Financial Reporting Council
Sarika Sharma is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in financial and non-financial reporting, equality, diversity, and inclusion projects, as well as audit and accounting. Currently serving as Project Director for Non-Financial Reporting at the Financial Reporting Council since March 2023, Sharma focuses on enhancing the coherence of narrative and sustainability reporting in the UK. Previous roles include Associate Consultant at The Diversity Trust, Technical Writer at Croner-i, and Finance Manager at the University of West London, where Sharma managed a substantial budget and prepared comprehensive annual reports. Additionally, Sharma built a strong foundation in auditing as an Auditor for the UK National Audit Office and held various positions in finance and education, supported by a solid academic background, including two degrees from the University of Oxford.
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.