Kristen Haines
About Kristen Haines
Kristen Haines is a Senior Manager in the Department of Professional Practice, Audit at KPMG Australia, where she has worked since 2016. She specializes in financial instruments and the application of IFRS 15 and AASB 15 standards related to revenue.
Work at KPMG Australia
Kristen Haines has been employed at KPMG Australia since 2008, where she currently holds the position of Senior Manager in the Department of Professional Practice, Audit. In this role, she focuses on financial instruments and specializes in the interpretation and application of IFRS 15 and AASB 15 standards related to revenue. Additionally, she contributes to the creation of publications concerning accounting standards. Her responsibilities also include providing training and presentations on accounting standards to engagement teams and clients.
Previous Experience at Australian Accounting Standards Board
Before joining KPMG Australia, Kristen Haines worked at the Australian Accounting Standards Board as an Assistant Project Manager for 11 months in 2007. This role provided her with foundational experience in accounting standards, which she has built upon throughout her career.
Education and Expertise
Kristen Haines studied at Monash University, where she earned a Bachelor of Accounting (Honours) from 2003 to 2006. She furthered her education at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, achieving a Graduate Diploma of Chartered Accounting from 2007 to 2010. Her academic background supports her expertise in financial instruments and accounting standards.
Professional Focus and Contributions
In her current role at KPMG Australia, Kristen Haines focuses on financial instruments and the application of relevant accounting standards. She is actively involved in creating publications that address accounting standards, demonstrating her commitment to enhancing the understanding of these standards within the industry. Her role also includes delivering training and presentations, which helps to disseminate knowledge among engagement teams and clients.