Financial Reporting Council
Lauren Mace is a dedicated professional currently serving as a Project Associate focused on the Third Country Audit regime at the Financial Reporting Council since August 2022. Previously, Lauren held roles as the Professional Oversight Team Administrator at the FRC and as Head of Research and Lead Researcher at Exacta PLC, where responsibilities included managing audit trails and coordinating with data suppliers. Additional experience includes positions as a Brand Communicator at RPM Promotions, contributing to the Sky Ocean Rescue strategy at Sky, and providing administrative support at Aspen Insurance Group. Lauren began their career as a General Assistant at Chelmsford Star Co-operative Society Ltd. Academically, Lauren earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Politics with a Minor Subject from Loughborough University and completed high school education at Southend High School for Girls, focusing on Politics, History, Business, and Economics.
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.