Financial Reporting Council
Matt Watson is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in financial reporting and accounting. Currently serving as a Case Officer at the Financial Reporting Council since April 2017, Matt previously held the position of Head of Finance at Saga plc. and was instrumental as Head of Group External Reporting and Director of Financial Reporting at Kleinwort Benson. Matt's early career includes a decade at KPMG LLP, where expertise encompassed business combinations, joint ventures, and compliance with IFRS and UK GAAP. An alumnus of the University of Warwick, holding a BSc in Accounting and Finance, Matt's background is further strengthened by a foundational education at Harvey Grammar School.
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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.