Adam Harper has been Director of Professional Development at the AAT since February 2005.

His main responsibilities are to oversee the development of services and support for members; to maintain the quality and status of AAT membership; and to represent views of the membership working in/and on behalf of UK business.

Adam acts as one of the AAT's main contacts with Government and the profession's regulatory bodies; contributing to policies that affect the legislative framework for accountancy. To this end Adam oversees the AAT's engagement with HM Revenue & Customs, HM Treasury, Department for Business Innovation and Skills and the Financial Reporting Council amongst others.

Before taking up the role of Director of Professional Development, Adam worked as the Divisional Communications Manager.

Areas of specialism

• Professional regulation and ethics
• Small business finance issue
• Standards and legislation in accountancy
• Development of membership services and support

Please contact the AAT press office with any media enquiries:

t: 0845 863 0783 (for people calling within the UK)
t: +44 207 397 1253 (for people calling from overseas)
e: prteam@aat.org.uk