The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) warmly congratulates Kurt Hohl on his appointment as Chief Accountant at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), effective July 7, 2025.
Lee White, Chief Executive Officer of IFAC, said: "Kurt Hohl’s appointment comes at a critical juncture for global financial markets. His deep technical expertise, global perspective, and unwavering commitment to audit quality and investor protection make him an exceptional choice to lead the Office of the Chief Accountant. We look forward to continued collaboration in pursuit of transparent, high-quality financial reporting and assurance standards."
Mr. Hohl brings nearly four decades of experience across public practice, regulatory service, and advisory roles. Most recently, he was the founder of Corallium Advisors, offering strategic guidance on regulatory compliance, auditing, and risk management. Prior to that, he served 26 years as a partner at Ernst & Young (EY), including as global deputy vice-chair of EY’s Global Assurance Professional Practice. He is a former Associate Chief Accountant at the SEC, where he authored the foundational Financial Reporting Manual.
"Mr. Hohl’s return to the SEC signals a renewed emphasis on leadership that values both public interest and professional excellence. His leadership will help steer the accounting and auditing landscape through an era of innovation and growing global complexity," added Lee White.
"On behalf of the global accountancy profession, we extend our warmest congratulations and support as he assumes this vital role."
IFAC also expresses sincere appreciation to Ryan Wolfe for his dedicated service as Acting Chief Accountant. "Ryan’s steady leadership during this transition period has been instrumental in upholding the SEC’s mandate. We are very pleased that he will continue contributing his expertise in the Division of Enforcement," Lee White concluded.
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