QC 1000: Implementation Under Inspection

Earn 1 CPE Credit

QC 1000 is coming fast. Watch the on-demand episode of Qualified Opinions, featuring Drew Carrick, The Rapping CPA, and Chris Vanover, President of CPAClub, as they anchor a candid talk show conversation on what PCAOB registered firms need to know and do ahead of the December 15, 2026 deadline.

What You’ll Gain:

Clear answers to the most common QC 1000 implementation questions firms are asking right now

A practical understanding of what the PCAOB actually expects, versus what’s being overcomplicated

How QC 1000 differs from interim QC standards and AICPA SQMS No. 1

A phased, realistic path forward you can act on over the next 12 months

Confidence to move forward sooner, not scramble later

Meet Your Anchors

Chris Vanover

Co-Anchor

Former PCAOB Director

Chris Vanover

Co-Anchor | Former PCAOB Director

Founder and leader of CPAClub, shaping how firms think about audit quality, judgment, and the future of the profession. Recognized as one of Accounting Today’s Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting, Chris brings perspective informed by both regulation and leadership.

Drew Carrick

Co-Anchor

The Rapping CPA

Drew Carrick

Co-Anchor | The Rapping CPA

Brings energy, candor, and sharp questions to conversations firms actually care about. Known as The Rapping CPA, Drew challenges conventional thinking and keeps discussions focused on what actually moves the profession forward.

Brian Yujuico

Special Guest

Former PwC Chief Auditor

Brian Yujuico

Special Guest | Former PwC Chief Auditor

Leads CPAClub’s firm solutions with a focus on quality management and regulatory matters. Named a CPA Practice Advisor 20 Under 40 Top Influencer, Brian brings a practitioner’s lens shaped by audit quality execution and leadership.

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CPE Credit Information

Field of Study

Auditing

Program Level

Intermediate

CPE Credit

Learning Objectives

Gain a better understanding of QC 1000 regulatory requirements.
Identify the differences between AICPA’s SQMS and PCAOB’s QC1000.
Learn to evaluate the resources needed for implementation of the standards.

Delivery Method

On-demand

Prerequisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

Instructor Credentials

Chris Vanover, CPA; Brian Yujuico, CPA; Drew Carrick, CPA

Complaint resolution / refund policy

Administered via Earmark CPE

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