Driving improvement in audit quality to protect investors
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers.
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Aug. 15, 2024
The PCAOB released 2023 annual inspection reports, a new Spotlight on 2023 inspection findings, and website enhancements for inspection data.

Aug. 1, 2024
A record 676 students have been named PCAOB Scholars for the 2024-2025 academic year, and the scholarship amount has increased to $15,000 per student.

Your Tips Help the PCAOB Protect Investors
How can you play a role in helping to protect investors? The public can play a critical role in our enforcement efforts by letting us know when they see something amiss.
PCAOB Chair Erica Y. Williams explains the different ways you can send tips to the PCAOB. Watch our video to see what types of information are useful to the PCAOB.
Feb. 27, 2025
The PCAOB has posted a new knowledge check designed to help auditors gauge their understanding of key aspects of the PCAOB’s new confirmation standard.

Feb. 26, 2025
The PCAOB has sanctioned a former engagement partner for violating multiple PCAOB rules and standards, including failure to cooperate with a PCAOB inspection.
