All Preparer Updates

Dec. 17, 2021

The PCAOB released updates to its Staff Guidance on Form AP and Related Voluntary Audit Report Disclosure Under AS 3101.

Standards
Dec. 16, 2021

PCAOB makes HFCAA determinations regarding mainland China and Hong Kong.

International
Oct. 20, 2021

PCAOB posts new resources for auditors of small businesses and broker-dealers.

Broker-Dealers & Small Businesses
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. 20, 2021

PCAOB announces 2021 Forum for Auditors of Small Businesses and Broker-Dealers.

Broker-Dealers & Small Businesses
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
Aug. 19, 2021

PCAOB issues annual report on broker-dealer audits.

Inspections
May 6, 2021

PCAOB provides update on data and technology research project.

Standards
Apr. 12, 2021

PCAOB solicits nominations for its Standards Advisory Group.

About the PCAOB
Apr. 6, 2021

PCAOB provides audit committee resource on 2021 inspections.

Audit Committees & Inspections
Apr. 6, 2021

PCAOB issues Spotlight providing staff outlook for 2021 inspections.

Inspections
Feb. 1, 2021

PCAOB shares perspective from 2020 Conversations with Audit Committee Chairs.

Audit Committees
Dec. 2, 2020

PCAOB issues COVID-19 Spotlight and provides insights and reminders for auditors.

Inspections
Nov. 19, 2020

PCAOB adopts amendments to align independence requirements with SEC rules.

Standards
Oct. 29, 2020

PCAOB issues interim analysis report on initial impact of critical audit matter requirements.

Economic Analysis & Standards