making. Our courses explore practical applications, ethical considerations, and emerging tools, enabling you to leverage AI responsibly for competitive advantage. Learn from specialists who combine technical expertise with industry-specific insights.
Taxation & Audit
Navigate complexity with confidence. Our Tax courses keep you ahead of evolving legislation, from corporate tax planning to international compliance. Gain practical expertise to optimise tax strategy, manage risk, and deliver clear value to your business or clients — all with guidance from experienced tax professionals.
“BPP has become a valued training and development resource to us. It creates professional training programmes according to our specifications and offers advice when needed. BPP also makes it easy for us to deploy the same training in different regions because it is culturally aware and sensitive to the differences required by each region round the globe.”
Global credit card company
Delivered by industry leading experts
Andy Wilkes - Head of Business and Finance Programmes
Andy is a qualified trainer and CIMA accredited management accountant. He is our management accounting lead, and specialises in teaching finance to managers to help improve financial efficiency within organisations. With a wide range of experience across sectors, Andy brings unique professional perspectives and invaluable real-world insights to his courses
Claire Glover - Head of Tax Programmes
Claire brings a wealth of knowledge with over 15 years in the finance sector, from qualifying with a Big 4 firm to serving as finance director at a successful SME. She has spent over seven years dedicated to professional training, developing and delivering a comprehensive suite of accountancy, tax, and insolvency programmes aimed at all career levels.
Dave Marlow - Head of Financial Modelling
Dave is an accomplished financial training consultant, experienced at designing, developing, and delivering blended accounting, financial analysis, and financial modelling training programmes. His career has spanned roles at PwC, BG Consulting Ltd, and CTG/ILX.
Sue Parvis - Head of Financial Reporting Programmes
Sue is a seasoned financial reporting expert, and Head of Financial Reporting at BPP. Having worked in audit at KPMG, she has led engagements across a range of industries, from technology and energy to media and pharmaceuticals. Her deep technical knowledge spans IFRS, UK GAAP, US GAAP, and public sector accounting, and she is a trusted advisor to FTSE 100 and 350 companies. She is currently at the forefront of ISSB implementation and AI integration in financial reporting and business models.
Terry Rickeard - Head of Audit Programmes
Terry's professional experience ranges over 18 years in Big 4, challenger and public sector audit firms, where he worked in both methodology technical teams and training teams. Terry works with both qualified and unqualified auditors, and delivers relevant trainee training to support accounting qualifications.
Michael Steed – Tax Training Consultant
Michael is an experienced tax consultant and lecturer at BPP Professional Development, having formerly been our Head of Tax Programmes for many years. He brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his training sessions. Michael has held various positions of responsibility within the tax community including as President of the AAT from October 2024. He is a Chartered Tax Adviser and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Tax. Michael writes and lectures extensively on taxation issues.Trusted by leading organisations
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We offer 50+ accountancy and tax CPD courses including both technical updates and knowledge refreshers. Covering a broad range of specialisms including audit and accounting, tax and environmental, social and governance (ESG), our ever-expanding portfolio provides employees with the opportunities to develop in-depth skills in their field of practice.
