All Oversight Updates

Sep. 16, 2024

A new PCAOB staff Spotlight publication highlights common deficiencies, good practices, and other reminders related to auditor independence.

Inspections
Sep. 11, 2024

On October 9, 2024, Board Member Christina Ho will host a PCAOB forum in Miami for auditors of small businesses and broker-dealers.

About the PCAOB
Sep. 9, 2024

A new PCAOB staff report shares inspection observations related to bank financial reporting audits, including good practices.

Inspections
Aug. 15, 2024

The PCAOB released 2023 annual inspection reports, a new Spotlight on 2023 inspection findings, and website enhancements for inspection data.

Inspections
Aug. 7, 2024

On September 12, 2024, Board Member Kara M. Stein will host a PCAOB forum in Denver for auditors of small businesses and broker-dealers.

About the PCAOB
Jul. 29, 2024

The PCAOB is seeking nominations for members of its Investor Advisory Group and Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group.

About the PCAOB
Jul. 25, 2024

The PCAOB’s report on 2023 broker-dealer audits provides good practices and reminders to address high deficiency rates.

Inspections
Jul. 22, 2024

A new staff Spotlight shares observations from PCAOB staff outreach related to the use of generative artificial intelligence in audits and financial reporting.

Inspections
Jun. 27, 2024

Investor Bulletin: Opportunity To Comment on Proposal To Enhance How Auditors Address Certain Assessed Risks of Material Misstatement

Information for Investors
Jun. 18, 2024

The PCAOB has sanctioned De Visser Gray LLP for quality control violations related to audit methodology, critical audit matters, independence, audit committee communications, and Form AP.

Enforcement
Jun. 18, 2024

The PCAOB has sanctioned two firms for violations of rules related to required reporting.

Enforcement
Jun. 12, 2024

The PCAOB has adopted an updated rule to strengthen accountability for contributing to firm violations.

Standards
Jun. 12, 2024

PCAOB has updated its standards to clarify auditor responsibilities when using technology-assisted analysis.

Standards
Jun. 12, 2024

The PCAOB has issued a proposal that would strengthen and clarify the auditor’s responsibilities when designing and performing substantive analytical procedures.

Standards
Jun. 11, 2024

A new Spotlight provides high-level observations and takeaways from conversations with more than 200 audit committee chairs that PCAOB staff held in 2023.

Inspections
Jun. 10, 2024

The PCAOB has sanctioned L&L CPAs, PA and three associated individuals for violations related to quality control, audit failures, and Form AP deadlines.

Enforcement
Jun. 7, 2024

At a June 12 open meeting, the PCAOB will consider a proposal for a new standard, along with adoption of amendments to auditing standards and a PCAOB rule.

Standards
May 21, 2024

Imposing a $400,000 fine, the PCAOB has sanctioned MaloneBailey, LLP for pervasive quality control violations.

Enforcement
May 14, 2024

The PCAOB has revised its standard-setting, research, and rulemaking agendas to reflect 2024 progress.

Standards
May 13, 2024

The PCAOB has adopted a new quality control standard with an integrated, risk-based approach designed to drive continuous improvement in audit quality.

Standards