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President and Founder of CPAClub, recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting. With over 20 years in accounting, auditing, and regulation, Chris served as a partner at a regional firm overseeing quality control and spent 13 years at PwC, including several years in its Chief Auditor Network. He also served as a technical advisor at the PCAOB and has been an Adjunct Professor of Accounting & Auditing since 2010.

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Unlock clear answers and real insights across key PCAOB topics, including registration, inspections, enforcement and QC 1000. Get the answers your firm needs, grounded in experience and built for the realities of PCAOB oversight.

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Associate Vice President at CPAClub, celebrated as a 20 Under 40 Top Influencer by CPA Practice Advisor. With nearly 20 years in accounting and auditing, Brian spent 12 years at PwC, including a leadership role in the firm’s National Quality Organization, where he advanced auditing and compliance standards. He now leads CPAClub’s initiatives to transform accounting firms’ quality control processes and improve audit quality.

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How can this guidebook help my firm navigate PCAOB requirements?

This guidebook offers clear, field-tested answers to the 50 most common PCAOB questions we keep hearing. It helps firms understand what's expected, where others fall short, and how to respond with confidence — whether you're prepping for an inspection or strengthening your system of quality control.

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Assistant Vice President at CPAClub, bringing over a decade of experience in accounting, advisory, and assurance. Prior to CPAClub, Ellen was a Senior Manager at Deloitte in its Accounting & Reporting Advisory group, advising on SOX 404, ASC 606, and pre-IPO readiness. As a Senior Manager at PwC’s Center of Excellence, Ellen contributed to the National Quality Organization, developing training programs in response to PCAOB inspections and new standards.

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We've answered hundreds of PCAOB questions and now we're sharing the Top 50. Inside our field-tested guidebook, you'll find clear answers and expert perspective to help you succeed where it matters.

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Who should use this guidebook within my firm?

This guidebook is ideal for audit leaders, quality control reviewers, firm executives, and engagement teams. It’s built for anyone involved with PCAOB audits, inspection response, or regulatory readiness — particularly those at firms preparing for upcoming inspections or evolving compliance expectations.

What makes this guidebook different from the resources made available by the PCAOB?

The guidebook goes beyond technical summaries. Each answer is paired with practical insights from CPAClub's senior leaders — all with Big 4 national office experience. You'll get real-world perspective on what the PCAOB looks for and how firms are actually responding.