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All Preparer Updates
Mar. 21, 2022
PCAOB releases Spotlight on the use of a service provider in the confirmation process.
Inspections
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Dec. 17, 2021
The PCAOB released updates to its Staff Guidance on Form AP and Related Voluntary Audit Report Disclosure Under AS 3101.
Standards
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Dec. 16, 2021
PCAOB makes HFCAA determinations regarding mainland China and Hong Kong.
International
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Oct. 20, 2021
PCAOB posts new resources for auditors of small businesses and broker-dealers.
Broker-Dealers & Small Businesses
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Oct. 18, 2021
PCAOB provides preview of 2020 inspection observations.
Inspections
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Oct. 7, 2021
PCAOB released staff guidance on considerations regarding the relevance and reliability of information from external sources that the auditor plans to use as audit evidence.
Standards
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Sep. 28, 2021
PCAOB solicits additional public comment on proposed new requirements for the lead auditor’s use of other auditors.
Standards
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Sep. 22, 2021
PCAOB will hold an open meeting on September 28 to consider a request for additional comment on proposed new requirements for the lead auditor’s use of other auditors.
Standards
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Sep. 22, 2021
PCAOB adopted a new rule related to the PCAOB’s responsibilities under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA).
International
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Sep. 20, 2021
PCAOB announces 2021 Forum for Auditors of Small Businesses and Broker-Dealers.
Broker-Dealers & Small Businesses
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Sep. 16, 2021
PCAOB will hold an open meeting on September 22 to consider adoption of a rule providing a framework related to our responsibilities under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act.
International
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Aug. 19, 2021
PCAOB issues annual report on broker-dealer audits.
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May 6, 2021
PCAOB provides update on data and technology research project.
Standards
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Apr. 12, 2021
PCAOB solicits nominations for its Standards Advisory Group.
About the PCAOB
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Apr. 6, 2021
PCAOB provides audit committee resource on 2021 inspections.
Audit Committees & Inspections
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Apr. 6, 2021
PCAOB issues Spotlight providing staff outlook for 2021 inspections.
Inspections
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Feb. 1, 2021
PCAOB shares perspective from 2020 Conversations with Audit Committee Chairs.
Audit Committees
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Dec. 2, 2020
PCAOB issues COVID-19 Spotlight and provides insights and reminders for auditors.
Inspections
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Nov. 19, 2020
PCAOB adopts amendments to align independence requirements with SEC rules.
Standards
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Oct. 29, 2020
PCAOB issues interim analysis report on initial impact of critical audit matter requirements.
Economic Analysis & Standards
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