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Alan Parkinson is a Professor of Financial Education and the Director of Studies at the UCL School of Management. He holds a Doctorate in Education (EdD) and has both an MSc in Business and a Higher Education Teaching Certificate. As a qualified accountant with two professional qualifications (FCCA and ACMA/CGMA), Alan has also held prestigious Visiting Professor positions at various international universities. His expertise includes Managerial Accounting, Financial Management, and general Accounting and Finance modules. Alan has played a significant role in the development of online MSc programs in Professional Accountancy and Accounting Financial Management, particularly focusing on international collaborations with the University of London. He also serves as Faculty Adviser for Harvard Medical School. Additionally, Alan is actively engaged in scholarship, with interests in accounting history, technology in education, and curriculum design and evaluation. He has published original custom textbooks and numerous scholarly articles, and he regularly presents at international conferences on his research. His extensive experience includes senior academic positions at Queen Mary University of London and the Open University Business School. Outside of academia, Alan enjoys history, travel, and is a passionate supporter of Tottenham Hotspur, embracing the emotional roller coaster that comes with following the team.