Senior Staff
Board Staff
John Abell
Deputy Director, Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As a Deputy Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John supervises accountants in investigations of possible violations of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, PCAOB rules, applicable federal securities laws relating to the preparation and issuance of audit reports, and professional standards. Mr. Abell joined the PCAOB’s Division of Registration and Inspections in 2003 and transferred to the Division of Enforcement and Investigations in 2005.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies in the financial services and healthcare industries at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Mr. Abell earned a B.S. in Finance from Virginia Tech. He is a certified public accountant in the state of Maryland.
Divisions
Enforcement and Investigations
John Abell
Deputy Director, Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As a Deputy Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John supervises accountants in investigations of possible violations of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, PCAOB rules, applicable federal securities laws relating to the preparation and issuance of audit reports, and professional standards. Mr. Abell joined the PCAOB’s Division of Registration and Inspections in 2003 and transferred to the Division of Enforcement and Investigations in 2005.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies in the financial services and healthcare industries at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Mr. Abell earned a B.S. in Finance from Virginia Tech. He is a certified public accountant in the state of Maryland.
Registration and Inspections
John Abell
Deputy Director, Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As a Deputy Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John supervises accountants in investigations of possible violations of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, PCAOB rules, applicable federal securities laws relating to the preparation and issuance of audit reports, and professional standards. Mr. Abell joined the PCAOB’s Division of Registration and Inspections in 2003 and transferred to the Division of Enforcement and Investigations in 2005.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies in the financial services and healthcare industries at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Mr. Abell earned a B.S. in Finance from Virginia Tech. He is a certified public accountant in the state of Maryland.
Offices
Administration
John Abell
Deputy Director, Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As a Deputy Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John supervises accountants in investigations of possible violations of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, PCAOB rules, applicable federal securities laws relating to the preparation and issuance of audit reports, and professional standards. Mr. Abell joined the PCAOB’s Division of Registration and Inspections in 2003 and transferred to the Division of Enforcement and Investigations in 2005.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies in the financial services and healthcare industries at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Mr. Abell earned a B.S. in Finance from Virginia Tech. He is a certified public accountant in the state of Maryland.
Chief Auditor
John Abell
Deputy Director, Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As a Deputy Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John supervises accountants in investigations of possible violations of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, PCAOB rules, applicable federal securities laws relating to the preparation and issuance of audit reports, and professional standards. Mr. Abell joined the PCAOB’s Division of Registration and Inspections in 2003 and transferred to the Division of Enforcement and Investigations in 2005.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies in the financial services and healthcare industries at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Mr. Abell earned a B.S. in Finance from Virginia Tech. He is a certified public accountant in the state of Maryland.
Chief Hearing Officer
John Abell
Deputy Director, Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As a Deputy Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John supervises accountants in investigations of possible violations of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, PCAOB rules, applicable federal securities laws relating to the preparation and issuance of audit reports, and professional standards. Mr. Abell joined the PCAOB’s Division of Registration and Inspections in 2003 and transferred to the Division of Enforcement and Investigations in 2005.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies in the financial services and healthcare industries at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Mr. Abell earned a B.S. in Finance from Virginia Tech. He is a certified public accountant in the state of Maryland.
Communications and Engagement
John Abell
Deputy Director, Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As a Deputy Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John supervises accountants in investigations of possible violations of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, PCAOB rules, applicable federal securities laws relating to the preparation and issuance of audit reports, and professional standards. Mr. Abell joined the PCAOB’s Division of Registration and Inspections in 2003 and transferred to the Division of Enforcement and Investigations in 2005.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies in the financial services and healthcare industries at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Mr. Abell earned a B.S. in Finance from Virginia Tech. He is a certified public accountant in the state of Maryland.
Data, Security, and Technology
John Abell
Deputy Director, Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As a Deputy Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John supervises accountants in investigations of possible violations of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, PCAOB rules, applicable federal securities laws relating to the preparation and issuance of audit reports, and professional standards. Mr. Abell joined the PCAOB’s Division of Registration and Inspections in 2003 and transferred to the Division of Enforcement and Investigations in 2005.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies in the financial services and healthcare industries at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Mr. Abell earned a B.S. in Finance from Virginia Tech. He is a certified public accountant in the state of Maryland.
Economic and Risk Analysis
John Abell
Deputy Director, Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As a Deputy Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John supervises accountants in investigations of possible violations of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, PCAOB rules, applicable federal securities laws relating to the preparation and issuance of audit reports, and professional standards. Mr. Abell joined the PCAOB’s Division of Registration and Inspections in 2003 and transferred to the Division of Enforcement and Investigations in 2005.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies in the financial services and healthcare industries at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Mr. Abell earned a B.S. in Finance from Virginia Tech. He is a certified public accountant in the state of Maryland.
Enterprise Risk Management
John Abell
Deputy Director, Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As a Deputy Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John supervises accountants in investigations of possible violations of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, PCAOB rules, applicable federal securities laws relating to the preparation and issuance of audit reports, and professional standards. Mr. Abell joined the PCAOB’s Division of Registration and Inspections in 2003 and transferred to the Division of Enforcement and Investigations in 2005.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies in the financial services and healthcare industries at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Mr. Abell earned a B.S. in Finance from Virginia Tech. He is a certified public accountant in the state of Maryland.
General Counsel
John Abell
Deputy Director, Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As a Deputy Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John supervises accountants in investigations of possible violations of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, PCAOB rules, applicable federal securities laws relating to the preparation and issuance of audit reports, and professional standards. Mr. Abell joined the PCAOB’s Division of Registration and Inspections in 2003 and transferred to the Division of Enforcement and Investigations in 2005.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies in the financial services and healthcare industries at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Mr. Abell earned a B.S. in Finance from Virginia Tech. He is a certified public accountant in the state of Maryland.
Internal Oversight and Performance Assurance
John Abell
Deputy Director, Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As a Deputy Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John supervises accountants in investigations of possible violations of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, PCAOB rules, applicable federal securities laws relating to the preparation and issuance of audit reports, and professional standards. Mr. Abell joined the PCAOB’s Division of Registration and Inspections in 2003 and transferred to the Division of Enforcement and Investigations in 2005.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies in the financial services and healthcare industries at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Mr. Abell earned a B.S. in Finance from Virginia Tech. He is a certified public accountant in the state of Maryland.
International Affairs
John Abell
Deputy Director, Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As a Deputy Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John supervises accountants in investigations of possible violations of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, PCAOB rules, applicable federal securities laws relating to the preparation and issuance of audit reports, and professional standards. Mr. Abell joined the PCAOB’s Division of Registration and Inspections in 2003 and transferred to the Division of Enforcement and Investigations in 2005.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies in the financial services and healthcare industries at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Mr. Abell earned a B.S. in Finance from Virginia Tech. He is a certified public accountant in the state of Maryland.
Investor Advocate
John Abell
Deputy Director, Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As a Deputy Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John supervises accountants in investigations of possible violations of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, PCAOB rules, applicable federal securities laws relating to the preparation and issuance of audit reports, and professional standards. Mr. Abell joined the PCAOB’s Division of Registration and Inspections in 2003 and transferred to the Division of Enforcement and Investigations in 2005.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies in the financial services and healthcare industries at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Mr. Abell earned a B.S. in Finance from Virginia Tech. He is a certified public accountant in the state of Maryland.
Secretary
John Abell
Deputy Director, Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As a Deputy Director in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John supervises accountants in investigations of possible violations of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, PCAOB rules, applicable federal securities laws relating to the preparation and issuance of audit reports, and professional standards. Mr. Abell joined the PCAOB’s Division of Registration and Inspections in 2003 and transferred to the Division of Enforcement and Investigations in 2005.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies in the financial services and healthcare industries at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
Mr. Abell earned a B.S. in Finance from Virginia Tech. He is a certified public accountant in the state of Maryland.