All Enforcement Updates

Nov. 30, 2023

Imposing $7.9 million in fines, the PCAOB has sanctioned three China-based firms and four individuals in historic settlements.

Enforcement
Nov. 30, 2023

Chair Williams issues statement on the PCAOB’s enforcement orders against China-Based firms.

Enforcement
Nov. 28, 2023

The PCAOB has sanctioned three firms for failing to make required Form AP disclosures, or to do so on a timely basis.

Enforcement
Nov. 28, 2023

The PCAOB has sanctioned three firms for failing to make required disclosures on Form 3, or to do so on a timely basis.

Enforcement
Nov. 15, 2023

The PCAOB has sanctioned six audit firms for violating PCAOB rules and standards related to audit committee communications.

Enforcement
Nov. 15, 2023

The PCAOB has sanctioned Somerset CPAs, P.C. and three of its partners for violations of PCAOB rules and audit standards.

Enforcement
Nov. 15, 2023

The PCAOB has sanctioned KPMG AZSA LLC for quality control violations.

Enforcement
Nov. 14, 2023

The PCAOB has fined PwC Greece $3 million for audit violations.

Enforcement
Oct. 24, 2023

The PCAOB has sanctioned Smythe LLP for improper use of unregistered firms in four audits.

Enforcement
Sep. 26, 2023

The PCAOB has sanctioned BDO USA, P.C. and two of its partners for violations of PCAOB rules and audit standards.

Enforcement
Sep. 12, 2023

The PCAOB has sanctioned K.R. Margetson Ltd. and Keith R. Margetson for violating PCAOB audit and quality control standards.

Enforcement
Aug. 29, 2023

The PCAOB has sanctioned Warren Averett, LLC for auditor independence and quality control violations.

Enforcement
Aug. 17, 2023

The PCAOB has sanctioned AJ Robbins, CPA, LLC and Allan Jeffrie Robbins, CPA for violations of various PCAOB rules and standards.

Enforcement
Aug. 11, 2023

The PCAOB has sanctioned three audit firms for failing to report required information to the PCAOB.

Enforcement
Aug. 10, 2023

The PCAOB has sanctioned RAM Associates & Company LLC and owner for quality control and other violations.

Enforcement
Aug. 9, 2023

The PCAOB has sanctioned Ciro E. Adams, CPA, LLC and its engagement partner for violations of audit standards in multiple issuer audits.

Enforcement
Aug. 9, 2023

The PCAOB has sanctioned Blue & Co., LLC for auditor independence and quality control violations.

Enforcement
Aug. 8, 2023

The PCAOB has sanctioned K G Somani & Co. LLP and engagement partner for violations of audit and quality control standards.

Enforcement
Jul. 28, 2023

Following a sweep, the PCAOB has sanctioned five firms for violating PCAOB rules and standards related to audit committee communications.

Enforcement
Jul. 21, 2023

Chief Information and Data Officer Eric Hagopian will leave the PCAOB after more than four years of service. Evan Lee has been named Acting Chief Information Officer.

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