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Mar. 20, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned three partners of KPMG’s China affiliate for violations of audit standards.
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Mar. 19, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned Halperin Ilanit CPA and its owner and only partner for violations of PCAOB rules and standards in multiple issuer audits.
Enforcement
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Mar. 12, 2024
Investor Bulletin: Opportunity To Comment on Proposal To Protect Investors From False or Misleading Statements About PCAOB Registration and Oversight
Information for Investors
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Mar. 5, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned Gries & Associates for deficient audit work that preceded multiple financial restatements.
Enforcement
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Mar. 4, 2024
The PCAOB announced the participants taking part in its March 6, 2024, public virtual roundtable regarding the PCAOB’s proposal on noncompliance with laws and regulations. The proposal’s comment period is also reopened through March 18, 2024.
Standards
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Feb. 27, 2024
A PCAOB rule proposal would prohibit auditors from making false or misleading statements about PCAOB registration and oversight.
Rulemaking
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Feb. 26, 2024
On March 6, 2024, PCAOB staff will host a public virtual roundtable regarding the PCAOB’s proposal on noncompliance with laws and regulations. The proposal’s comment period has been reopened through March 18, 2024.
Standards
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Feb. 22, 2024
The PCAOB will hold an open meeting on Feb. 27, 2024, to consider a proposed rule that would prohibit auditors from making false or misleading statements about PCAOB registration and oversight.
Rulemaking
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Feb. 21, 2024
Imposing $2 million in fines, PCAOB sanctions WithumSmith+Brown, PC for pervasive quality control violations involving SPAC audits.
Enforcement
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Feb. 20, 2024
In a continuing sweep, the PCAOB has sanctioned four audit firms for violating PCAOB rules and standards related to audit committee communications.
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Feb. 7, 2024
The PCAOB has announced the 2024 new, reappointed, and continuing members of its advisory groups.
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Feb. 6, 2024
The PCAOB has barred and fined an engagement partner and engagement quality review partner for failures in auditing financial statements and internal controls.
Enforcement
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Jan. 30, 2024
A PCAOB staff report provides insights and reminders for auditors regarding potential factors contributing to high deficiency rates in broker-dealer engagements.
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Jan. 24, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned audit firm Jack Shama and its sole proprietor for audit and quality control violations.
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Jan. 23, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned Haynie & Company and four of its current and former partners for audit and quality control violations.
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Dec. 21, 2023
A new staff report provides observations from the PCAOB’s target team, a group of inspectors who focus on emerging audit risks and other topics.
Inspections
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Dec. 20, 2023
In a new staff report, the PCAOB’s staff has outlined 2024 inspection priorities, with a focus on driving improvements in audit quality.
Inspections
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Nov. 30, 2023
Imposing $7.9 million in fines, the PCAOB has sanctioned three China-based firms and four individuals in historic settlements.
Enforcement
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Nov. 30, 2023
Chair Williams issues statement on the PCAOB’s enforcement orders against China-Based firms.
Enforcement
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Nov. 28, 2023
The PCAOB has sanctioned three firms for failing to make required Form AP disclosures, or to do so on a timely basis.
Enforcement
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