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Apr. 22, 2025
The PCAOB has sanctioned Adeptus Partners LLC and a partner for violations related to supervision, review, and quality control.
Enforcement
Apr. 17, 2025
The PCAOB has posted four new staff presentation videos on the components of a firm’s system of quality control. The videos are designed to help firms with the implementation of QC 1000, A Firm’s System of Quality Control.
Standards
Apr. 10, 2025
On May 13, 2025, the PCAOB will host a workshop in Washington, DC, to provide individuals at smaller audit firms who are directly responsible for implementing QC 1000 with hands-on activities.
Standards
Apr. 7, 2025
On May 1, 2025, Board Member Botic will host a forum in Jersey City for auditors of small businesses and auditors of broker-dealers.
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Mar. 31, 2025
The PCAOB published a staff Spotlight observing improvement in deficiency rates, along with 2024 inspection reports for the six firms in the U.S. Global Network Firms inspection category.
Inspections
Mar. 26, 2025
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Information for Investors
Mar. 25, 2025
The PCAOB has sanctioned James Pai CPA PLLC and its sole partner for audit failures.
Enforcement
Mar. 24, 2025
The PCAOB has posted a series of three staff presentation videos designed to help auditors implement the monitoring and remediation process under QC 1000, A Firm’s System of Quality Control.
Standards
Mar. 20, 2025
The PCAOB has entered into a cooperative arrangement with the Romanian audit regulator.
International
Mar. 18, 2025
The PCAOB has announced the newly appointed and continuing members of its advisory groups.
About the PCAOB
Mar. 14, 2025
At a March 19 open meeting, PCAOB staff will discuss quality control monitoring and remediation process, as well as implementation resources for firms.
Standards
Mar. 13, 2025
The PCAOB has published an auditor resource on Form AP, a required form that helps investors and others know who has worked on audits.
Inspections
Mar. 12, 2025
The PCAOB has sanctioned PwC Singapore for violations of PCAOB rules and quality control standards.
Enforcement
Mar. 12, 2025
The PCAOB has sanctioned an engagement partner for multiple audit failures and a violation of independence requirements.
Enforcement
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. 27, 2025
The PCAOB has posted a new knowledge check designed to help auditors gauge their understanding of key aspects of the PCAOB’s new confirmation standard.
Standards
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.
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