Leadership Profile

Farid Gasanov

Managing Partner & Founder

Farid combines formal accounting training with practical business leadership to deliver clear, dependable advice for growing companies.

Born in Georgia and raised in Azerbaijan, Farid considers himself a citizen of the world. His learning trajectory has been a mix of formal education and intense self-learning, which equipped him with the knowledge and skills to provide the full range of accounting, auditing, and taxation services. Coupled with ambition and sincere desire to help small businesses to succeed, Farid's professional expertise resulted in the creation of the firm we proudly call Q Accountants.

Alongside having an entrepreneurial mindset and business-oriented vision, Farid takes a number of social issues close to his heart. He considers financial success to be a means to help those in need and is hoping to contribute to addressing the needs of orphans and vulnerable children.

Strategic leadership for ambitious small businessesDeep accounting, auditing, and taxation expertiseLong-term focus on ethical growth and social impact
Professional Snapshot

Experience, Credentials, and Recognition

Role

Managing Partner & Founder

Qualification

ACCA Qualified Chartered Certified Accountant

Experience

15+ years in accounting, including banking and family office

Recognition

Licensed Accountant of the Year Award

Quick Q&A

Farid in His Own Words

Question 1

If you wouldn't be an accountant who would you be?

I love listening to others and as my friends phrase it, I am "too" patient. A psychologist?

Question 2

What are your hobbies?

I am passionate about music and truly believe that it is one of the greatest inventions of the humanity. I play the piano and the guitar, and I am a member of Singology choir.

Question 3

What are you passionate about?

Human brain. We've entered the 21st century, and there are still so much to learn about it!

Question 4

Is there a secret talent nobody knows about you?

Yes, there is.

Question 5

What is your biggest guilty pleasure?

Ask me anything about UK taxation and ... ice-cream!

Question 6

What is your favourite vacation spot?

Japan, the whole of it. The best trip ever.