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Jul. 25, 2023
Audits with deficiencies rose again in 2022, according to new PCAOB Staff report.
Inspections
Jul. 19, 2023
The PCAOB has enhanced its website with new ways for investors and others to find and understand information in inspection reports.
Inspections
Jun. 30, 2023
Investor Bulletin - Opportunity to Comment on PCAOB Proposal on Noncompliance With Laws and Regulations
Information for Investors
Jun. 21, 2023
A new PCAOB staff resource for audit committees aims to facilitate dialogue on the risk of fraud and other topics.
Audit Committees
Jun. 14, 2023
PCAOB staff report: auditors must respond to unique risks of crypto assets, including fraud.
Inspections
May 10, 2023
The PCAOB has posted its first-ever inspection reports for audit firms located in mainland China and Hong Kong.
Inspections & International
May 2, 2023
The PCAOB enhances the transparency of its inspection reports with new section on auditor independence and more.
Inspections
Apr. 19, 2023
A new PCAOB staff report provides insights on audits of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and de-SPAC transactions.
Inspections
Apr. 17, 2023
Investor Bulletin - Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Standard Addressing Core Auditing Principles and Responsibilities
Information for Investors
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.
Inspections
Mar. 8, 2023
Investor Advisory - Exercise caution with third-party verification/proof of reserve reports.
Information for Investors
Feb. 2, 2023
The PCAOB expects firms to remedy quality control deficiencies. Read our staff report to learn more.
Inspections
Dec. 23, 2022
PCAOB Chair Erica Y. Williams applauds congressional action to shorten the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act’s timeline.
International
Dec. 8, 2022
Audits with deficiencies increased in 2021, according to a new PCAOB staff report.
Inspections
Aug. 31, 2022
The PCAOB provides 2021 observations from the target team, a group of inspectors who focus on emerging audit risks and topics.
Inspections
Aug. 19, 2022
The PCAOB issues annual report on inspections of broker-dealer audits.
Inspections
Aug. 17, 2022
The PCAOB releases 2022 audit committee resource.
Audit Committees
Jun. 30, 2022
PCAOB issues Spotlight providing staff overview for planned 2022 inspections.
Inspections
Mar. 24, 2022
PCAOB shares perspective from 2021 conversations with audit committee chairs.
Audit Committees
Mar. 21, 2022
PCAOB releases Spotlight on the use of a service provider in the confirmation process.
Inspections