Karen Speight

Karen’s technical background is as a qualified solicitor and Chartered Tax Advisor. She has worked for more than 25 years in professional services, including 11 years as a tax partner with Ernst & Young.

Karen currently has her own business providing education services for tax professionals. This includes lecturing on CTA and ATT exam training courses as well as creating and delivering post-qualification CPD courses. She is also responsible for preparing study material for one of the UK’s main providers of CTA Human Capital exam training.

Karen has also written a number of books aimed at practitioners on employment taxes, national insurance, and inheritance tax. All titles were published by Claritax Books.

Courses available from this speaker

  • SESCA Annual Taxation Conference
    24th - 26th June 2026

    Kent University, Canterbury

    Date: 24th June
    Time: 10:00 - 12:30

    A two and a half day conference with residential option, covering developments in all major areas of taxation: presented by top speakers who are expert in their field. To be held at the University of Kent, Canterbury. On campus accommodation may be booked using the link available on the webpage. Please note, in a change to previous years, bookings must be made by 15th June. Bookings after this date cannot be guaranteed.

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    Jun 24

    SESCA Annual Taxation Conference
    24th - 26th June 2026

    Kent University, Canterbury

    A two and a half day conference with residential option, covering developments in all major areas of taxation: presented by top speakers who are expert in their field. To be held at the University of Kent, Canterbury. On campus accommodation may be booked using the link available on the webpage. Please note, in a change to previous years, bookings must be made by 15th June. Bookings after this date cannot be guaranteed.

    Request a place