All Preparer Updates
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. 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. 8, 2023
Investor Advisory - Exercise caution with third-party verification/proof of reserve reports.
Information for Investors
Mar. 2, 2023
The PCAOB announces the agenda for the March 9 meeting of its Investor Advisory Group.
About the PCAOB
Feb. 2, 2023
The PCAOB expects firms to remedy quality control deficiencies. Read our staff report to learn more.
Inspections
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 has issued for public comment a proposal to strengthen and modernize its requirements for the auditor’s use of confirmation.
Standards
Dec. 20, 2022
The PCAOB sanctions three individuals for violating PCAOB standards on relationships between a company and its related parties.
Enforcement
Dec. 15, 2022
The PCAOB secures complete access to inspect and investigate Chinese firms for the first time in history.
International
Dec. 12, 2022
The PCAOB will hold an open meeting on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider issuing for public comment a proposal to strengthen and modernize requirements for the auditor’s use of confirmation.
Standards
Dec. 8, 2022
Audits with deficiencies increased in 2021, according to a new PCAOB staff report.
Inspections
Dec. 8, 2022
The PCAOB issues interim analysis report and staff white papers related to impact of estimates and specialists requirements.
Standards
Dec. 7, 2022
The PCAOB issues interim analysis report and staff white papers related to impact of critical audit matters.
Standards
Dec. 6, 2022
Imposing $7.7 million in fines, the PCAOB sanctions three firms and four individuals from KPMG global network.
Enforcement
Nov. 30, 2022
The PCAOB launches the Technology Innovation Alliance Working Group.
About the PCAOB
Nov. 18, 2022
The PCAOB has approved its strategic plan along with the 2023 budget to carry out the plan’s goals and protect investors.
About the PCAOB