For finance teams at European tech and biotech companies
Helping European finance teams succeed in US fundraises, IPOs, and acquisitions
Cross-border accounting and reporting: simple, strategic, and investor-ready, with fees up to 50% lower than larger firms.
- 20+
- Cross-border transactions
- $1.5B+
- In US investment in my clients
- 15+
- Years of cross-border experience
You’ve just closed a deal that brings US reporting into your finance team
A fundraise with US investors, an acquisition by a US company, or a PCAOB audit ahead of a US listing.
- You have a skilled internal finance team, but it's not structured for the cross-border complexity involved.
- You're managing the process with limited capacity to coordinate the various tasks involved.
- The accounting positions established during this period will be reviewed by auditors, investors, or regulators.
Your options for a US GAAP conversion
Most finance teams weigh the same four options. Each one fits a different situation, so here's how I'd compare them.
Snowplow cut its advisory fees by 50% compared with larger firms on its GAAP conversion. Read the case study
How I help you bridge the GA(A)P
Cross-border accounting doesn't have to be confusing or expensive. I help finance teams on both sides of the Atlantic get practical answers on cross-border accounting and reporting.
When you work with me, you get
Clarity on the differences that matter
I map US GAAP, IFRS and your local GAAP side by side in a GAAP matrix, ranked by what changes your numbers, so you know where to spend your team's time.
Advice that fits how you operate
I work from your trial balances, contracts and systems, so each accounting position fits how your business actually runs.
Right-sized support
One person, a fixed fee and a scope that matches what you need, with your team taking on as much of the work as it wants.
A stronger finance team
I explain the reasoning as we go, so your team can maintain the new standards, policies and processes after the project.
Planned around your deal
Every project works back from the date that matters, whether that's an IPO, an acquisition or a US fundraise.
Ways to work with me
I help finance teams at European tech and biotech companies bridge the GA(A)P between Europe and the US
GAAP conversion
Restate your local GAAP or IFRS accounts under US GAAP for a US investor, acquirer or listing, with a fixed fee per phase.
How a conversion works with meIPO readiness
Get ready for a US listing as a foreign private issuer: accounting, reporting, governance, SOX and the PCAOB audit.
Ongoing GAAP advisory
US GAAP or IFRS advice on a retainer after the conversion: new transactions, new standards and financial statement reviews.
Track record with European tech and biotech companies
US CPA based in Frankfurt since 2013, working on accounting for Europe and US transactions.
- Cross-border transactions
- 20+
- Lower advisory fees than larger firms (Snowplow)
- Up to 50%
- Years of cross-border experience
- 15+
- In US investment in my clients
- $1.5B+
Schedule a strategy call
Tell me where you are today and what's coming, and we'll map out the first steps together.
What clients say
“Katrina was recommended to us, and from the first moment it was clear that she has already guided many companies through this process. [...] For us, the best part was the trust and the structure she provided: We were 100% confident in her experience and that she would guide us well through this topic. We absolutely recommend Katrina to every finance team that is facing their first US GAAP audit [...]”
“Katrina's tried and tested methodology in executing GAAP translation work allowed us to collectively quickly identify where the work needed to be focused. Katrina's ability to take individual nuanced accounting problems and simplify their translation was her greatest USP.”
“Referred to us by our auditors at PwC, she worked seamlessly with both our audit and legal teams to ensure timely and accurate completion of the ASC 805 memo, SEC pro forma financial statements, and disclosures [...] Katrina's expertise, responsiveness, and ability to simplify highly technical topics made a significant impact, and I highly recommend her to any finance team dealing with cross-border accounting challenges.”
“Her approach to every topic was quite tailored to our business which meant that she only took us through what was of benefit to our company. The whole team found her approach to be the best. [...] We wouldn't ask for anyone better to work with than Katrina. I can recommend her to anyone who wants to bridge their knowledge between IFRS and US GAAP.”
“Katrina was proactive and pragmatic in her approach, gaining a good understanding of our business [...] Katrina was very helpful in guiding me through a complex and technically challenging project, and I would definitely recommend her!”
“From the outset Katrina was extremely professional, taking the time to understand our needs as well as how our option plan operated in the US. [...] I would definitely recommend her if you need US accounting advice. I will be using her again in the future.”
“The best part about working with Katrina was her ability to simplify complex accounting principles and make them understandable. Unlike other consultants, she took the time to tailor her advice to our specific needs and industry context. [...] I would highly recommend Katrina, I am confident that others would benefit greatly from her services.”
“We engaged Katrina to help us generate our first consolidated US [GAAP] financial statements [...] and we closed it in time! [...] You were key to this success, without your tremendous efforts and your deep understanding of the processes and requirements we wouldn't have met the deadline.”