All Inspections Updates
Jul. 19, 2023
The PCAOB has enhanced its website with new ways for investors and others to find and understand information in inspection reports.
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Jun. 30, 2023
Investor Bulletin - Opportunity to Comment on PCAOB Proposal on Noncompliance With Laws and Regulations
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Jun. 21, 2023
A new PCAOB staff resource for audit committees aims to facilitate dialogue on the risk of fraud and other topics.
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Jun. 14, 2023
PCAOB staff report: auditors must respond to unique risks of crypto assets, including fraud.
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May 10, 2023
The PCAOB has posted its first-ever inspection reports for audit firms located in mainland China and Hong Kong.
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May 2, 2023
The PCAOB enhances the transparency of its inspection reports with new section on auditor independence and more.
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Apr. 19, 2023
A new PCAOB staff report provides insights on audits of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and de-SPAC transactions.
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Apr. 17, 2023
Investor Bulletin - Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Standard Addressing Core Auditing Principles and Responsibilities
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Apr. 17, 2023
In 2023, the PCAOB’s inspections will prioritize audit risks related to fraud, the financial services sector, and crypto. Read our staff Spotlight to learn more.
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Mar. 8, 2023
Investor Advisory - Exercise caution with third-party verification/proof of reserve reports.
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Feb. 2, 2023
The PCAOB expects firms to remedy quality control deficiencies. Read our staff report to learn more.
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Dec. 23, 2022
PCAOB Chair Erica Y. Williams applauds congressional action to shorten the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act’s timeline.
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Dec. 8, 2022
Audits with deficiencies increased in 2021, according to a new PCAOB staff report.
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Aug. 31, 2022
The PCAOB provides 2021 observations from the target team, a group of inspectors who focus on emerging audit risks and topics.
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Aug. 19, 2022
The PCAOB issues annual report on inspections of broker-dealer audits.
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Aug. 17, 2022
The PCAOB releases 2022 audit committee resource.
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Jun. 30, 2022
PCAOB issues Spotlight providing staff overview for planned 2022 inspections.
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Mar. 24, 2022
PCAOB shares perspective from 2021 conversations with audit committee chairs.
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Mar. 21, 2022
PCAOB releases Spotlight on the use of a service provider in the confirmation process.
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