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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.

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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The PCAOB has sanctioned PWR CPA LLP for failing to conduct inquiries regarding fraud risks and other repeated violations.

The PCAOB has sanctioned two firms for violations related to required audit records and disclosure of key information for investors.

The PCAOB has sanctioned Michael Coglianese, CPA P.C., for engagement quality review failures on 17 engagements.

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.

PCAOB imposes a total of $8.5 million in fines on three Dutch firms for quality control violations related to widespread training exam misconduct.

The PCAOB has permanently barred Michael T. Studer, CPA, and permanently revoked the PCAOB registration of his firm, Michael T. Studer CPA P.C.

The PCAOB has sanctioned a firm and one of its partners for, among other violations, failing to properly document five audits.

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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The PCAOB has announced the agenda for the May 22 meeting of its Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group.

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A new Spotlight provides high-level observations and takeaways from the PCAOB staff’s conversations with 272 audit committee chairs in 2024.

On June 17, 2025, the PCAOB will host a workshop in Irving, Texas, to provide individuals at smaller audit firms who are directly responsible for implementing QC 1000 with hands-on activities and the opportunity to engage with PCAOB staff.

The PCAOB announced the appointment of Dr. Joshua T. White as the PCAOB's Acting Chief Economist and Director of its Office of Economic and Risk Analysis and Dr. Martin C. Schmalz’s return to the University of Oxford.

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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 made available new downloadable datasets providing multiyear information related to PCAOB inspection findings.

The PCAOB has announced the agenda for the April 29 meeting of its Investor Advisory Group.

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The PCAOB has sanctioned Adeptus Partners LLC and a partner for violations related to supervision, review, and quality control.

On May 13, 2025, the PCAOB will host a workshop in Washington, DC, to provide individuals at smaller audit firms who are directly responsible for implementing QC 1000 with hands-on activities.

On May 1, 2025, Board Member Botic will host a forum in Jersey City for auditors of small businesses and auditors of broker-dealers.

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