All News & Events Updates
Feb. 6, 2024
The PCAOB has barred and fined an engagement partner and engagement quality review partner for failures in auditing financial statements and internal controls.
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Jan. 30, 2024
A PCAOB staff report provides insights and reminders for auditors regarding potential factors contributing to high deficiency rates in broker-dealer engagements.
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Jan. 24, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned audit firm Jack Shama and its sole proprietor for audit and quality control violations.
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Jan. 23, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned Haynie & Company and four of its current and former partners for audit and quality control violations.
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Jan. 11, 2024
The PCAOB has announced the appointment of James Cappoli as General Counsel.
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Dec. 20, 2023
The PCAOB has announced the appointment of Pamela C. Dyson as Chief Information Officer.
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Dec. 20, 2023
In a new staff report, the PCAOB’s staff has outlined 2024 inspection priorities, with a focus on driving improvements in audit quality.
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Nov. 30, 2023
Imposing $7.9 million in fines, the PCAOB has sanctioned three China-based firms and four individuals in historic settlements.
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Nov. 30, 2023
Chair Williams issues statement on the PCAOB’s enforcement orders against China-Based firms.
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Nov. 28, 2023
The PCAOB has sanctioned three firms for failing to make required Form AP disclosures, or to do so on a timely basis.
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Nov. 28, 2023
The PCAOB has sanctioned three firms for failing to make required disclosures on Form 3, or to do so on a timely basis.
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Nov. 16, 2023
The PCAOB approved its 2024 budget to carry out its strategic plan’s goals and protect investors.
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Nov. 15, 2023
The PCAOB has sanctioned six audit firms for violating PCAOB rules and standards related to audit committee communications.
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Nov. 15, 2023
The PCAOB has sanctioned Somerset CPAs, P.C. and three of its partners for violations of PCAOB rules and audit standards.
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Nov. 15, 2023
The PCAOB has sanctioned KPMG AZSA LLC for quality control violations.
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Nov. 14, 2023
The PCAOB has fined PwC Greece $3 million for audit violations.
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Nov. 9, 2023
The PCAOB will hold an open meeting at 10:00 a.m. ET on Thursday, November 16, 2023, to consider its 2024 budget.
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Oct. 27, 2023
The PCAOB has announced the agenda for the November 2 meeting of its Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group.
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Oct. 25, 2023
The PCAOB announced that George R. Botic has been sworn in as a Board Member.
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Oct. 24, 2023
The PCAOB has sanctioned Smythe LLP for improper use of unregistered firms in four audits.
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