Senior Staff
Board Staff
John Abell
Chief Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As the Chief Accountant in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John works with Division leadership on developing and implementing enforcement policies and priorities, setting and meeting strategic goals, and supervising 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 in 2003.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies 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
Chief Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As the Chief Accountant in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John works with Division leadership on developing and implementing enforcement policies and priorities, setting and meeting strategic goals, and supervising 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 in 2003.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies 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
Chief Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As the Chief Accountant in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John works with Division leadership on developing and implementing enforcement policies and priorities, setting and meeting strategic goals, and supervising 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 in 2003.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies 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
Chief Auditor
John Abell
Chief Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As the Chief Accountant in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John works with Division leadership on developing and implementing enforcement policies and priorities, setting and meeting strategic goals, and supervising 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 in 2003.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies 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
Chief Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As the Chief Accountant in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John works with Division leadership on developing and implementing enforcement policies and priorities, setting and meeting strategic goals, and supervising 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 in 2003.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies 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 Operating Officer
John Abell
Chief Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As the Chief Accountant in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John works with Division leadership on developing and implementing enforcement policies and priorities, setting and meeting strategic goals, and supervising 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 in 2003.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies 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
Chief Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As the Chief Accountant in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John works with Division leadership on developing and implementing enforcement policies and priorities, setting and meeting strategic goals, and supervising 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 in 2003.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies 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
Chief Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As the Chief Accountant in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John works with Division leadership on developing and implementing enforcement policies and priorities, setting and meeting strategic goals, and supervising 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 in 2003.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies 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
Chief Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As the Chief Accountant in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John works with Division leadership on developing and implementing enforcement policies and priorities, setting and meeting strategic goals, and supervising 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 in 2003.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies 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
Chief Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As the Chief Accountant in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John works with Division leadership on developing and implementing enforcement policies and priorities, setting and meeting strategic goals, and supervising 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 in 2003.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies 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
Chief Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As the Chief Accountant in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John works with Division leadership on developing and implementing enforcement policies and priorities, setting and meeting strategic goals, and supervising 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 in 2003.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies 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
Chief Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As the Chief Accountant in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John works with Division leadership on developing and implementing enforcement policies and priorities, setting and meeting strategic goals, and supervising 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 in 2003.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies 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
Chief Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As the Chief Accountant in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John works with Division leadership on developing and implementing enforcement policies and priorities, setting and meeting strategic goals, and supervising 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 in 2003.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies 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
Chief Accountant
Division of Enforcement and Investigations
As the Chief Accountant in the Division of Enforcement and Investigations, John works with Division leadership on developing and implementing enforcement policies and priorities, setting and meeting strategic goals, and supervising 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 in 2003.
Prior to joining the PCAOB staff, Mr. Abell was an auditor of both public and private companies 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.