All Academics Updates
Mar. 11, 2025
The PCAOB announced settled disciplinary orders sanctioning nine firms from KPMG’s global network for violations of PCAOB rules and standards, including quality control standards.

Mar. 3, 2025
On April 3, 2025, Chair Williams will host a PCAOB forum in Chicago for auditors of small businesses and broker-dealers.

Feb. 27, 2025
The PCAOB has posted a new knowledge check designed to help auditors gauge their understanding of key aspects of the PCAOB’s new confirmation standard.

Feb. 26, 2025
The PCAOB has sanctioned a former engagement partner for violating multiple PCAOB rules and standards, including failure to cooperate with a PCAOB inspection.

Feb. 25, 2025
The PCAOB has sanctioned an audit firm, finding that quality control deficiencies resulted in widespread answer sharing by firm personnel on internal training tests.

Feb. 18, 2025
On March 18, 2025, Board Member Christina Ho will host a rescheduled PCAOB forum in Miami for auditors of small businesses and broker-dealers.

Feb. 13, 2025
The PCAOB has posted a new series of knowledge checks designed to help auditors gauge their understanding of key aspects of the PCAOB’s new quality control standard.

Feb. 12, 2025
The PCAOB has sanctioned an audit partner for issuing audit report before completing all necessary audit procedures.

Feb. 11, 2025
The PCAOB has sanctioned an audit partner for improperly and repeatedly altering workpapers in two PCAOB inspections and a PCAOB investigation.

Feb. 4, 2025
A new PCAOB staff report shares reminders, good practices, and other considerations for audit firms using the work of specialists.

Jan. 30, 2025
The PCAOB has posted a staff presentation video designed to help firms and auditors understand a firm’s risk assessment process under the PCAOB’s new quality control standard.

Jan. 28, 2025
Continuing its efforts to support smaller audit firms, the PCAOB has launched a new online resource page: Information for Smaller Audit Firms.

Jan. 16, 2025
A new edition of the PCAOB’s Audit Focus series provides PCAOB staff insights for auditors regarding journal entries.

Jan. 15, 2025
The PCAOB has sanctioned SS Accounting and Auditing Inc. and partner for multiple violations of PCAOB rules and standards.

Jan. 14, 2025
Imposing a $500,000 fine, the PCAOB has sanctioned Baker Tilly US, LLP for quality control violations.

Dec. 5, 2024
A new PCAOB staff report on audit firm culture offers considerations for firms looking to improve audit quality.

Dec. 4, 2024
A new edition of the PCAOB’s Audit Focus series provides PCAOB staff insights for auditors on audit committee communications.

Dec. 4, 2024
The PCAOB has posted a staff presentation video designed to help auditors prepare for the implementation of AS 2310, The Auditor’s Use of Confirmation.

Dec. 3, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned a firm and three of its partners for attempting to deceive the PCAOB’s inspection staff, among other violations.

Dec. 3, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned an audit firm and its sole partner for violations of PCAOB rules and standards.
