Kirsty McGregor

As Founder of the CFN, Kirsty supports independent accountancy firms across the UK in delivering expert corporate finance services to small businesses. A chartered accountant and award-winning SME Corporate Financier, she is also a speaker, professional trainer and is regularly called upon to provide commentary on SME issues to the press and media.

Professional experience

• Founder & Chairman, The Corporate Finance Network (2007 – Present)

• CPD Trainer (specialising in Corporate Finance for OMBs) (2004 – Present)

• CEO & Co-Founder, Real Surv (2012 – 2014)

• Head of Corporate Finance, Champion Chartered Accountants (2000 – 2003)

• Corporate Finance Manager, Rennie Evans Chartered Accountants (1999 – 2000)

• Corporate Finance Manager, Levy Gee Chartered Accountants (1997 – 1999)

Education

• Institute of Chartered Accountants in England & Wales – BPP University (1992 – 1996)

• Foundation Degree in Accounting & Finance, Manchester Polytechnic (now Manchester Metropolitan University) (1991 – 1992)

Featured thought leadership

• Two-thirds of SMEs still don’t have a business plan – Accountancy Age

• Will your clients be affected by the election? – AccountingWEB

• How to beat the increases in interest rates – AccountingWEB

• The Pyramid of Advisory Services – AccountingWEB

• Managing clients through lockdown – AccountingWEB