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Dec. 21, 2023
A new staff report provides observations from the PCAOB’s target team, a group of inspectors who focus on emerging audit risks and other topics.
Inspections
Dec. 20, 2023
In a new staff report, the PCAOB’s staff has outlined 2024 inspection priorities, with a focus on driving improvements in audit quality.
Inspections
Oct. 12, 2023
The PCAOB staff has issued a new resource to address high and increasing rates of audit deficiencies related to engagement quality reviews.
Inspections
Sep. 28, 2023
A new Spotlight publication provides highlights from conversations with more than 200 audit committee chairs that PCAOB staff held in 2022.
Audit Committees
Sep. 20, 2023
Investor Bulletin - Opportunity to Comment on Proposal to Strengthen Accountability for Contributing to an Audit Firm’s Violations
Information for Investors
Aug. 10, 2023
The PCAOB’s report on 2022 broker-dealer audits provides recommended actions to address rising deficiency rates.
Inspections
Aug. 3, 2023
The PCAOB is seeking nominations for members of its Investor Advisory Group and Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group.
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Jul. 28, 2023
Investor Bulletin - Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Updates to PCAOB Standards Addressing the Use of Data Analytics by Auditors
Information for Investors
Jul. 25, 2023
Audits with deficiencies rose again in 2022, according to new PCAOB Staff report.
Inspections
Jul. 19, 2023
The PCAOB has enhanced its website with new ways for investors and others to find and understand information in inspection reports.
Inspections
Jun. 30, 2023
Investor Bulletin - Opportunity to Comment on PCAOB Proposal on Noncompliance With Laws and Regulations
Information for Investors
Jun. 21, 2023
A new PCAOB staff resource for audit committees aims to facilitate dialogue on the risk of fraud and other topics.
Audit Committees
Jun. 14, 2023
PCAOB staff report: auditors must respond to unique risks of crypto assets, including fraud.
Inspections
May 10, 2023
The PCAOB has posted its first-ever inspection reports for audit firms located in mainland China and Hong Kong.
Inspections & International
May 2, 2023
The PCAOB enhances the transparency of its inspection reports with new section on auditor independence and more.
Inspections
Apr. 19, 2023
A new PCAOB staff report provides insights on audits of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and de-SPAC transactions.
Inspections
Apr. 17, 2023
Investor Bulletin - Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Standard Addressing Core Auditing Principles and Responsibilities
Information for Investors
Apr. 17, 2023
In 2023, the PCAOB’s inspections will prioritize audit risks related to fraud, the financial services sector, and crypto. Read our staff Spotlight to learn more.
Inspections
Mar. 8, 2023
Investor Advisory - Exercise caution with third-party verification/proof of reserve reports.
Information for Investors
Feb. 2, 2023
The PCAOB expects firms to remedy quality control deficiencies. Read our staff report to learn more.
Inspections