Sondra Tarshis
About Sondra Tarshis
Sondra Tarshis serves as the Senior Manager of Accounting Policies at HSBC in London, a position she has held since 2011. With extensive experience in accounting and policy development, she has previously worked at Barclays and Mazars, contributing to significant accounting standards and risk disclosures.
Work at HSBC
Sondra Tarshis has been serving as the Senior Manager of Accounting Policies at HSBC since 2011. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of accounting policies within the organization. Her tenure at HSBC spans over 13 years, during which she has contributed to the establishment of robust accounting frameworks that align with regulatory requirements.
Previous Experience in Accounting Policy
Prior to her current position at HSBC, Sondra Tarshis held several key roles in accounting policy. She worked at Barclays as Head of Accounting Policy from 2005 to 2010, and earlier, she served as Senior Manager for the IFRS Conversion Programme from 2003 to 2005. Additionally, she was an Accounting Policy Manager at Barclays from 2001 to 2003. Her experience includes significant contributions to accounting standards and financial reporting.
Education and Expertise
Sondra Tarshis earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Humanities from Northwestern University, where she studied from 1983 to 1987. She also attended the University of Sussex for a year, focusing on English. Her educational background supports her expertise in accounting policies and standards, particularly in the context of major acquisitions and disposals.
Contributions to Accounting Standards
Sondra Tarshis has made significant contributions to the development of new accounting standards throughout her career. Notably, she contributed to the Enhanced Disclosure Task Force's report titled 'Enhancing the Risk Disclosures of Banks,' which was issued in October 2012. Her work emphasizes her commitment to improving transparency and compliance within the banking sector.
Professional Background
Sondra Tarshis has a diverse professional background in accounting and financial reporting. She has held various managerial positions, including Director and Head of Financial Reporting at Mazars from 2010 to 2011, and Technical Manager at ICAEW from 1999 to 2000. Her experience also includes roles at Coopers & Lybrand and Grant Thornton, where she managed national accounting technical departments.