FRC appoints accounting and governance director

The UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has
appointed Michelle Sansom as director of accounting and Melanie
McLaren as executive director of codes and standards.

Sanson begins her role in April and will lead
the development of FRC’s priorities on international accounting
standards and on finalising changes to UK GAAP.
McLaren, who begins her role in June, will be responsible for
maintaining an effective framework of UK codes and standards,
including accounting and reporting standards.

FRC chief executive Stephen Haddrill said the
appointments are important for the maintenance of an effective
framework of UK codes and standards, including accounting and
reporting standards.

“Together, they will play a lead role in
seeking to influence the development of IFRS,” he said.