Sir Jon Thompson, CEO of the Financial Reporting Council, delivers speech and Interactive Q&A session virtually for Lincoln International Business School Students. 

Over 185 students, staff and professionals attended the event which was organised in partnership with Nottingham, Derby and Lincoln ICAEW Chartered Accountants by the District Society’s Vice President and Senior Lecturer, Catriona Hyde.

Sir Jon provided the audience with engaging and interesting insights into the role of the regulator and the ongoing audit reforms.  He also discussed the impacts that the proposed changes are likely to have for students working within the profession.

Dr Craig Marsh, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Director of Lincoln International Business School, attended the talk and commented: “I really enjoyed the talk and more importantly our students derived immense value from Sir Jon’s insights.”

Matthew Allen, a third year Accountancy and Finance student, added: “Sir Jon’s presentation provided an excellent and fascinating insight into the remit of the FRC’s role in the changing landscape of Audit, using practical examples to explain the need for transparency.

“Sir Jon’s enthusiastic and engaging approach to the presentation was well-delivered.”

The webinar recording is available to watch below or on our YouTube page, here.