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Apr. 12, 2022
PCAOB requests comment on the impact of auditing requirements related to estimates and specialists.
Standards
Apr. 5, 2022
PCAOB sanctions former KPMG Vice Chair of Audit for failure reasonably to supervise, imposing largest individual penalty ever in a settled proceeding.
Enforcement
Mar. 31, 2022
PCAOB highlights key considerations for auditors related to the invasion of Ukraine.
International
Mar. 24, 2022
PCAOB shares perspective from 2021 conversations with audit committee chairs.
Audit Committees
Mar. 23, 2022
The PCAOB will hold an open meeting on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. ET to consider adoption of charters for new advisory groups.
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Dec. 16, 2021
PCAOB makes HFCAA determinations regarding mainland China and Hong Kong.
Oct. 18, 2021
PCAOB provides preview of 2020 inspection observations.
Inspections
Oct. 7, 2021
PCAOB released staff guidance on considerations regarding the relevance and reliability of information from external sources that the auditor plans to use as audit evidence.
Standards
Sep. 28, 2021
PCAOB solicits additional public comment on proposed new requirements for the lead auditor’s use of other auditors.
Standards
Sep. 22, 2021
PCAOB will hold an open meeting on September 28 to consider a request for additional comment on proposed new requirements for the lead auditor’s use of other auditors.
Standards
Sep. 22, 2021
PCAOB adopted a new rule related to the PCAOB’s responsibilities under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (HFCAA).
International
Sep. 16, 2021
PCAOB will hold an open meeting on September 22 to consider adoption of a rule providing a framework related to our responsibilities under the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act.
International
May 13, 2021
PCAOB proposes rule to create framework for HFCAA determinations.
International
May 7, 2021
PCAOB to consider proposed rule to provide framework for HFCAA determinations.
International
Nov. 19, 2020
PCAOB adopts amendments to align independence requirements with SEC rules.
Standards
Nov. 6, 2020
PCAOB posts one settled disciplinary order.
Enforcement
Oct. 29, 2020
PCAOB issues interim analysis report on initial impact of critical audit matter requirements.
Economic Analysis & Standards
Oct. 8, 2020
PCAOB releases a new Spotlight publication, Staff Update and Preview of 2019 Inspection Observations.
Inspections