Name
Lisa Weaver
Title
Professor of Accounting and Associate Dean
Organisation
Warwick Business School
About Lisa Weaver
Lisa Weaver is a Professor of Accounting at Warwick Business School and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. A qualified chartered accountant (ICAEW), Lisa began her career at Deloitte, where she worked with a wide range of clients including charities, multinational corporations, listed companies, and football clubs.
With over 25 years of experience in professional education, Lisa specialises in developing high-quality learning materials for qualified accountants and finance professionals. Her work spans key areas such as IFRS, corporate governance, audit, ethics, integrated reporting, and sustainability – equipping professionals with the knowledge and insight needed to navigate an evolving regulatory and ethical landscape.
Lisa is the author of two well-regarded books: a practical guide to implementing IFRS and a comprehensive textbook on audit and assurance. She also co-authored the ACCA”s report on ethical dilemmas in the era of sustainability reporting. A regular speaker at professional and academic conferences, Lisa contributes thought leadership on the evolving responsibilities of professionals in a changing world. She brings deep technical expertise and a strong commitment to advancing professional learning across the global accounting and finance profession.
What Makes Lisa Tick?
Lisa is passionate about innovations in accounting education and inspiring the next generation of accounting professionals to think beyond the numbers.
CPD Courses
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Corporate Governance
Good corporate governance entails meeting standards of good practice in relation to board leadership and effectiveness, remuneration, accountability and relations with shareholders.
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Professional Scepticism
This course provides guidance on developing an attitude of professional scepticism with examples demonstrating the significance of judgement in financial accounting. Discover why being sceptical is described by the IAASB as the personal and professional responsibility of every accountant.
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Reporting on an Uncertain Future
This course looks into how reporting can be adapted during times of uncertainty. It explores the changes to reporting requirements and how to keep business performance reporting accurate and relevant.
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Narrative Reporting
Narrative reporting offers insights beyond financial statements, providing a comprehensive overview of a company’s performance and key risks. This course delivers a detailed exploration of narrative reporting and its practical implementation. -
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IFRS: A Primer
International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) are adopted by companies across the globe. This course provides you with an overview of IFRS, why it is important and how it relates to other accounting standards.
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Integrated Reporting
Integrated Reporting provides the ideal framework for creating a sustainable relationship with all stakeholders. This course gives you a clear overview of the Integrated Reporting Framework, and practical advice on its application.