Bob Hirth
About Bob Hirth
Bob Hirth is a Senior Managing Director at Protiviti and serves as a Board Member and Co-Vice Chair at the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB). He has extensive experience in accounting, auditing, and corporate governance, with a career spanning multiple leadership roles and international assignments.
Current Roles and Titles
Bob Hirth is a Senior Managing Director at Protiviti, a global consulting firm. He also serves as a Board Member and Co-Vice Chair at the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB).
Career at COSO
Bob Hirth held the position of Chairman Emeritus at the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). He served as Chairman from 2013 until February 1, 2018.
Experience at Arthur Andersen LLP
Bob Hirth was a global equity partner at Arthur Andersen LLP, where he was admitted to the partnership in 1988. He worked across various offices, including Dallas, Melbourne, San Jose, and San Francisco.
Educational Background
Bob Hirth obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a concentration in Accounting from Southern Methodist University, where he studied from 1972 to 1976.
Professional Achievements
Bob Hirth was inducted into the American Hall of Distinguished Audit Practitioners in 2013. He also chaired the IIA IPPF Re-look Task Force from 2013 to 2015, served on the PCAOB Standing Advisory Group for two terms, and was recognized as a NACD 2021 Directorship 100 Governance Professionals Honoree.
Board Memberships and Advisory Roles
Since 2020, Bob Hirth has been a member of the Professional Advisory Board for the University of Hawaii's Hawaii Accounting Research Doctoral Institute (HARDI) PhD. Consortium. He provides strategic guidance and support to the program.
Global Work Experience
Bob Hirth has professional experience in more than 15 countries. His roles have spanned multiple regions, including the United States and Australia, providing him with a global perspective on accounting, auditing, and corporate governance.