Driving continuous improvement in audit quality
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers.
In response to COVID-19, our activities continue to be guided by two core considerations: (1) the health and safety of our employees and those with whom we interact; and (2) our statutory mission to promote audit quality.
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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
May 13, 2021
PCAOB proposes rule to create framework for HFCAA determinations.
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
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