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Mar. 11, 2025
The PCAOB announced settled disciplinary orders sanctioning nine firms from KPMG’s global network for violations of PCAOB rules and standards, including quality control standards.
Enforcement
Mar. 3, 2025
On April 3, 2025, Chair Williams will host a PCAOB forum in Chicago for auditors of small businesses and broker-dealers.
About the PCAOB
Feb. 26, 2025
The PCAOB has sanctioned a former engagement partner for violating multiple PCAOB rules and standards, including failure to cooperate with a PCAOB inspection.
Enforcement
Feb. 25, 2025
The PCAOB has sanctioned an audit firm, finding that quality control deficiencies resulted in widespread answer sharing by firm personnel on internal training tests.
Enforcement
Feb. 18, 2025
On March 18, 2025, Board Member Christina Ho will host a rescheduled PCAOB forum in Miami for auditors of small businesses and broker-dealers.
About the PCAOB
Feb. 12, 2025
The PCAOB has sanctioned an audit partner for issuing audit report before completing all necessary audit procedures.
Enforcement
Feb. 11, 2025
The PCAOB has sanctioned an audit partner for improperly and repeatedly altering workpapers in two PCAOB inspections and a PCAOB investigation.
Enforcement
Jan. 28, 2025
Continuing its efforts to support smaller audit firms, the PCAOB has launched a new online resource page: Information for Smaller Audit Firms.
About the PCAOB
Jan. 15, 2025
The PCAOB has sanctioned SS Accounting and Auditing Inc. and partner for multiple violations of PCAOB rules and standards.
Enforcement
Jan. 14, 2025
Imposing a $500,000 fine, the PCAOB has sanctioned Baker Tilly US, LLP for quality control violations.
Enforcement
Dec. 3, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned a firm and three of its partners for attempting to deceive the PCAOB’s inspection staff, among other violations.
Enforcement
Dec. 3, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned an audit firm and its sole partner for violations of PCAOB rules and standards.
Enforcement
Nov. 21, 2024
The PCAOB has adopted amendments to standardize disclosure of firm and engagement metrics and to modernize the PCAOB’s reporting framework.
Standards
Nov. 21, 2024
The PCAOB has approved its 2025 budget to carry out its strategic plan’s goals and protect investors.
About the PCAOB
Nov. 20, 2024
The PCAOB has completed the series of in-person forums for auditors of smaller businesses and broker-dealers planned for 2024, reflecting a renewed focus on supporting smaller audit firms.
About the PCAOB
Nov. 19, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned five firms for violations of rules related to required reporting.
Enforcement
Nov. 15, 2024
The PCAOB will hold an open meeting at 10:00 a.m. ET on Nov. 21, 2024, to consider adopting requirements related to (1) firm and engagement metrics and (2) the PCAOB’s firm reporting framework. The Board will also consider its 2025 budget.
Standards
Nov. 14, 2024
The PCAOB has adopted a rule amendment aimed at enhancing the usefulness of audit firm registration information.
Standards
Nov. 8, 2024
The PCAOB has revoked the registration of a Chinese firm for repeatedly violating PCAOB reporting rules and failing to cooperate with a Board investigation.
Enforcement
Nov. 8, 2024
At a Nov. 14 open meeting, the PCAOB will consider adopting a rule amendment aimed at enhancing the PCAOB’s registration program.
Standards