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Jun. 18, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned De Visser Gray LLP for quality control violations related to audit methodology, critical audit matters, independence, audit committee communications, and Form AP.
Enforcement
Jun. 18, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned two firms for violations of rules related to required reporting.
Enforcement
Jun. 10, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned L&L CPAs, PA and three associated individuals for violations related to quality control, audit failures, and Form AP deadlines.
Enforcement
May 21, 2024
Imposing a $400,000 fine, the PCAOB has sanctioned MaloneBailey, LLP for pervasive quality control violations.
Enforcement
May 7, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned three auditors for failures relating to obtaining audit evidence, exercising professional skepticism, and other violations.
Enforcement
Apr. 10, 2024
The PCAOB has imposed $2 million in fines on Deloitte Indonesia and Deloitte Philippines and barred Deloitte Philippines’ former National Professional Practice Director.
Enforcement
Apr. 10, 2024
The PCAOB has imposed a record $25 million fine on KPMG Netherlands and permanently barred its former Head of Assurance.
Enforcement
Apr. 10, 2024
Read Chair Williams’ remarks from press conference announcing $25 million fine on KPMG Netherlands and $2 million in fines against Deloitte Indonesia and Deloitte Philippines.
Enforcement
Apr. 9, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned a Singapore firm for quality control violations.
Enforcement
Mar. 28, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned five firms for violations related to audit documentation and disclosure of who worked on audits.
Enforcement
Mar. 28, 2024
The PCAOB has fined PwC $2.75 million for quality control violations relating to independence.
Enforcement
Mar. 28, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned PwC Australia for violations related to reporting and quality control monitoring requirements.
Enforcement
Mar. 20, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned three partners of KPMG’s China affiliate for violations of audit standards.
Enforcement
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
Mar. 5, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned Gries & Associates for deficient audit work that preceded multiple financial restatements.
Enforcement
Feb. 21, 2024
Imposing $2 million in fines, PCAOB sanctions WithumSmith+Brown, PC for pervasive quality control violations involving SPAC audits.
Enforcement
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.
Enforcement
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
Jan. 24, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned audit firm Jack Shama and its sole proprietor for audit and quality control violations.
Enforcement
Jan. 23, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned Haynie & Company and four of its current and former partners for audit and quality control violations.
Enforcement