Harpal's role at IFAC entails contributing to and promoting the development, adoption, and implementation of high-quality international standards. Harpal also has responsibility for IFAC’s SME (small- and medium-sized entities), SMP (small- and medium-sized practices), and research initiatives, which include developing thought leadership, public policy, and advocacy materials.
Prior to joining IFAC, Harpal spent ten years working for Grant Thornton UK LLP, where he was first part of the Public Sector and Commercial Assurance practices, before joining the Financial Reporting technical team. Harpal helped develop the firm’s Financial Reporting advisory offering outside of London and then joined the Business Consulting team specializing in finance consulting and talent solutions. Prior to joining GT, Harpal was a Public Sector auditor for the Audit Commission in the UK.
