Bill started his tax career over 40 years ago. His roles have included being Deloitte’s Head of Tax Policy to now being OTS’s Tax Director, Editor in Chief of Tax Advisor, and a member of the GAAR Advisory Panel.
Bill’s a prime example of how to achieve senior roles and success, whilst remaining humble, down to earth, and retaining integrity, and in this episode, he provides an insight into his tax career, as well as his advice and tips, to help you achieve success in your own career.
This is the first official episode of Tax Career Success Secrets after receiving some great feedback on episode 29 with Ray McCann, ex-CIOT president. I’ve got loads more lined up for you, and it would great to hear your thoughts on these episodes or anyone you’d like to feature in the series. You can message me on LinkedIn (Jack Bonehill) or via email at jack@thetaxprofessionalspodcast.com
Guest – Bill Dodwell, OTS Tax Director
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-dodwell-107a002b/
You’ll Learn
- (2:45) About Bill’s career
- (20:00) About his role as Deloitte’s Head of Tax Policy
- (23:00) The value of becoming ATT/CTA qualified
- (25:00) The qualities of a good tax advisor
- (31:00) Bill’s advice on dealing with mistakes or errors
- (39:00) The most important skills to be a partner
- (48:00) Bill’s 3 tips to help you progress your tax career
Resources
TTPP29: The Road to CIOT President with Ray McCann, Ex-CIOT President
Great episode! I remember Bill gave us a pep talk during my tax academy days at Deloitte, an amazing role model.
Thanks, Konrad! Glad you liked it and yes, he’s a great role model.