From www.accountingtoday.com: (US context) The AICPA is preparing for the integration of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board into the SEC under the Trump administration.

Paul Atkins, former PwC, President Trump’s nominee for SEC chairman, has a background that includes support for the profession and experience as a commissioner at the SEC from 2002 to 2008.

During a meeting of the Accountants Club of America, the AICPA & CIMA’s new president and CEO, Mark Koziel expressed optimism about maintaining strong relationships with the SEC under Atkins’ leadership.