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PCAOB Response to COVID-19

On May 11 we provided an update on our operations. 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.

On April 2 we posted a COVID-19: Reminders for Audits Nearing Completion Spotlight to provide important reminders to auditors relating to audits of issuers and broker-dealers that are nearing completion.

Learn more about the PCAOB's response to COVID-19

A Guide to Reading the PCAOB's New Inspection Report

The PCAOB issued the six largest U.S. firm inspection reports in a new user-friendly format. We also released a guide which details key changes to the report.

Read the Guide to Reading the PCAOB's New Inspection Report

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 Announces 2020 Forums on Auditing in the Small Business Environment and on Auditing Broker-Dealers (September 9)
PCAOB Updates Research and Standard-Setting Agendas (September 8)
PCAOB Posts 2019 Annual Report on the Interim Inspection Program Related to Audits of Brokers and Dealers (Aug. 20)
PCAOB Posts Conversations with Audit Committee Chairs: COVID-19 and the Audit (July 31)
234 Students Named PCAOB Scholars for the 2020-2021 Academic Year (July 13)
Jackie Cottrell Named PCAOB Director of Office of External Affairs (June 29)
PCAOB Announces Webinar for Audit Committee Members (June 10)
PCAOB Issues Six Largest U.S. Firm Inspection Reports in New User-Friendly Format, Guide to Reading Reports (June 1)
PCAOB Posts Guide to Reading the PCAOB's New Inspection Report (June 1)
PCAOB Posts Audits Involving Cryptoassets (May 26)
PCAOB Posts Data and Technology Research Project Update (May 12)
PCAOB Update on Operations in Light of COVID-19 (May 11)
PCAOB Posts Request for Comment, Seeks Stakeholder Input on Critical Audit Matters (April 17)
PCAOB Staff Provides Reminders for Audits Nearing Completion in Light of COVID-19 (April 2)
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)

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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)

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