Although I am a chartered accountant by profession, my main interest is in software and technology – in particular how it can be used to make businesses work smarter and more profitably.
I have been working with owner-managed businesses for over 25 years, and run my own businesses, which means that I understand the challenges you face.
In 1995 I resigned as one of four partners in an independent accountancy firm to set-up my own firm, Pearson & Associates based in Skipton, North Yorkshire.
At various times I have also been part-time finance director of 2 other businesses – Taskmaster, a staff agency, and Merit Software, a payroll and invoicing software developer.
I founded, and now manage, the Xero Users Online Community, which is a resource for users of the worlds easiest accounting software, and since 2000 I have been providing ready made website solutions to fellow accountants via my Accountants Websites business.
My blog, on technology matters for accountants in practice, can be found at Top Accountants.
Happily married to Julie, I am 45 and live in West Yorkshire with a 13 year old son and 8 month old golden retriever. We have 4 other adult boys who float in and out as their social life permits. [Ages all as of December 2009]
