Richard Crooks
About Richard Crooks
Richard Crooks serves as the IFRS 17 Accounting Lead at Legal & General, where he has worked in various accounting roles since 2001. He holds a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry with Maths and a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Southampton.
Current Role as IFRS 17 Accounting Lead
Richard Crooks currently serves as the IFRS 17 Accounting Lead at Legal & General, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the implementation and compliance of IFRS 17 standards within the organization. His expertise in accounting standards and financial reporting plays a crucial role in guiding the company's financial practices.
Work at Legal & General
Richard Crooks has held multiple positions at Legal & General over the years. He began his tenure as a Group Financial Accountant from 2001 to 2003. He then progressed to roles such as Group Accounting Policies Manager and Head of Group Accounting Policy, serving from 2006 to 2007 and 2010 to 2018, respectively. Additionally, he worked as Manager - Group Capital Management and Head of Group Financial Reporting during his time with the company.
Education and Expertise
Richard Crooks studied at the University of Southampton, where he earned a Bachelor of Science with Honours in Chemistry with Maths from 1991 to 1994. He continued his education at the same institution, obtaining a PhD in Inorganic Chemistry from 1994 to 1997. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in financial accounting and reporting.
Previous Experience at PKF (UK) LLP
Before joining Legal & General, Richard Crooks worked at PKF (UK) LLP as an Audit Supervisor from 1998 to 2001. In this role, he gained valuable experience in auditing practices, which contributed to his understanding of financial regulations and compliance.