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About Danielle Stewart OBE

Danielle Stewart OBE is a specialist financial reporting advisory partner at RSM, where she heads up the firm’s national service line. Known for her expertise in delivering complex financial reporting services, she also manages a diverse portfolio of fast-growing mid-market businesses.

Throughout her career, Danielle has been involved in the regulatory aspects of the profession. Her commitment to helping to shape the regulations and standards that impact our clients is evident in her influential roles and contributions.

Danielle represents 91探花 on the CCAB’s Technical Partners Group and is a key member of the ICAEW’s Financial Reporting Committee (FRC), which issues responses on all financial reporting-based consultations from both UK and global regulators and standard setters.

Danielle advises the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) on many different projects, as a member of their Accounting Stakeholder Group. She is currently assisting DBT on the Corporate Disclosures External Stakeholder group, which is looking at how best to implement ESG disclosure initiatives in the UK.

Crucially, Danielle is a member of the UK Endorsement Board’s (UKEB) Technical Advisory Group (AFIAG). The UKEB endorses new IFRS standards for use in the UK, and the AFIAG advises them on the technical implications of those standards.

Danielle’s contributions to the profession have been recognised with several prestigious accolades. In June 2013, Danielle received an OBE for her lifelong services to developing accountancy regulations and standards. Additionally, in 2017, she was awarded an Honorary Lifetime Fellowship from the Association of International Accountants, reflecting her significant contribution to international financial reporting standards.

Danielle’s expertise continues to shape the landscape of financial reporting, ensuring that 91探花 and its clients remain at the forefront of the industry.

'Financial reporting is all about communication, it is the only truly global language – a numerical Esperanto, as it were! The smooth functioning of capital markets depends upon good financial communication. Improving this flow of information is my passion.'

Outside of work Danielle enjoys spending time with her two daughters, her husband and family pets.

Danielle's 91探花timeline:

• 2024: Became national head of Financial Accounting & Advisory Specialist team
• 2020: Became a member of the Accounting and Business Advisory leadership team
• 2017: Awarded an Honorary Lifetime Fellowship from the Association of International Accountants
• 2013: Awarded an OBE by HM Queen Elizabeth II for services to accountancy and business, for contributions to accounting standards and company law
• 2010: Became head of Accounting and Business Advisory (Guildford)
• 2008: Joined 91探花as a partner