Terms of Service Began January 1, 2026
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) is pleased to welcome James Ferris following his appointment by the Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB) in November 2025.
Mr. Ferris is Director of Audit Policy at the UK Financial Reporting Council and served as the Chair of the International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators (IFIAR) Standards Coordination Working Group until December 2025. He has been appointed for a three-year term.
“I am honored to join the IAASB at a time of significant change for the global audit and assurance profession,” said Mr. Ferris. “I look forward to contributing to the IAASB’s work in strengthening high-quality international standards and supporting trust and confidence in audit and assurance in the public interest.”
The IAASB also congratulates current member Greg Schollum on his re-appointment for a three-year term. Greg is the former Deputy Controller and Auditor-General of New Zealand. His career includes serving as a member of the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board, the New Zealand Accounting Standards Board, and the Financial Reporting Standards Board of the New Zealand Institute of Chartered Accountants (now Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand).
In addition to welcoming Mr. Ferris and congratulating Mr. Schollum, the IAASB also welcomes the appointment of Edo Kienhuis as its new Vice-Chair for a one-year term. Mr. Kienhuis is a Partner in the PwC Audit and Assurance practice in Amsterdam and a member of the Dutch firm’s National Office. He has been a member of the IAASB since January 2021.
The PIOB’s invitation for application for terms of service beginning in January 2027 is expected to open in March 2026. The IAASB encourages qualified candidates to apply.
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