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Apr. 17, 2025
The PCAOB has posted four new staff presentation videos on the components of a firm’s system of quality control. The videos are designed to help firms with the implementation of QC 1000, A Firm’s System of Quality Control.
Standards
Mar. 31, 2025
The PCAOB published a staff Spotlight observing improvement in deficiency rates, along with 2024 inspection reports for the six firms in the U.S. Global Network Firms inspection category.
Inspections
Mar. 26, 2025
Investor Bulletin: Why Audits Matter
Information for Investors
Mar. 24, 2025
The PCAOB has posted a series of three staff presentation videos designed to help auditors implement the monitoring and remediation process under QC 1000, A Firm’s System of Quality Control.
Standards
Mar. 20, 2025
The PCAOB has entered into a cooperative arrangement with the Romanian audit regulator.
International
Mar. 13, 2025
The PCAOB has published an auditor resource on Form AP, a required form that helps investors and others know who has worked on audits.
Inspections
Feb. 27, 2025
The PCAOB has posted a new knowledge check designed to help auditors gauge their understanding of key aspects of the PCAOB’s new confirmation standard.
Standards
Feb. 13, 2025
The PCAOB has posted a new series of knowledge checks designed to help auditors gauge their understanding of key aspects of the PCAOB’s new quality control standard.
Standards
Feb. 4, 2025
A new PCAOB staff report shares reminders, good practices, and other considerations for audit firms using the work of specialists.
Inspections
Jan. 30, 2025
The PCAOB has posted a staff presentation video designed to help firms and auditors understand a firm’s risk assessment process under the PCAOB’s new quality control standard.
Standards
Jan. 16, 2025
A new edition of the PCAOB’s Audit Focus series provides PCAOB staff insights for auditors regarding journal entries.
Inspections
Dec. 5, 2024
A new PCAOB staff report on audit firm culture offers considerations for firms looking to improve audit quality.
Inspections
Dec. 4, 2024
A new edition of the PCAOB’s Audit Focus series provides PCAOB staff insights for auditors on audit committee communications.
Inspections
Dec. 4, 2024
The PCAOB has posted a staff presentation video designed to help auditors prepare for the implementation of AS 2310, The Auditor’s Use of Confirmation.
Standards
Nov. 26, 2024
The PCAOB has posted two staff guidance documents related to the implementation of the PCAOB’s new quality control standard.
Standards
Nov. 13, 2024
The PCAOB has launched a new series of staff publications, Audit Focus, with a first edition providing insights on critical audit matters.
Inspections
Nov. 12, 2024
A new staff Spotlight publication focuses auditors on relevant considerations when performing procedures to detect, evaluate, and make communications about illegal acts by a company under audit.
Inspections
Oct. 31, 2024
The PCAOB has published a new supplement to its staff guidance concerning the remediation process.
Standards
Oct. 25, 2024
Investor Bulletin: Audit Committee and Independent Auditor Dialogue
Information for Investors
Oct. 23, 2024
The PCAOB has posted three initial resources – a practice aid, comparison document, and webinar – related to the implementation of the PCAOB’s new quality control standard.
Standards