Wayne re-joined PwC in 2011 as a partner in the National Professional Services Group and supports US and International clients in addressing complex accounting and reporting matters including those that are unique to the SEC regulatory requirements. He is a member of the Firm’s SEC Leadership Team. Wayne was named to the 2013 Global Accountancy Power 50 by the International Accounting Bulletin. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the Association of SEC Alumni and the Advisory Board of PLI’s SEC Institute.
From 1997 to 2007, Wayne was a Partner in the National Professional Services Group where he assisted clients and engagement teams in addressing US GAAP, PCAOB standards and SEC reporting issues primarily for non-US companies. He was also responsible for publishing the Firm’s policy and procedures on matters relating to US GAAP, PCAOB standards and SEC reporting matters relating to non US companies, and developing training for partners and staff outside of the US. Wayne was a member of the following groups: AICPA International Practices Task Force; PwC Global International Financial Reporting Standards Board; PwC Global 404 Steering Committee. He has worked on many global Fortune 500 companies.
From 1981 to 1991 Wayne held various positions including senior manager and worked on public and non-public companies in various industries.
US Securities and Exchange Commission – Division of Corporation Finance:
From 2007 to 2011, Wayne was Chief Accountant of the Division of Corporation Finance where he was responsible, in conjunction with other senior officers, for planning and developing polices programs, procedures, and training relating to the financial reporting matters with respect to the work of the Division. He rendered decisions on financial reporting matters relating to the public companies that file with the SEC. He collaborated with the Chief Accountant of the Commission, the Division of Enforcement, and other Divisions and Offices on unique issues and policy matters; worked with other government officials in addressing financial reporting matters. He was responsible for guidance published by the Division on financial reporting matters including the Financial Reporting Manual, guidance for smaller issuers and banks, CDIs relating to financial reporting matters, etc. Wayne jointly authorized the issuance of Staff Accounting Bulletins and assisted in drafting a number of commission rules on a variety of subjects. He worked with the FASB, EITF, PCAOB and IASB in addressing issues of mutual interest. He also served as an observer to the PCAOB’s Standing Advisory Group.
From 1991 1997, Wayne held various positions including Associate Director, Deputy Chief Accountant, Associate Chief Accountant and Staff Accountant.
Publications:
Wayne has published articles in several professional magazines on SEC reporting matters and other accounting/auditing matters including: Accountancy in the UK, Contaduria Publica in Mexico; Der Schweizer Treuhander in Switzerland and The CPA Journal. He is a former member of the Editorial Advisory and Review Board for Accounting Horizons.
Education:
Wayne is a graduate of Alfred University and is a Certified Public Accountant in several states.