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Jul. 16, 2026
The PCAOB announced that 677 students from U.S. colleges and universities have been named PCAOB Scholars for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Jul. 15, 2026
On July 20, the PCAOB will hold an open meeting to consider requesting public comment on draft goals and objectives for the PCAOB’s 2026-2030 strategic plan.
Jul. 1, 2026
The PCAOB announced the appointment of George Kostolampros as General Counsel.
Jun. 29, 2026
The PCAOB announced the appointment of Dr. Ying Li Compton as its Chief Economist and Director of the Office of Economic and Risk Analysis.
Jun. 26, 2026
Chief Auditor Barbara Vanich will leave the PCAOB after more than 17 years of service.
Jun. 25, 2026
The PCAOB today announced the establishment of a Firm Consultation Process designed to provide timely and consistent guidance from PCAOB staff.
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Jun. 15, 2026
The PCAOB announced the appointment of George G. Demos as Director of its Division of Enforcement and Investigations.
Jun. 3, 2026
The PCAOB will hold an open meeting to consider issuing proposed amendments related to QC 1000, the PCAOB’s quality control standard, for public comment.
May 28, 2026
The PCAOB is seeking investors, audit committee members, auditors, financial executives, and other experts to serve on a new advisory body: the Inspections Modernization Council. Applications are due on June 15, 2026.
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May 19, 2026
Randy L. Thornton has been named the PCAOB’s Chief Operating Officer.
May 5, 2026
The PCAOB has posted updates to its standard-setting, research, and rulemaking projects.
Apr. 30, 2026
The PCAOB will hold a meeting of its Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group on May 6, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET.
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Apr. 23, 2026
The PCAOB will hold a meeting of its Investor Advisory Group on April 29, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. ET.
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Apr. 14, 2026
The PCAOB has released its 2025 Annual Report, which summarizes its operations and financial results from last year.
Apr. 13, 2026
PCAOB Chairman Demetrios (Jim) Logothetis will host a forum on auditing in the small business environment and on auditing broker-dealers on May 13, 2026, in Jersey City, NJ.
Mar. 31, 2026
The PCAOB has issued a request for public comment seeking input regarding the PCAOB’s strategic priorities.
Mar. 26, 2026
The PCAOB will hold an open meeting at 10:00 a.m. ET on March 31, 2026. At the meeting, the Board will consider issuing a request for public comment to help inform the PCAOB’s strategic priorities.
Mar. 23, 2026
The PCAOB announces its annual forum series for auditors of small businesses and auditors of broker-dealers. The first two in-person events will be hosted by PCAOB Chairman Demetrios (Jim) Logothetis and Board Member Mark Calabria.
Mar. 13, 2026
The PCAOB today announced the launch of the Audit Practitioner Fellowship Program within the Office of the Chief Auditor, a new initiative designed to bring additional experienced auditors to the PCAOB to share their unique expertise with PCAOB staff.
Feb. 10, 2026