Mark is a realist and regularly debunks myths and hype related to his areas of interest and expertise.

In 2006 Mark chose to pursue a portfolio career that is now focused around three key activities as outlined on the home page of this site.

Background

Mark qualified as a Chartered Accountant (not the boring type) in 1982 and then spent over 25 years advising on tax during which time he was a tax partner at (Crowe) Clark Whitehill and Lead tax partner of the professional practices team at BDO (Stoy Hayward). He has twice been headhunted in part due to his profile and reputation in the profession.

Mark was elected Chairman of the ICAEW Tax Faculty from 2003-2005. During this time he was an ex-officio member of the Council of the Institute.  He also has over ten years experience as Deputy Treasurer of Norwood, a top 100 children’s Charity.

Over a six-year period, from 1999, Mark represented the ICAEW in numerous discussions and debates with HMRC, HMT and other professional bodies. He continues to serve on internal committees and joint working parties with other professional bodies.

More recently

In 2006, as he approached the age of 50, Mark realised that he had stopped getting a buzz from giving tax advice. An entrepreneurial spark had been lit and he resolved to try something new.

Before establishing the Tax Advice Network Mark spent a number of years running the tax support for professionals team at WJB Chiltern and has been actively involved in a number of online communities.

In May 2010 Mark joined the team at Winmark as Head of their Tax Director Network – thus fulfilling his ambition for a full portfolio career.

You can find out more through the FAQs and other pages of this website or contact Mark directly:

• M: 07769 692890
• T: 0845 003 8780
• E: Mark AT BookMarkLee.co.uk