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.
Inspections
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.
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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.
Sep. 25, 2024
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.
Inspections
Sep. 24, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned five audit firms for violations related to audit committee communications or reporting requirements.
Enforcement