William R. Titera served as a partner in Ernst & Young’s Professional Practice group, specializing in auditing and assurance services, and was a leading partner at the firm for more than 35 years. Now retired, he continues to share his expertise through advisory roles, including with the Rutgers Continuous Auditing & Reporting Lab. Titera has extensive experience in standard setting, having chaired key technical committees such as the AICPA Assurance Services Executive Committee and the XBRL Assurance Task Force, and served as a member of the FASB's Not-for-Profit Committee. Throughout his career, he worked closely with federal officials and played a significant role in shaping auditing and assurance standards.