
Created by Tim Seymour and Deb Halliday, experienced practice owners who have built and sold their own accountancy and advisory firms.
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It develops over time through continual learning, practice and experience.
That's why we've created an ever-growing skills library that supports every stage of the advisory journey.
Instead of searching for webinars, buying separate courses or trying to piece together information from multiple providers, you'll have one place to develop the commercial, financial and communication skills that modern advisory demands.

The Advisory Skills Library has been organised into practical learning pathways, allowing you and your team to build the right skills at the right stage of your advisory journey.
Build the mindset, commercial awareness and core advisory skills needed to move beyond technical work and become a trusted business advisor.
Learn how to deliver structured advisory services that create consistency, stronger client relationships and measurable business outcomes.
Develop the confidence to lead conversations, ask better questions, influence decisions and communicate with authority in every client interaction.
Build your personal and professional authority through presentations, workshops, webinars, training sessions and thought leadership that position you as the trusted expert.
Strengthen your ability to interpret financial information, identify opportunities and guide clients through strategic business decisions with confidence.
Discover how AI and emerging technology can enhance your advisory services while maintaining professional judgement, ethical standards and trusted client relationships
Learn how to transform financial data into meaningful insights using KPIs, dashboards and performance measures that help clients make better decisions.
Develop structured advisory programmes, recurring services and strategic planning frameworks that support long-term client success and sustainable practice growth.
Build the systems, processes and team capability needed to deliver advisory consistently across your practice without everything depending on the owner.
Designed for accountants and bookkeepers beginning their advisory journey, these courses provide the confidence, mindset and practical skills needed to successfully transition into an advisory role.
.Develop the leadership, facilitation and coaching skills needed to lead client relationships, build team capability and deliver consistent advisory services.
Learn how to build scalable advisory services, develop your team, reduce owner dependency and create a more valuable, resilient practice.

This programme is ideal for...
Accountants introducing advisory services
Bookkeepers expanding into advisory
Advisory team members
Practice owners developing advisory teams
Team leaders building consistent client experiences
Firms committed to continuous professional development.
The Financial Strategies Programme is included as part of the APX Advisory Teams Mentorship.
You don't need to become an advisory expert overnight.
You simply need to master your first financial strategy.
Then your second.
Then your third.
Before long, you'll have the confidence, experience and practical skills to become the trusted advisor your clients already need.

Watching training is not the same as changing the way a firm operates.
The mentorship combines flexible learning with live support so that you can understand the principles, apply them in your own practice and build them into the way your team works.


“Tim is my mentor, I have learned so much from Tim and have saved a lot of money in my bookkeeping business with Tim holding me accountable. You will never meet a more kind and personable man. I highly recommend you speak to Tim as he will guide you on your journey and help to make your business a success. Thank you for all you do Tim!”.
Lynn Graham - Virtual Bookkeeping - Ireland


Working with Deb at The Accounts Ladies has been amazing. Deb’s mentorship and knowledge have empowered me while starting my practice. I highly recommend reaching out to Deb. Absolutely love working with her !”
Nic Lonsdale - Gingerbucks Ltd - AAT Practice of the year 2025

A membership gives you access to content and resources to work through at your own pace. A mentorship combines those resources with a structured learning pathway, live workshops, practical implementation, expert guidance and ongoing support to help you apply what you learn and achieve real results. At APX, we focus on transformation, not just access.
No. The pathway supports people moving from technical delivery into advisory, as well as established advisors who now need to build capability across a team.
Yes. The practice owner or leader completes the programme first to understand and implement the APX methodology. Team members then join and follow the learning pathways relevant to their role.
You attend weekly live implementation workshops designed to help you work through the APX pathway, apply the learning and maintain momentum. Replays are available when you cannot attend live.
Cohorts are planned for:
September to November
February to April
May to July
Yes.. You'll have access to the full Programme and learning library, monthly Financial Strategy Sessions, community, Polly AI Coach and all resources. The live cohorts are designed to accelerate implementation, but the mentorship and support continue all year round.
Each month focuses on one practical financial strategy. You’ll complete the e-learning, attend a live workshop, implement the strategy and submit a case study to demonstrate your understanding. Successful completion earns you the relevant APX badge, certificate or accreditation.
Polly is the APX AI learning coach. She is trained around the APX methodology and can help you explore your learning, think through questions and prepare for implementation. She does not replace professional judgement or the live support available through APX.
It is a collection of client-facing business education courses that firms can make available to their clients. The library helps clients understand key business concepts, supports advisory conversations and reduces the need to answer the same foundational questions repeatedly.
The mentorship has an initial 12-month commitment. After that, it continues on a month-to-month basis.
Cohorts are three times a year and you are free to join any of these whilst your subscription is active. Replays are made available through the APX portal.
Yes the training programmes are CPD accredited
Yes. You can book a discovery call with Tim and Deb to discuss your firm, your goals and whether the mentorship is appropriate for you.