Ahmed Badawy

Teaches at Prema Yoga Institute

Ahmed Badawy is an experienced IFRS and US GAAP instructor with a focus on the international energy sector (Oil & Gas, public utilities). He has designed, authored and instructed over 40 specialized training events around the world - both public courses and also in-house events specifically designed and customized for multinational clients. Ahmed is also a financial executive with a US public corporation, leading their global IFRS and US GAAP reporting group. Prior to that, Ahmed was a Senior Audit Manager and National IFRS conversion specialist with PricewaterhouseCoopers in Houston, where he worked on multiple international engagements for both public and private companies. He was also Chairman of the PwC IFRS subject matter experts committee, and a leader within the IFRS core team for the Energy Sector and for the Greater Houston market. His work experience includes financial reporting and audits for SEC-listed and private oil & gas and utility companies under US GAAP and/or IFRS, plus Sarbanes Oxley compliance-related work. In addition to his technical knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and SEC reporting, Ahmed also has extensive experience in IFRS conversions and in the development of IFRS implementation strategies for US companies (particularly in the Oil & Gas and Utilities industries). A Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the states of New York, California and Texas, Ahmed is also an Egyptian Chartered Accountant.