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This isn't a CV. It's a working set of AI-powered tools built for finance, audit and accounting professionals: a live Meeting Room with AI specialists, instant CV scoring, GAAP comparisons, interview coaching and more. Everything below is fully functional, click any tool to try it.
The Meeting Room
Talk live with an AI panel of audit, tax, legal and technical specialists.
- 1Pick your panel
- 2Ask anything live
- 3Get emailed transcript
Interview Preparation
Interview & exam prep with a friendly AI coach, get role-specific questions and feedback.
- 1Pick difficulty level
- 2Answer questions
- 3Get feedback report
Score Your Resume
Upload your CV for an honest score from HR, ATS and a hiring manager perspective.
- 1Upload your CV
- 2Get three scores
- 3Fix every weakness
Personalized Job Search
Get AI-curated job search links and titles matched to your background and experience.
- 1Upload your CV
- 2Get job matches
- 3Apply with confidence
GAAP Compare
IFRS vs US/UK/Irish/Luxembourg/Australian GAAP, with a live research bot for specific questions.
- 1Choose your GAAPs
- 2Compare side-by-side
- 3Ask the research bot
Financial Statements Review
Upload financial statements, an AI panel reviews for FRS/IFRS/US GAAP compliance.
- 1Upload statements
- 2AI reviews for risks
- 3Export Word comments
Hot Market Topics
Curated, regularly refreshed briefings on what's moving in audit, IFRS and compliance.
- 1Get weekly briefings
- 2Stay current easily
- 3No searching needed
AI & Web Development Services
Every AI tool and feature on this entire site was built by Usman: prompt engineering, AI agents and full web infrastructure.
- 1Big 4 training
- 2Full-stack AI
- 3Production ready
Knowledge Centre
The Meeting Room
Walk into a virtual room of senior finance specialists. Pick who you want in the room, then have a real, interactive conversation, they'll ask you questions too, flag risks, share links to source material, and keep the discussion on track.
Live AI Panel, first of its kindChoose who joins the room (you can add/remove anyone at any time):
Voice powered by one of the world's leading text-to-speech engines for fast, reliable spoken responses. We're also building natural, human-like cloned voices, designed to sound like real hiring managers, interviewers and professional consultants, coming soon.
Interview & Exam Prep
Interview Preparation
Not a test, a friend who helps you prepare for the real interview ahead of you. Share the job description (and a link, if you have one) so the questions are specific to that company and role, not generic. Pick a level, and get asked real, role-specific accounting, audit, tax and interpersonal/leadership questions one at a time, with feedback and the "why this matters for interviews" context after every answer.
Now pick a difficulty to begin, you can change it any time during the session.
Beginner
Foundational accounting, audit and tax concepts, ideal for students or early-career candidates.
Intermediate
Applied technical scenarios and behavioural questions, for those with 1-4 years' experience.
Expert
Senior-level technical judgement, leadership and stakeholder-management scenarios for manager+ interviews.
Career Toolkit
Score My Resume
Upload your CV, paste the job posting and, if you like, add your cover letter. We score it honestly from three angles, HR, the applicant tracking system and the hiring manager, and lay out every criticism next to a specific fix you can make yourself. Sign up free to use this tool, it only takes a minute, and unlocks every AI tool on the site. Once you're in, your CV and cover letter are saved privately to your workspace so you never have to re-upload them. Looking for a job to apply to? Try Personalized Job Search just below.
CV & Cover Letter Scoring
Upload your documents, no need to retype anything. You get an honest score from three reviewers, HR, the ATS and the hiring manager, with each weakness paired to a clear fix. We don't rewrite your documents for you; the edits stay in your hands.
Career Toolkit
Personalized Job Search
Upload your CV (and optionally a cover letter), set your filters, and get AI-curated job search titles and links matched to your background, across LinkedIn, Indeed, TotalJobs and eFinancialCareers. This doesn't auto-apply or scrape listings, it builds the right search for you to browse. Sign up free to use it; if you've already saved your CV in another tool, we'll reuse it here automatically.
Comparative Technical Library
IFRS Comparison with Local GAAPs
This tool compares IFRS against your chosen local GAAP, topic by topic, and includes a live AI research assistant that answers comparison questions in plain language, grounded in IFRS, PCAOB and Big 4 guidance.
Quick Comparison Table
This table is a working summary, not exhaustive. Click "View Slide" on any row for a clean side-by-side breakdown, see the source documents in Further Reading below, or ask the assistant underneath.
Further Reading & Authoritative Sources
- IFRS vs US GAAP, the full comparison
- Leases, IFRS 16 vs ASC 842
- Revenue, IFRS 15 vs ASC 606
- Goodwill impairment, IAS 36 vs ASC 350
- Inventory, IAS 2 vs ASC 330
- Provisions and contingencies, IAS 37 vs ASC 450
- Financial instruments, IFRS 9 vs ASC 320/321
- Presentation and display, IFRS vs US GAAP
- Or put your own question to the GAAP Champion
Ask the GAAP Champion
Voice powered by one of the world's leading text-to-speech engines for fast, reliable spoken responses. We're also building natural, human-like cloned voices, designed to sound like real hiring managers, interviewers and professional consultants, coming soon.
AI Panel Review
Financial Statements Review
Upload your financial statements and an AI panel, audit, tax, IFRS/FRC technical, forensic, ESG, legal and technical accounting specialists, reviews them for compliance with your chosen framework. Discrepancies come back as real, clickable Word comments from Usman Qureshi, anchored to the exact text. Sign up free to use this tool, it only takes a minute, and unlocks every AI tool on the site, including this one.
Stay Current
Hot Market Topics
Curated, plain-English briefings on what's actively moving in audit, IFRS and finance right now, each with direct links to the official source for the full story. Updated periodically rather than live-streamed, so always check the linked source for the latest.
Industry News, Auto-Refreshed
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Curated Briefings
IFRS 18 Transition Planning Underway
With the 1 January 2027 effective date approaching, FTSE and Fortune-listed groups are now running dry-run restatements. Audit committees are increasingly asking for early MPM reconciliation drafts well ahead of the deadline.
ISSB Adoption Accelerating Globally
The UK, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore and Nigeria have all confirmed ISSB-aligned adoption pathways. The interoperability gap with the EU's CSRD/ESRS regime remains the single biggest practical headache for multinational reporters.
AI-Assisted Audit Evidence Under Regulatory Scrutiny
The IAASB and FRC are both actively consulting on how professional scepticism standards should evolve as firms lean further into AI-assisted full-population testing. Expect formal standards updates within the next 1-2 reporting cycles.
ECL Modelling Under the Macro Spotlight
With interest rate and macro uncertainty continuing, regulators (PRA, APRA) are pushing banks to show more rigorous, multi-scenario forward-looking adjustments in their IFRS 9 ECL models rather than relying on a single base case.
FRS 102 Periodic Review: Live Implementation
UK and Irish entities are now in active transition planning for the IFRS 15/16-aligned revenue and lease changes, the modified vs full retrospective transition choice is the most-debated practical question among mid-market preparers.
Big 4 Hiring & Skills Shift
Big 4 firms are increasingly recruiting for hybrid technical-plus-data profiles, IFRS/ISA depth combined with data analytics and the judgement to challenge AI-generated audit evidence rather than accept it at face value.
Free Technical Guides: IFRS, Audit & Careers
15 deep-dive articles on IFRS vs US GAAP standards, audit quality, interview prep, and CV writing, written by an ACCA professional for accountants, auditors, and candidates.
Want to discuss how any of these affect your specific business? Bring it to the Meeting Room.
Audit & Advisory
Usman Qureshi
Audit - IFRS Technical Training & Workshops - Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting Advisory
Helping growing and complex businesses navigate statutory audits, IFRS implementation, financial reporting challenges and transaction-related accounting with Big Four expertise and practical commercial insight.
Professional Background
About Me
A track record built across two Big Four firms, a mid-tier firm and an international secondment, each stage sharpening both technical depth and leadership breadth.
Progressed rapidly at Deloitte UK, now leading multi-location audit teams of up to 22 people across complex, multi-jurisdiction engagements. Responsible for a portfolio of approximately £20-30M in combined fees, overseeing quality, commercial performance and stakeholder relationships at the highest level, while mentoring and developing the next generation of audit professionals. Led end-to-end audit delivery across banking, automotive and media sectors, building technical authority in IFRS 9 modelling, IFRS 15 revenue recognition and IFRS 3 acquisition accounting, and representing Deloitte at senior management and board level.
Six-month international secondment with BDO Bahrain, managing audit engagements in the Gulf market. Expanded international outlook and exposure to IFRS application in a Middle Eastern regulatory environment, including banking and financial services clients.
Over four and a half years at PwC, developing core audit competencies across banking, microfinance, pharmaceuticals and healthcare. Managed audit field work, built technical skills in IFRS and UK GAAP, and qualified as an ACCA member in 2022. Led teams on listed and large private-sector engagements with a strong focus on internal controls and regulatory compliance.
Capabilities
Core Skills
Current Portfolio at a Glance
Also Proficient In
Technical Mastery
Standards & Frameworks
A breadth of technical coverage rarely held by a single professional, spanning financial reporting, auditing, regulatory and governance frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
Industry Coverage
Sector Expertise
Deep, hands-on experience across eight distinct industries, each requiring a different lens on risk, regulation and financial reporting.
Extensive experience auditing listed and large private banks, microfinance institutions and financial services organisations. Deep focus on credit risk, regulatory capital and complex financial instruments, including a full end-to-end IFRS 9 ECL implementation for Askari Bank and Islamic Relief.
Led audits of large multi-location automotive dealership groups, up to 180 dealerships, examining complex working capital cycles, manufacturer incentive schemes, vehicle financing and debt factoring. Challenged management on impairment assumptions and share-based payment schemes under IFRS 2.
Specialised in highly complex revenue recognition involving music publishing royalties, licensing arrangements and multiple performance obligations under IFRS 15. Developed a bespoke Music Publishing Revenue Model and analysed large volumes of transactional data to identify and resolve recognition issues.
Directed complex group audits for PE-backed and acquisition-led businesses spanning UK, Europe, US and Canada. Built strong capability in purchase price allocations, goodwill, contingent consideration and group consolidation. Advised on fair value assessments and investor reporting requirements under IFRS 3 and IFRS 10.
Led audits across regulated pharma groups and NHS trusts. Developed strong understanding of R&D expenditure, rebate provisions and regulatory compliance matters. Gained extensive experience evaluating complex management estimates and forecasting processes in highly controlled operating environments.
Managed group audits across multiple jurisdictions, coordinating component auditors and cross-border teams. Applied deep knowledge of IFRS 10 consolidation, foreign currency translation, intercompany eliminations and group reporting under PCAOB, ISA and IFRS frameworks.
Complex software revenue streams, SaaS arrangements, IT controls, cyber governance and technology-focused reporting matters.
Governance, grant funding, public accountability reporting and compliance frameworks for public sector bodies.
Audited universities, colleges and schools across Bahrain and Pakistan, covering fee income recognition, grant and donor funding, endowment accounting and governance reporting for academic institutions and education foundations.
Selected Client Experience
Representative Engagement Portfolio
Dowlais Group Plc
FTSE listed group (UK) - Going Concern - IAS 36 - IFRS 10 - Acquisition Accounting
Lloyds Bank plc
UK listed bank - Credit Risk - Regulatory Capital - Treasury Audits
Group 1 Automotive UK
UK dealership group - Inventory Valuation - Manufacturer Rebates - IFRS 2
GKN Automotive Ltd
UK automotive manufacturer - Group Reporting - Impairment - IAS 36
Moonbug Entertainment Ltd
UK media & IP group - IFRS 15 - Royalty Income - Revenue Modelling
Birmingham Women & Children's NHS
UK NHS Trust - Public Sector Reporting - Going Concern
Askari Bank Ltd
IFRS 9 - ECL Modelling - Treasury - Regulatory Capital - Credit Risk
Cisco LLC
Technology - IFRS 15 - IT Controls - Data Governance
Pharmanovia Holdco
Pharmaceuticals - Global Audit - Acquisitions - Provisions
IVC Holdco
Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare - Global Audit - Inventory & Provisions
Ahlia University
Education (Bahrain) - Fee Income - Grant Accounting - Governance
NRSP Microfinance
Microfinance - IFRS 9 ECL - Regulatory Compliance
Executive Education
Technical Trainings Delivered
Slide-deck training materials delivered to finance teams and audit committees, download the original decks, or open the further-reading links to go deeper.
IFRS 18, Executive Masterclass
Full training deck covering the new income statement structure, MPMs and transition timeline.
Download PPTXFRS 102 Amendments Training
UK GAAP revenue and leases periodic review, delivered training deck plus the official FRC amendments document.
Download PPTX View FRC PDFIFRS 9, Financial Instruments
Classification & measurement, the expected credit loss (ECL) model, and hedge accounting fundamentals for banking and corporate treasury teams.
IFRS S1 & S2, Sustainability Disclosures
General sustainability-related disclosure requirements (S1) and climate-related disclosures (S2) under the new ISSB baseline.
IFRS Flowcharts, At a Glance
Original decision-flow diagrams summarising how each standard actually works step by step, built for quick revision, not a substitute for the full standard text.
IFRS 15, Revenue
The five-step model from contract to recognition.
IFRS 16, Leases
Recognition exemptions and the on-balance-sheet model.
IFRS 9, Classification
Business model + SPPI test decision tree.
IAS 36, Impairment
From trigger event to impairment loss recognition.
IFRS 3, Business Combinations
The acquisition method, step by step.
IFRS 18, Income Statement
Classifying each line into Operating, Investing or Financing.
Services
Services I Offer
Practical, Big Four quality support for finance leaders, founders, SMEs, multinational groups and private equity-backed businesses.
IFRS Technical Training & Workshops
Implementation, technical accounting and complex transactions.
Statutory & External Audit
End-to-end audit delivery, ISA/PCAOB compliance and technical issue resolution.
Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting Advisory
Year-end reporting, disclosures and consolidation support.
Transaction Accounting
Business combinations, PPAs and acquisition accounting.
Internal Controls
Risk assessment, governance and control frameworks.
CFO Advisory
Finance transformation and reporting optimisation.
CV Reviews, Career Coaching & Interview Preparation
Audit readiness, technical papers and issue resolution.
Website Development, Design & AI Agents
This very site, and every AI tool on it, built end-to-end by Usman: web development, website design, prompt engineering and custom AI agents.
Why Clients Engage
Trusted Experience. Practical Advice.
10+ Years
Ongoing Big 4 audit, advisory and financial reporting experience.
Big Four Background
Deloitte and PwC experience across complex engagements.
£30M+
Portfolio responsibility and stakeholder management.
IFRS Specialist
IFRS 2, 3, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17, 18 and group reporting.
ISA & PCAOB Specialist
ISA 240, 315, 330, 570, 600 and PCAOB auditing standards.
Let's Connect
Book a Consultation
Open to conversations about senior audit, advisory and finance leadership opportunities. Based in London, open to relocation, with a one-month notice period.
- usmanqureshi645@gmail.com
- +44 7447 747 254
- London, UK, Open to relocation
- One month notice period
- LinkedIn Profile
- Qualified ACCA member since 2022, with full professional certification
- 3.5+ years at Deloitte UK across complex, multi-jurisdiction audit engagements
- 4.5 years at PwC across banking, microfinance, pharmaceuticals and healthcare
- International experience via BDO Bahrain secondment (2022)
- Regular presenter and trainer on IFRS and audit methodology
- Recognised for audit quality, team coaching and client relationship management