All Investor Updates

Jun. 27, 2024

Investor Bulletin: Opportunity To Comment on Proposal To Enhance How Auditors Address Certain Assessed Risks of Material Misstatement

Information for Investors
Jun. 18, 2024

The PCAOB has sanctioned De Visser Gray LLP for quality control violations related to audit methodology, critical audit matters, independence, audit committee communications, and Form AP.

Enforcement
Jun. 18, 2024

The PCAOB has sanctioned two firms for violations of rules related to required reporting.

Enforcement
Jun. 12, 2024

PCAOB has updated its standards to clarify auditor responsibilities when using technology-assisted analysis.

Standards
Jun. 11, 2024

A new Spotlight provides high-level observations and takeaways from conversations with more than 200 audit committee chairs that PCAOB staff held in 2023.

Inspections
Jun. 10, 2024

The PCAOB has sanctioned L&L CPAs, PA and three associated individuals for violations related to quality control, audit failures, and Form AP deadlines.

Enforcement
Jun. 7, 2024

At a June 12 open meeting, the PCAOB will consider a proposal for a new standard, along with adoption of amendments to auditing standards and a PCAOB rule.

Standards
May 21, 2024

Imposing a $400,000 fine, the PCAOB has sanctioned MaloneBailey, LLP for pervasive quality control violations.

Enforcement
May 14, 2024

The PCAOB has revised its standard-setting, research, and rulemaking agendas to reflect 2024 progress.

Standards
May 8, 2024

At a May 13 open meeting, the PCAOB will consider adopting new standards on (1) general responsibilities of the auditor in conducting an audit and (2) quality control.

Standards
May 7, 2024

The PCAOB has sanctioned three auditors for failures relating to obtaining audit evidence, exercising professional skepticism, and other violations.

Enforcement
May 6, 2024

A new PCAOB staff report highlights important auditing considerations related to commercial real estate.

Inspections
May 3, 2024

The PCAOB has announced the agenda for the May 9 meeting of its Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group.

About the PCAOB
May 2, 2024

On June 5, 2024, Board Member George R. Botic will host a PCAOB forum in Los Angeles for auditors of small businesses and broker-dealers.

About the PCAOB
Apr. 30, 2024

A new PCAOB staff report shares observations on how root cause analysis can drive audit quality.

Inspections
Apr. 29, 2024

Investor Advisory: PCAOB Investor Advisory Group Requests Public Submit Examples of Critical or Key Audit Matters

Information for Investors
Apr. 26, 2024

Investor Bulletin: Opportunity To Comment on Proposals To Enhance Transparency Into Audits and Audit Firms

Information for Investors
Apr. 18, 2024

The PCAOB has announced the agenda for the April 24 meeting of its Investor Advisory Group.

About the PCAOB
Apr. 18, 2024

A new PCAOB staff report shares observations that can help auditors properly test information produced by companies and external sources.

Inspections
Apr. 17, 2024

The PCAOB has announced a series of in-person forums on auditing in the small business environment and on auditing broker-dealers, starting in Chicago on May 22, 2024.

About the PCAOB