Kathryn Cearns
Kathryn is a technical accountant who originally trained with one of the big accountancy firms. For the three years prior to joining Herbert Smith she worked for the Accounting Standards Board, the UK accounting standard setter.
Kathryn advises the firm across its international office network on accounting and auditing issues, as well as advising clients directly on such matters. Kathryn also identifies new or potential risk areas for clients in order to keep them aware of important developments in the accounting and auditing environment. Kathryn is based in the corporate division in London.
Appointments
- Chairman, Financial Reporting Advisory Board, HM Treasury
- Member, UK Accounting Standard Board's Urgent Issues Task Force
- Member, International Accounting Standards Board, Joint International Group on Financial Statement Presentation
- Chairman, Financial Reporting Committee, Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales
- Member, CBI Financial Reporting Board
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