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GAAP Conversions

Expert guidance for US GAAP/IFRS conversions for European companies expanding to the US

Crossing the Atlantic is exciting — but US GAAP can feel like a language you don’t speak.

If you’re expanding to the US, fundraising, or preparing for an IPO, a messy GAAP conversion can delay your deal, stress your team, and even kill your momentum.

You deserve a guide who’s been through it — and knows how to make your transition simple, seamless, and audit-ready.

Imagine...

  • Going into your first US audit feeling confident, not panicked.

  • Your team already knowing the new accounting rules — because you trained them during the process.

  • Closing your deal, not worrying about accounting surprises blowing it up at the last minute.

The IMPACT Framework

Here's how we simplify your GAAP conversion:

IIdentify

We analyze the critical differences between your current standards and US GAAP/IFRS — and prioritize the ones that matter for your transaction.

MMeasure

We translate those differences into real numbers — so you see exactly how your books will change, line by line.

PPrepare

We calculate and document every adjustment — ready for internal review, external audit, and investor scrutiny.

AAssemble

We compile your full financial statements — so you're not scrambling to fit a new format last minute.

CCreate

We draft memos and documentation that your auditors expect — clean, complete, and aligned to the standards.

TTransfer

We teach your team how to keep the books moving forward — no ongoing consultant babysitting needed.

Project Timeline Overview

Whether you're racing to close a deal or getting a headstart on an IPO timeline, we'll keep you moving forward — no surprises.

Pre-Transaction

Initial assessment and planning

Typical Duration: 1-2 weeks

Implementation

GAAP differences analysis and quantification

Typical Duration: 4-8 weeks

Close

Financial statement preparation and documentation

Typical Duration: 2-3 weeks

Post-Transaction

Ongoing support and knowledge transfer

Typical Duration: Ongoing support

Who am I?

I am a US CPA who has been living in EMEA for the past decade.

Most of my career has been spent with PwC in Boston, Frankfurt (Germany), and Dubai (UAE) in the audit, capital markets and accounting advisory teams. I have worked on all aspects of accounting advisory – IFRS/US GAAP/European GAAP conversions, IFRS/US GAAP new standards implementation, IPO Readiness and execution for European companies into NYSE/NASDAQ.

I spent 3 years in private equity for a Toronto-based company, building their European accounting and reporting function from the ground up – I put all reconciliations, checklists, reporting files in place and managed acquisition into new territories around Europe. I also led their IFRS – US GAAP conversion and IFRS 16 (ASC 842) leasing implementation.

I now consult independently on all aspects around cross-border accounting and IFRS/US GAAP standards, working most recently on a US GAAP conversion for a UK SaaS company and for an Austrian subsidiary of a Fortune 100 company.

Working with Me Looks Like

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Preference Towards Async Work

Working across multiple international entities and timezones, working seamlessly in the background while you take care of business as usual. This means using technology to reduce meetings or make them more efficient – such as loom to walk through files over recorded video vs. in-peron meetings, or software to transcribe meetings when needing to be more present on calls

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Real-Time Project Management

I use ClickUp to put in place a project homepage with timeline and task management – so your team can check this daily to see progress made, time spent, and any bottlenecks or open questions/support that are on your plate.

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Helping Your Team to Help Themselves

Since I work on discrete projects, I know I am not going to be around forever. I enjoy the process of educating team members in the technical accounting space so they are empowered to run the day-to-day business with this extra responsibility. I would rather have them call me up to work on exciting new projects than being frustrated at current processes, so I will always give my two cents on how things might be done more effectively.

My Competitive Advantage

  • Cross-border experience from living & working across borders for 10 years
  • Seasoned knowledge from serving various clients across industries
  • Specialized in European companies with US accounting & reporting needs
  • Big 4 experience across audit, capital markets & accounting advisory
  • Industry experience from building a European PE Finance function from scratch
  • Early adopter for async/automation tools, investing in scaling client solution
  • US CPA investing in continuous professional development CPEs

Disadvantages of Working with Other Advisors

Big4/Advisory Firms

  • Cross-border experience requires multiple jurisdiction support = expensive & disjointed communication
  • Lack of industry experience = theoretical vs. practical experience
  • Bloated, top-heavy structures with high overhead = high fees
  • Lack of partner support, mostly junior level client-facing teams

European FTEs

  • Lack of bandwidth to support in addition to day job
  • Lack of specialization in US GAAP and FPI experience
  • Limited experience to benchmark best practices & set up processes/documentation

Other US Freelancers

  • Limited benchmarking from similar FPI experience
  • Lack of experience in cross-border nuances / European GAAP
  • Limited investment in tools, such as Intelligize (SEC benchmarking software, $10K subscription)
  • Inability to read/speak German

What Clients Say

How I Help You Bridge the GA(A)P

Cross-border accounting doesn't have to be confusing, expensive, or overwhelming.

I help finance teams on both sides of the Atlantic cut through the noise and get real, practical solutions for cross-border accounting and reporting.

When you work with me, you get:

Clarity on complex accounting standards

I help you navigate US GAAP, IFRS, and local European GAAP differences with a clear, actionable roadmap tailored to your business — no jargon, no confusion.

Practical, not theoretical advice

I deliver hands-on support that fits your real-world operations, not abstract guidance that slows down your team.

Efficient, right-sized solutions

Skip the heavy bureaucracy and endless fees of traditional firms. I embed directly with your team, scaling support to exactly what you need (and nothing you don't).

Stronger internal teams

I don't just solve the immediate challenge — I teach your finance team how to maintain new standards, policies, and processes long-term.

Aligned with your bigger goals

Every accounting project is tied back to your business strategy — whether that's IPO-readiness, M&A growth, or US market expansion.

Brands I've Worked With

Ready to simplify your US GAAP transition? Let's talk.

Let's create a clear, audit-ready roadmap for your business that makes US GAAP simple.

Schedule a Strategy Call

Let's discuss where you are today and where you want to go — and map out your first steps to a smooth US transaction.