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The PCAOB sanctions CohnReznick LLP for failing to make required disclosures on a timely basis.

The PCAOB sanctions Total Asia Associates PLT for violations of quality control standards, fining the firm $80,000 and revoking its PCAOB registration.

The PCAOB sanctions Friedman LLP partners for violations of PCAOB rules and standards in audits of a China-based issuer.

Imposing $3 Million Fine and Requiring First-Ever Changes to Supervisory Structure, PCAOB Sanctions Marcum LLP for Significant Quality Control Violations.

The PCAOB sanctions Barzily & Co. Certified Public Accountants for violations of quality control rules and standards, among others.

The PCAOB sanctions RT LLP for violations of rules and standards related to quality control, documentation, and Form AP requirements.

The PCAOB sanctions Friedman LLP for improper use of unregistered Chinese firms.

The PCAOB has named experienced prosecutor Robert E. Rice Director of its Division of Enforcement and Investigations.

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PCAOB Chair Erica Y. Williams applauds congressional action to shorten the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act’s timeline.

The PCAOB sanctions six firms for failing to make required disclosures.

The PCAOB sanctions EY Canada engagement partner for flawed auditing of management estimate.

The PCAOB sanctions firm and partner for numerous violations of standards related to documentation and quality control.

The PCAOB sanctions three individuals for violating PCAOB standards on relationships between a company and its related parties.

Imposing $7.7 million in fines, the PCAOB sanctions three firms and four individuals from KPMG global network.

The PCAOB sanctions a firm and partner for violating PCAOB rules and quality control standards.

The PCAOB sanctions three firms for failing to disclose unregistered firm participation in public company audits.

The PCAOB imposes the highest individual penalty ever and bars audit partner for misleading inspectors and investigators.

Following a sweep, the PCAOB sanctions four audit firms for failing to disclose who worked on audits.

The PCAOB sanctions firm and audit partner for noncooperation with a Board inspection.

The PCAOB sanctions audit firm and two partners for improper use and reporting of unregistered firm.