FRC appoints Technical Advisor to Marek Grabowski, International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board Member
News types: Staff/Board Announcements
Published: 8 April 2014
In her role, Josephine will support Marek in his work on the IAASB and, alongside other members of the FRC's Audit and Assurance team, in the development of UK audit policy and in consultation with stakeholders.
Josephine brings to the team a wide knowledge of technical auditing and accounting practices within the private and the public sector. She joins the FRC from Grant Thornton, where, as Assurance Director, she was responsible for the management and operation of the firm’s national audit technical and risk management team.
Melanie McLaren, Executive Director Codes & Standards, said:
“Josephine will support Marek in his work with other members of the IAASB towards developing global standards on auditing and assurance that enhance public trust in financial reports. She will play a key role in enhancing the work that we do in facilitating audit quality and strengthening public confidence in audit, globally."
Marek Grabowski said:
“I am delighted to welcome Josephine to my team. Her past experience as a Technical Advisor to other IAASB members puts her in an excellent position to contribute immediately to the work of the IAASB and to support me in my role as a Board member.”
Notes to editors:
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The FRC is responsible for promoting high quality corporate governance and reporting to foster investment. We set the UK Corporate Governance and Stewardship Codes as well as UK standards for accounting, auditing and actuarial work. We represent UK interests in international standard-setting. We also monitor and take action to promote the quality of corporate reporting and auditing. We operate independent disciplinary arrangements for accountants and actuaries; and oversee the regulatory activities of the accountancy and actuarial professional bodies.
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The IAASB develops and issues, in the public interest and under its own authority, high quality standards on quality control, auditing, review, and other assurance and related services. It is dedicated to facilitating the convergence of national and international standards, thereby enhancing the quality and consistency of practice throughout the world and strengthening public confidence in the global auditing and assurance profession. The IAASB is a Public Interest Activity Committee established by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). The Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB) has oversight authority over the IAASB. The PIOB is an independent body with the objective to increase confidence of investors and others that the public interest activities of IFAC – including the setting of standards by the IAASB – are properly responsive to the public interest.