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Umar Saeed M.Acc., CPA, CA, Partner
Welch LLPWelch LLP Partner, Umar Saeed, is widely recognized as an expert in public-sector accounting standards (PSAS) as well as International Public Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS).
Umar recently worked for the Public Sector Accounting Board developing standards such as public private partnerships, financial instruments, foreign currency translation, and understanding stakeholder concerns on a variety of complex accounting matters related to PSAS. Before working for the Board, Umar worked on a variety of projects for the Ontario government, from advising on infrastructure deals to implementing Liabilities for Contaminated Sites (a PSAS standard) across the Ontario government.
Umar started his career in the hedge fund industry and worked with some of the largest international hedge funds for almost a decade. He holds a Masters of Accounting degree from the University of Waterloo and is a published author.