PCAOB Appoints Former EY and Deloitte Executives as Audit Practitioner Fellows
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has appointed Addison Scott, a former EY professional with over 11 years of experience in audit methodology and standards execution, and Zian Xi, previously from Deloitte & Touche's national office, as Audit Practitioner Fellows. Both will serve two-year terms starting immediately within the PCAOB’s Office of the Chief Auditor to support research and standard-setting efforts aimed at enhancing oversight functions. Scott brings expertise in audit methodology and quality management standards, while Xi specializes in audit transformation, data analytics, AI applications, and technical advisory on audit procedures. PCAOB Chairman Demetrios Logothetis emphasized that their real-world insights will help the board develop practical, scalable auditing standards aligned with modern practices.
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