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Oct. 18, 2021
PCAOB provides preview of 2020 inspection observations.
Inspections
Oct. 7, 2021
PCAOB released staff guidance on considerations regarding the relevance and reliability of information from external sources that the auditor plans to use as audit evidence.
Standards
Sep. 28, 2021
PCAOB solicits additional public comment on proposed new requirements for the lead auditor’s use of other auditors.
Standards
Sep. 22, 2021
PCAOB adopted a new rule related to the PCAOB’s responsibilities under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA).
International
Sep. 20, 2021
PCAOB announces 2021 Forum for Auditors of Small Businesses and Broker-Dealers.
Broker-Dealers & Small Businesses
Sep. 16, 2021
PCAOB will hold an open meeting on September 22 to consider adoption of a rule providing a framework related to our responsibilities under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act.
International
Aug. 19, 2021
PCAOB issues annual report on broker-dealer audits.
Inspections
Jun. 22, 2021
The PCAOB Acting Chairperson Duane DesParte announced that he has directed staff to reassess the organization’s stakeholder engagement efforts, including revisiting for Board consideration the structure and membership of its advisory groups.
About the PCAOB
May 6, 2021
PCAOB provides update on data and technology research project.
Standards
Apr. 12, 2021
PCAOB solicits nominations for its Standards Advisory Group.
About the PCAOB
Apr. 6, 2021
PCAOB provides audit committee resource on 2021 inspections.
Audit Committees & Inspections
Apr. 6, 2021
PCAOB issues Spotlight providing staff outlook for 2021 inspections.
Inspections
Mar. 29, 2021
PCAOB approves formation of new Standards Advisory Group to increase stakeholder engagement and provide advice.
About the PCAOB
Feb. 1, 2021
PCAOB shares perspective from 2020 Conversations with Audit Committee Chairs.
Audit Committees
Dec. 2, 2020
PCAOB issues COVID-19 Spotlight and provides insights and reminders for auditors.
Inspections
Nov. 17, 2020
PCAOB posts Spotlight on The PCAOB’s Use of Economic Analysis and Stakeholder Input in Standard Setting.
Economic Analysis & Standards
Nov. 12, 2020
The PCAOB provides a resource to help audit committees enhance their understanding for new PCAOB requirements regarding auditing estimates and use of specialists.
Standards
Nov. 12, 2020
PCAOB posts a resource for audit committees regarding new requirements related to estimates and specialists.
Standards
Jul. 31, 2020
PCAOB posts a publication where we asked audit committee chairs how they are thinking about the effect of COVID-19 on financial reporting and the audit as they perform their oversight duties.
Audit Committees