All Auditor Updates
Oct. 4, 2023
The PCAOB announces the agenda for the October 10 meeting of its Investor Advisory Group.
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Sep. 28, 2023
The PCAOB has adopted a new standard for the auditor’s use of confirmation.
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Sep. 28, 2023
A new Spotlight publication provides highlights from conversations with more than 200 audit committee chairs that PCAOB staff held in 2022.
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Sep. 26, 2023
The PCAOB has sanctioned BDO USA, P.C. and two of its partners for violations of PCAOB rules and audit standards.
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Sep. 22, 2023
The PCAOB will hold an open meeting at 2:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, September 28, 2023, to consider adoption of a new standard for the auditor’s use of confirmation.
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Sep. 21, 2023
On October 26, 2023, the PCAOB will livestream its Forum on Auditing in the Small Business Environment and on Auditing Broker-Dealers.
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Sep. 20, 2023
Investor Bulletin - Opportunity to Comment on Proposal to Strengthen Accountability for Contributing to an Audit Firm’s Violations
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Sep. 19, 2023
The PCAOB has issued a proposal to strengthen accountability for contributing to firm violations.
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Sep. 14, 2023
The PCAOB will hold an open meeting on September 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider issuing for public comment a proposal to amend the Board’s rule on contributory liability for firm violations.
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Sep. 12, 2023
The PCAOB has sanctioned K.R. Margetson Ltd. and Keith R. Margetson for violating PCAOB audit and quality control standards.
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Aug. 29, 2023
The PCAOB has sanctioned Warren Averett, LLC for auditor independence and quality control violations.
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Aug. 17, 2023
The PCAOB has sanctioned AJ Robbins, CPA, LLC and Allan Jeffrie Robbins, CPA for violations of various PCAOB rules and standards.
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Aug. 11, 2023
The PCAOB has sanctioned three audit firms for failing to report required information to the PCAOB.
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Aug. 10, 2023
The PCAOB’s report on 2022 broker-dealer audits provides recommended actions to address rising deficiency rates.
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Aug. 10, 2023
The PCAOB has sanctioned RAM Associates & Company LLC and owner for quality control and other violations.
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Aug. 9, 2023
The PCAOB has sanctioned Ciro E. Adams, CPA, LLC and its engagement partner for violations of audit standards in multiple issuer audits.
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Aug. 9, 2023
The PCAOB has sanctioned Blue & Co., LLC for auditor independence and quality control violations.
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Aug. 8, 2023
The PCAOB has sanctioned K G Somani & Co. LLP and engagement partner for violations of audit and quality control standards.
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Aug. 3, 2023
The PCAOB is seeking nominations for members of its Investor Advisory Group and Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group.
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Jul. 28, 2023
Investor Bulletin - Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Updates to PCAOB Standards Addressing the Use of Data Analytics by Auditors
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