PCAOB Announces Audit Practitioner Fellowship Program

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Published March 13th, 2026

Detected March 13th, 2026

Summary

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has launched a new Audit Practitioner Fellowship Program to bring experienced auditors to the PCAOB for two-year terms. The application deadline for this program is May 15, 2026.

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What changed

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has announced the creation of the Audit Practitioner Fellowship Program. This new initiative aims to bring experienced auditors with recent practical experience to the PCAOB's Office of the Chief Auditor for two-year terms. The program is designed to leverage their expertise to assist PCAOB staff with new and existing standards and provide insights into emerging issues in financial reporting and auditing.

Auditors interested in participating in this fellowship program must submit their applications by May 15, 2026. While this is a fellowship program and not a direct regulatory requirement for all firms, it represents an opportunity for individual practitioners to contribute to the PCAOB's mission of investor protection and to gain direct experience with the board's standard-setting and oversight activities.

What to do next

Review application requirements for the Audit Practitioner Fellowship Program
Submit applications by May 15, 2026, if interested in participating

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PCAOB Announces New Audit Practitioner Fellowship Program

WASHINGTON, Mar. 13, 2026 The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) today announced the launch of the Audit Practitioner Fellowship Program within the PCAOB’s Office of the Chief Auditor, a new initiative designed to bring additional experienced auditors with recent practical experience to the PCAOB to share their unique expertise with PCAOB staff.

Participation in the Audit Practitioner Fellowship Program would provide candidates with an opportunity to support the PCAOB’s mission to protect investors. Candidates will be hired for a two-year term to engage with staff in the Office of the Chief Auditor on the PCAOB’s new and existing standards, as well as providing insights into emerging issues.

“This fellowship program will enable the PCAOB to tap into the deep expertise of professionals with in-the-field perspectives on the latest technologies that are reshaping the financial reporting ecosystem,” said PCAOB Chairman Demetrios (Jim) Logothetis. “Their insights will strengthen our ability to anticipate what lies ahead and enhance our understanding of the most pressing issues affecting auditing.”

To apply or for more information, visit the Audit Practitioner Fellowship Program page. The application period will close on Friday, May 15, 2026.

About the PCAOB

The PCAOB is a nonprofit corporation established by Congress to oversee the audits of public companies in order to protect investors and further the public interest in the preparation of informative, accurate, and independent audit reports. The PCAOB also oversees the audits of brokers and dealers registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including compliance reports filed pursuant to federal securities laws.