Emily Fitts is the Deputy Chief Accountant at the U. S. Securities and Exchange Commission, where she focuses on international matters. An alumna of the University of South Carolina, her background includes serving as a partner at Deloitte and previously as a Professional Accounting Fellow at the SEC.
In March 2026, Emily was appointed Chair of the Monitoring Group, an international body that oversees global audit and ethics standard-setting.
Emily Fitts
Deputy Chief Accountant - International at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
International Accounting
Her role as Deputy Chief Accountant at the SEC and new Chair of the Monitoring Group is specifically focused on international audit, assurance, and ethics standards.
PCAOB Standards
She is actively involved in discussions and rulemaking activities related to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board.
Auditing Standards
She has deep expertise from her time as a partner in Deloitte's National Office, where she focused on the application of auditing standards.
Media Appearances
Remarks before the 2018 AICPA Conference on Current SEC and PCAOB Developments. Featured in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) – Newsroom
Work History
1-2026
Deputy Chief Accountant - International at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
8-2019 - 1-2026
Deputy Chief Auditor, Partner at Deloitte
6-2016 - 7-2019
Professional Accounting Fellow - Office of the Chief Accountant at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
1-2006 - 6-2016
Senior Audit Manager at Deloitte
Education
2004 - 2005
Masters of Accountancy from Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina
2002 - 2004
Bachelors of Science from Darla Moore School of Business at the University of South Carolina
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Location : Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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Designation : Deputy Chief Accountant - International at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
