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Dec. 4, 2025
The PCAOB has sanctioned a U.S. audit firm for violations that include failure to reasonably supervise an unregistered China-based public accounting firm.
Enforcement
Nov. 19, 2025
The PCAOB has entered into a cooperative arrangement with the Lithuanian audit regulator.
International
Oct. 30, 2025
The PCAOB has announced the agenda for the November 5 meeting of its Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group.
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Oct. 9, 2025
On November 12, 2025, Board Member Kara M. Stein will host a forum in Los Angeles for auditors of small businesses and auditors of broker-dealers.
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Oct. 7, 2025
The PCAOB has sanctioned a former audit partner for multiple violations of PCAOB rules and standards.
Enforcement
Sep. 23, 2025
The PCAOB has sanctioned a U.S. audit firm for violations related to communications between predecessor and successor auditors.
Enforcement
Sep. 19, 2025
The PCAOB announces the agenda for the September 25 meeting of its Investor Advisory Group.
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Aug. 26, 2025
The PCAOB has launched the Smaller Firm Resource Group.
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Aug. 20, 2025
The PCAOB is seeking nominations for members of its Investor Advisory Group and Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group.
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Aug. 14, 2025
On September 16, 2025, Board Member Thompson will host a forum in Irving, Texas, for auditors of small businesses and auditors of broker-dealers.
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Jul. 22, 2025
The PCAOB has permanently revoked the registration of Hong Kong firm Centurion ZD CPA & Co. and permanently barred the firm’s owner for numerous violations of PCAOB rules and standards, including in connection with Chinese company audits.
Enforcement
Jul. 22, 2025
A record 685 students from U.S. colleges and universities have been named PCAOB Scholars for the 2025-2026 academic year. Each PCAOB Scholar will receive a $15,000 award.
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Jul. 11, 2025
The PCAOB has sanctioned PWR CPA LLP for failing to conduct inquiries regarding fraud risks and other repeated violations.
Enforcement
Jul. 11, 2025
The PCAOB has sanctioned two firms for violations related to required audit records and disclosure of key information for investors.
Enforcement
Jul. 10, 2025
The PCAOB has sanctioned Michael Coglianese, CPA P.C., for engagement quality review failures on 17 engagements.
Enforcement
Jul. 2, 2025
The PCAOB will host two virtual workshops on July 17 and July 31 to provide individuals at smaller audit firms responsible for implementing QC 1000 with the opportunity to engage with PCAOB staff ahead of the standard’s effective date.
Standards
Jun. 25, 2025
PCAOB imposes a total of $8.5 million in fines on three Dutch firms for quality control violations related to widespread training exam misconduct.
Enforcement
Jun. 24, 2025
The PCAOB has permanently barred Michael T. Studer, CPA, and permanently revoked the PCAOB registration of his firm, Michael T. Studer CPA P.C.
Enforcement
Jun. 12, 2025
The PCAOB has sanctioned a firm and one of its partners for, among other violations, failing to properly document five audits.
Enforcement
May 29, 2025
The PCAOB announced the appointment of Connor Raso as Acting General Counsel and thanked outgoing General Counsel James Cappoli for his service.
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