All News & Events Updates

May 30, 2023

The PCAOB will hold an open meeting on Tuesday June 6, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider issuing for public comment a proposal on auditor requirements regarding noncompliance with laws and regulations.

Standards
May 16, 2023

The PCAOB has revised its standard-setting agenda and added rulemaking projects to enhance investor protection.

Standards
May 10, 2023

The PCAOB has posted its first-ever inspection reports for audit firms located in mainland China and Hong Kong.

Inspections & International
May 2, 2023

The PCAOB enhances the transparency of its inspection reports with new section on auditor independence and more.

Inspections
Apr. 11, 2023

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

Enforcement
Apr. 5, 2023

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

About the PCAOB
Mar. 28, 2023

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

Standards
Mar. 27, 2023

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

Enforcement
Mar. 23, 2023

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

About the PCAOB
Mar. 22, 2023

The PCAOB has named experienced prosecutor Robert E. Rice Director of its Division of Enforcement and Investigations.

About the PCAOB
Mar. 21, 2023

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.

Standards
Mar. 2, 2023

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

About the PCAOB
Dec. 23, 2022

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

International
Dec. 22, 2022

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

Enforcement
Dec. 22, 2022

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

Enforcement
Dec. 21, 2022

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

Enforcement
Dec. 20, 2022

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

Enforcement
Dec. 20, 2022

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

Standards
Dec. 16, 2022

Randy L. Thornton named the PCAOB’s Chief Human Resources Officer.

About the PCAOB
Dec. 15, 2022

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

International