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A new PCAOB staff Spotlight reminds auditors that professional competence and skepticism are essential to quality audits.

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A new PCAOB staff report provides insights on audits of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and de-SPAC transactions.

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Investor Bulletin - Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Standard Addressing Core Auditing Principles and Responsibilities

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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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The PCAOB sanctions RT LLP for violations of rules and standards related to quality control, documentation, and Form AP requirements.

The PCAOB has released its 2022 Annual Report, which summarizes its operations and financial results from last year.

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The PCAOB has proposed to modernize PCAOB standards that address core auditing principles and responsibilities, such as due professional care and professional skepticism.

The PCAOB sanctions Friedman LLP for improper use of unregistered Chinese firms.

The PCAOB announces agenda for the March 30 meeting of its Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group.

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The PCAOB will hold an open meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider issuing for public comment a proposal to modernize PCAOB standards that address core auditing principles and responsibilities.

Investor Advisory - Exercise caution with third-party verification/proof of reserve reports.

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The PCAOB announces the agenda for the March 9 meeting of its Investor Advisory Group.

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The PCAOB expects firms to remedy quality control deficiencies. Read our staff report to learn more.

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

The PCAOB sanctions six firms for failing to make required disclosures.

The PCAOB sanctions EY Canada engagement partner for flawed auditing of management estimate.

The PCAOB sanctions firm and partner for numerous violations of standards related to documentation and quality control.

The PCAOB has issued for public comment a proposal to strengthen and modernize its requirements for the auditor’s use of confirmation.

The PCAOB sanctions three individuals for violating PCAOB standards on relationships between a company and its related parties.

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