All Updates and News Releases
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.

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.

Dec. 20, 2023
The PCAOB has announced the appointment of Pamela C. Dyson as Chief Information Officer.

Nov. 30, 2023
Imposing $7.9 million in fines, the PCAOB has sanctioned three China-based firms and four individuals in historic settlements.

Nov. 30, 2023
Chair Williams issues statement on the PCAOB’s enforcement orders against China-Based firms.

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.

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.

Nov. 16, 2023
The PCAOB approved its 2024 budget to carry out its strategic plan’s goals and protect investors.

Nov. 15, 2023
The PCAOB has sanctioned six audit firms for violating PCAOB rules and standards related to audit committee communications.

Nov. 15, 2023
The PCAOB has sanctioned Somerset CPAs, P.C. and three of its partners for violations of PCAOB rules and audit standards.

Nov. 15, 2023
The PCAOB has sanctioned KPMG AZSA LLC for quality control violations.

Nov. 14, 2023
The PCAOB has fined PwC Greece $3 million for audit violations.

Nov. 9, 2023
The PCAOB will hold an open meeting at 10:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, November 16, 2023, to consider its 2024 budget.

Nov. 8, 2023
Today, the PCAOB concluded its 2023 International Institute on Audit Regulation in Washington, DC. This year’s event drew together nearly 90 officials from audit regulators in 35 non-U.S. jurisdictions.

Nov. 1, 2023
The PCAOB has revised its standard-setting, research, and rulemaking agendas following record-setting action in 2023.

Oct. 27, 2023
The PCAOB has announced the agenda for the November 2 meeting of its Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group.

Oct. 25, 2023
The PCAOB announced that George R. Botic has been sworn in as a Board Member.

Oct. 24, 2023
The PCAOB has sanctioned Smythe LLP for improper use of unregistered firms in four audits.

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.

Oct. 6, 2023
The PCAOB has concluded its 2023 Conference on Auditing and Capital Markets, which attracted 359 participants from across academia.
