Robert Mladek
Professional summary
Since 1994, I have been a Europe-based consultant and educator specializing in IFRS and US GAAP compliance. In addition to system design and implementation, I provide both initial and ongoing on-site staff training.
Initially, I focused on US GAAP until regulation EC 1606/2002 introduced IFRS.
- For local companies transitioning to IFRS: Identifying where IFRS (reporting standards as required by EC 1606/2002) and national statutory accounting standards (as required by the Accounting Directive) diverge so the necessary adjustments can be made.
- For local companies that have transitioned to IFRS: Adjusting systems to reflect changes in accounting guidance introduced by new standards or interpretations, and providing ongoing local-language staff training.
- For international IFRS or US GAAP compliant organizations with local GAAP subsidiaries: Identifying the major differences between local accounting standards and IFRS or US GAAP, and designing the adjustments or dual-reporting mechanisms needed so the subsidiary’s figures can be consolidated efficiently.
- For joint service offices: Providing intensive, ongoing English-language staff training necessitated by relatively high staff turnover.
Educational focus
As an educator, I work primarily with professionals who need practical, applicable knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP. I focus on real issues they encounter in practice, while still covering the basics for newly hired staff.
Professional experience
GAAP, Ltd., Prague, Czech Republic
Owner | since 1994
An advisory and training firm specializing in IFRS and US GAAP. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Apogee-Software, Ltd.
Apogee-Software, Ltd., Prague, Czech Republic
Owner | since 2015
Spun out of APOGEE.CZ, Apogee-Software focuses on software licensing and web development.
APOGEE.CZ, Ltd., Prague, Czech Republic
Managing director | 2013 to 2025
A subsidiary of aicas GmbH, it offered technical support and software porting until being reabsorbed by its parent company.
Illusion Softworks, Inc. / 2K Czech, Inc., Brno, Czech Republic
Strategy consultant and supervisory board member | 2001–2011
Supported the company’s preparation for sale and post-acquisition integration after its acquisition by Take-Two Interactive.
Waller Williams & Co., San Francisco, CA, USA
Accounts receivable controller | 1991–1992
Improved collections and profitability by designing a customer evaluation and accounts receivable management system.
KPMG, Peat Marwick & Main, San Francisco, CA, USA
Assistant auditor | 1989–1991
Conducted audits primarily for master limited partnerships at one of the first “Big Four” accounting firms.
Teaching and education
- GAAP, Ltd., Prague, Czech Republic: Lecturer since 1995.
- Vox, Ltd., Prague, Czech Republic: Lecturer since 1997.
- Mentis, Ltd., Bratislava, Slovak Republic: Lecturer since 2003.
- University of Economics, Prague, Czech Republic: Lecturer 1997 to 2005.
- University of San Francisco, San Francisco, California: Student 1986 to 1989.
- This web site, primary author, since 2010
- IFRS and US GAAP: Policies and Procedures (Leges, 2017) – Czech and English
- IFRS: Policies and Procedures (Leges, 2009) – Czech and English
- World Accounting (Linde, 3rd edition, 2005) – Czech
- Co-author, chapter on financial instruments in IAS Examples (1.Vox, 2003) – Czech
- World Accounting (Linde, 2nd edition, 2000) – Czech
- World Accounting (Linde, 1998) – Czech
- Co-author and translator of Accounting (North Beach Holdings, 1995) – Czech and English
While my publisher occasionally forces me to publish an actual book, I try to avoid paper, which I find too restrictive. Don’t get me wrong, print is great for reading novels where narrative flow is essential. But for technical writing, supplemental commentary disrupts flow and tends to make the text either less comprehensive or harder to read quickly, especially if you just want to skim. The fact that electronic publication also allows for real‑time (or near‑real‑time) updates is just a bonus.