Chief Executive - Jane Scott Paul

Jane Scott Paul has been Chief Executive of the AAT since 1997 having previously been its Head of Education and Training.

After completing a degree in Political Studies at the University of Aberdeen, she worked at the University of Oxford Delegacy of Local Examinations before moving to the AAT in 1987.

Jane played a key role in the development of occupational standards for UK accounting staff. She was responsible for the implementation of the AAT?s innovative competence-based qualifications in accounting.

She travels extensively and has spoken at conferences and undertaken staff development work in the UK, the Caribbean, Africa, the Gulf and the Far East.

Areas of specialism

• Vocational and competence-based training/assessment in the UK and internationally
• Flexible working practices
• Role of accounting technicians in the economy
• Women in accountancy
• Women?s employment issues
• Education and training policy (AAT and national)
• Training and development policies and practices in Southern Africa
• Corporate governance in the not-for-profit sector