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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May 13, 2024
The PCAOB has adopted a new quality control standard with an integrated, risk-based approach designed to drive continuous improvement in audit quality.
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May 13, 2024
To protect investors by solidifying the foundation of every audit, the PCAOB has adopted a new standard addressing general principles and responsibilities of the auditor when conducting an audit.
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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.
Jul. 25, 2024
The PCAOB’s report on 2023 broker-dealer audits provides good practices and reminders to address high deficiency rates.
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Jul. 22, 2024
A new staff Spotlight shares observations from PCAOB staff outreach related to the use of generative artificial intelligence in audits and financial reporting.
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