Chris Vanover

Chris Vanover serves as a Visiting Lecturer in the Economics (Accounting) Department at Claremont McKenna College's Robert Day School of Economics and Finance. A CPA and entrepreneur with 25 years of experience, he bridges academia and industry through roles at PwC, PCAOB, and as founder of CPAClub.

Education:

• Master of Accounting from University of Southern California
• Bachelor of Arts in Economics-Accounting & Legal Studies from Claremont McKenna College

Research Focus: His work centers on audit quality indicators and public accounting firm business models, addressing critical challenges in financial regulation and professional practice. This research directly informs his teaching methodology and industry innovations.

Professional Recognition:

• Accounting Today Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting
• Accounting Today Innovator to Watch
• CalCPA Firm of the Year
• Claremont McKenna College Alumni of the Year

Academic Leadership: Teaching core accounting courses since 2010, Vanover integrates real-world expertise from his PCAOB advisory role and audit partnership. His industry engagements include developing national audit quality frameworks and training programs for major accounting firms, while CPAClub serves as his current entrepreneurial platform advancing accounting education.