All Updates and News Releases

Oct. 20, 2021

PCAOB posts new resources for auditors of small businesses and broker-dealers.

Broker-Dealers & Small Businesses
Oct. 18, 2021

PCAOB provides preview of 2020 inspection observations.

Inspections
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
Sep. 28, 2021

PCAOB solicits additional public comment on proposed new requirements for the lead auditor’s use of other auditors.

Standards
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
Sep. 22, 2021

PCAOB adopted a new rule related to the PCAOB’s responsibilities under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA).

International
Sep. 20, 2021

PCAOB announces 2021 Forum for Auditors of Small Businesses and Broker-Dealers.

Broker-Dealers & Small Businesses
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
Aug. 23, 2021

Joint public statement by Board Members Rebekah Goshorn Jurata and Megan Zietsman.

About the PCAOB
Aug. 19, 2021

PCAOB issues annual report on broker-dealer audits.

Inspections
Aug. 19, 2021

PCAOB issues annual report on broker-dealer audits. The report provides (1) information about our 2020 inspections approach, (2) a summary of our 2020 inspections observations, and (3) “good practices.”

Inspections
Jul. 19, 2021

PCAOB announced that 253 students from U.S. colleges and universities have been selected to receive a $10,000 scholarship for the 2021-2022 academic year.

About the PCAOB
Jun. 22, 2021

The PCAOB Acting Chairperson Duane DesParte announced that he has directed staff to reassess the organization’s stakeholder engagement efforts, including revisiting for Board consideration the structure and membership of its advisory groups.

About the PCAOB
May 19, 2021

PCAOB announces webinar for investors on international issues.

Investors
May 17, 2021

PCAOB issues 2020 Annual Report.

About the PCAOB
May 13, 2021

PCAOB proposes rule to create framework for HFCAA determinations.

International
May 7, 2021

PCAOB to consider proposed rule to provide framework for HFCAA determinations.

International
May 6, 2021

PCAOB provides update on data and technology research project.

Standards
Apr. 21, 2021

Board Member Duane M. DesParte elected IFIAR Chair.

International
Apr. 20, 2021

PCAOB enters into cooperative agreement with Belgian audit regulator.

International