Financial Reporting Council
Erica Nicholson is an experienced professional in the fields of accounting and actuarial oversight, currently serving as the Actuarial Inspections Leader and Deputy Director of Professional Oversight at the Financial Reporting Council since January 2017, focusing on regulatory oversight of auditor accountancy and actuarial professions. Previously, Erica held roles including Project Director in the Actuarial Policy Team, where responsibilities involved setting technical actuarial standards and inspecting quality in UK financial audits. Erica's earlier career includes a directorial position at Deloitte and managerial roles at the Financial Services Authority, along with an extensive tenure as Associate Director and in various positions at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Erica earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry from University College, University of Durham.
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Financial Reporting Council
The FRC is the UK's independent regulator serving the public interest by setting high standards of corporate governance, reporting and audit and by holding to account those responsible for delivering them. 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.