FRC comments on appointment of its Board Member Roger Marshall to the role of Acting President of the EFRAG Board
News types: Staff/Board Announcements
Published: 31 October 2014
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Commenting on the appointment of Roger Marshall, FRC Board Member and Chair of its Accounting Council, as EFRAG Board Acting President, FRC CEO Stephen Haddrill said:
“Roger’s extensive experience means he will make a significant contribution in the role of Acting President of the EFRAG Board in securing a more streamlined and effective dialogue between Europe and the global accounting standard-setting community. The FRC focusses on standards that add value for investors and others who rely on them.”
Roger Marshall, Acting President of the new EFRAG Board, reacted upon taking office:
“I would like to pay tribute to the members of the EFRAG Supervisory Board and of TEG, past and present, for their work in building EFRAG to its current well regarded position. With the other members of EFRAG's new Board I hope to build on that platform so that we may present a strong European voice to the international accounting debate, one which takes full account of the public interest and the views and concerns of our various stakeholders in Europe.”
Notes to editors:
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.