Joe Diston

Global IFRS Leader

About Joe Diston

Joe is HLB Global IFRS Leader and Audit Partner at Beever & Struthers (HLB UK), managing a wide range of both international and local clients across various industries.

Known for his meticulous audit quality and strong client relationships, he brings over 15 years of Big 4 experience, providing strategic audit and advisory support to private equity firms, financial services, and wealth management organisations across the UK, US, Europe, and the Cayman Islands.

Joe specialises in IFRS, UK GAAP, and US GAAP technical support for cross-border financial reporting, IFRS conversions, and adopting new standards. As the network Global IFRS Leader, he drives alignment with international best practices, helping clients navigate complex global reporting requirements.

Beyond his professional role, Joe is a Non-Executive Director for Wickersley Partnership Trust, applying his financial expertise to support 13 schools. His dedication to advancing financial reporting and supporting community development reflects his passion for innovation, integrity, and lifelong learning in the field of audit and advisory.

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Services and specialisations

Audit & assurance

Financial audit

Areas of expertise

IFRS

Audit

Financial reporting

UK and US GAAP

Qualifications and memberships

Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA) of the ICAEW (Status: Active)

BA (Hons) Accounting & Finance

Member of the Pensions Research Accountants Group (PRAG) (Status: Active)

Member of the Cayman Islands Institute of Professional Accountants (CIIPA) (Status: 2010 to 2017)

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