Gillian Waldbauer

Gillian Waldbauer FCA has been with the Institute of Public Auditors in Germany (IDW) since 2003 as a technical manager in the department of international affairs and from November 2014 as head of international affairs. In June 2023, she became the Principal of Public Affairs. Her work at IDW is concentrated on international issues in auditing and assurance, financial reporting, non-financial reporting and previously financial reporting in the public sector. Within the IDW she provides support to both the accounting and auditing boards in regard to international auditing and corporate reporting issues. She is also involved in drafting the IDW's comment letters on international auditing and accounting issues.

Ms. Waldbauer’s international experience includes active involvement in the Audit and Assurance Policy Group and the Sustainability Policy Group of Accountancy Europe; she is also currently technical advisor on the IFAC Board and the IFAC Small and Medium Practices Advisory Group.

Ms. Waldbauer is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and has several years of audit experience with a medium-sized firm of professional accountants in London.