The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants applaud the appointment of Ryan Wolfe as the new Chair of the Monitoring Group.
Commenting on Mr. Wolfe’s appointment, Gabriela Figueiredo Dias and Tom Seidenstein, IESBA and IAASB Chairs, respectively, said: “We are delighted to welcome Mr. Wolfe as the new Chair of the Monitoring Group. His extensive experience in regulatory oversight roles and his new role as Acting Chief Accountant of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission will bring invaluable perspective and expertise to this important position.
“The Monitoring Group plays a crucial role in advancing the public interest in international standard setting. We are confident that under Mr. Wolfe's leadership, the Monitoring Group will continue to promote high-quality international audit, assurance, ethics, and independence standards, benefiting investors and other stakeholders in global capital markets.
“We look forward to working closely with Mr. Wolfe, and continuing to partner with the Monitoring Group. Together, we will strive to ensure that our standards remain relevant and aligned with evolving international practices.
“Congratulations, Mr. Wolfe, on this new role. We wish you great success.”