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Yesterday, Chairman Atkins issued a statement, on behalf of the Commission, soliciting candidates to serve on the board of the PCAOB. The statement notes:

The Act requires that PCAOB Board members be “appointed from among prominent individuals of integrity and reputation who have a demonstrated commitment to the interests of investors and the public, and an understanding of the responsibilities for and nature of the financial disclosures required of issuers under the securities laws and the obligations of accountants with respect to the preparation and issuance of audit reports with respect to such disclosures.”

Only individuals who have never been a certified public accountant are eligible to serve in this seat, which is for a term ending on October 24, 2031. I strongly encourage applications from candidates interested in furthering the public interest through the efficient stewardship of PCAOB resources. Board members play an important role in serving the public interest by helping to protect the integrity of public markets in a manner that minimizes unnecessary costs for the public companies, brokers, and dealers who ultimately fund the PCAOB’s budget.

The statement notes that the PCAOB Board member selection process is administered by the SEC’s Office of the Chief Accountant. Submissions should be emailed to the SEC and the deadline for submissions is September 8, 2026.

– Meredith Ervine