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PCAOB Response to COVID-19

In light of COVID-19, on March 23 the Board provided audit firms the opportunity to avail themselves of a 45-day relief period, in full or in part, from inspections. We expect to fully resume inspections on May 11, 2020.

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The PCAOB 2019 Annual Report

The PCAOB’s 2019 Annual Report summarizes our operations and financial results from fiscal year 2019. It details, by strategic priority, key initiatives pursued by the five Board Members and our staff in 2019.

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Learn More About the 2019-2023 Strategic Plan
The plan reaffirms five values and five core goals that the Board will advance to effectively fulfill its mission.

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Find out who leads and participates in public company audits.

Featured Videos

Erin Dwyer joined the PCAOB as a direct point of contact for and liaison to investors, audit committees, and preparers. Erin shares some additional information about her role and these CAMs-related resources in this short video.

Chief Auditor and Director of Professional Standards Megan Zietsman describes some of the latest resources available on CAMs ahead of the effective dates.

Recent Activities

PCAOB Publishes 2019 Annual Report (March 31)
In Light of COVID-19, PCAOB Provides Audit Firms with Opportunity for Relief from Inspections (March 23)
Former Acting Director of the Division of Enforcement and Investigations Mark A. Adler to Leave the PCAOB (March 23)
PCAOB Announces Two Upcoming Webinars (March 20)
PCAOB Update on Operations In Light of COVID-19 (March 18)
Chief of Staff Francis “Abe” Dymond to Leave the PCAOB (January 31)
PCAOB Posts Conversations with Audit Committee Chairs: What We Heard & FAQs (December 18)
PCAOB Issues Quality Control Concept Release (December 17)
Open Board Meeting to Consider a Concept Release on Quality Control Standards (December 17)
Patrick Bryan Named PCAOB Director of the Division of Enforcement and Investigations (December 17)
Kenneth Lench Named PCAOB General Counsel (December 17)
PCAOB Posts Critical Audit Matters (CAMs) Spotlight (December 10)

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Recent Speeches and Statements

Statement to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Regarding the PCAOB’s 2019-2023 Strategic Plan and 2020 Budget by William D. Duhnke, Chairman (December 18)

Open Board Meeting to Consider a Concept Release on Quality Control Standards (December 17)

Open Board Meeting to Consider 2020 Budget and Five-Year Strategic Plan (November 19)

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Upcoming Events

Webinar: Auditing Accounting Estimates, Including Fair Value Measurements (April 21)
Webinar: Auditor's Use of Specialists (April 21)

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