All International Updates

The PCAOB entered into a cooperative arrangement with The Auditing Oversight Authority of the Slovak Republic to oversee auditors in each regulator’s respective jurisdictions.

The PCAOB has entered into a cooperative arrangement with the Romanian audit regulator.

Today, the PCAOB concluded its 2024 International Institute on Audit Regulation in Washington, DC. This year’s event drew together nearly 90 officials from audit regulators in 40 non-U.S. jurisdictions.

The PCAOB has imposed $2 million in fines on Deloitte Indonesia and Deloitte Philippines and barred Deloitte Philippines’ former National Professional Practice Director.

The PCAOB has imposed a record $25 million fine on KPMG Netherlands and permanently barred its former Head of Assurance.

Imposing $7.9 million in fines, the PCAOB has sanctioned three China-based firms and four individuals in historic settlements.

Today, the PCAOB concluded its 2023 International Institute on Audit Regulation in Washington, DC. This year’s event drew together nearly 90 officials from audit regulators in 35 non-U.S. jurisdictions.

The PCAOB has posted its first-ever inspection reports for audit firms located in mainland China and Hong Kong.

Inspections & International

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

The PCAOB secures complete access to inspect and investigate Chinese firms for the first time in history.

Today, the PCAOB concluded its 2022 International Institute on Audit Regulation in Washington, DC. This year’s event drew together 76 officials from audit regulators in 38 non-U.S. jurisdictions.

PCAOB signs agreement with Chinese authorities, taking first step toward complete access for PCAOB to select, inspect and investigate in China.

PCAOB highlights key considerations for auditors related to the invasion of Ukraine.

Karen B. Dietrich named the Director of the Office of International Affairs for the PCAOB.

About the PCAOB

PCAOB makes HFCAA determinations regarding mainland China and Hong Kong.

PCAOB adopted a new rule related to the PCAOB’s responsibilities under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA).

PCAOB will hold an open meeting on September 22 to consider adoption of a rule providing a framework related to our responsibilities under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act.

PCAOB announces webinar for investors on international issues.

PCAOB proposes rule to create framework for HFCAA determinations.

PCAOB to consider proposed rule to provide framework for HFCAA determinations.