All Preparer Updates
Dec. 15, 2022
The PCAOB secures complete access to inspect and investigate Chinese firms for the first time in history.

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.

Dec. 8, 2022
Audits with deficiencies increased in 2021, according to a new PCAOB staff report.

Dec. 8, 2022
The PCAOB issues interim analysis report and staff white papers related to impact of estimates and specialists requirements.

Dec. 7, 2022
The PCAOB issues interim analysis report and staff white papers related to impact of critical audit matters.

Dec. 6, 2022
Imposing $7.7 million in fines, the PCAOB sanctions three firms and four individuals from KPMG global network.

Nov. 30, 2022
The PCAOB launches the Technology Innovation Alliance Working Group.

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.

Nov. 18, 2022
The PCAOB proposes a new quality control standard.

Nov. 10, 2022
The PCAOB will hold an open meeting on Friday, November 18, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. to consider a proposal for a new quality control standard, along with the 2023 budget and strategic plan.

Nov. 3, 2022
The PCAOB sanctions a firm and partner for violating PCAOB rules and quality control standards.

Oct. 27, 2022
The PCAOB announces agenda for the November 2 meeting of its Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group.

Oct. 19, 2022
The PCAOB sanctions three firms for failing to disclose unregistered firm participation in public company audits.

Oct. 18, 2022
The PCAOB imposes the highest individual penalty ever and bars audit partner for misleading inspectors and investigators.

Oct. 13, 2022
On October 26, 2022, the PCAOB will livestream its Forum on Auditing in the Small Business Environment and on Auditing Broker-Dealers.

Oct. 6, 2022
The PCAOB announces agenda for October 12 meeting of its Investor Advisory Group.

Oct. 4, 2022
Following a sweep, the PCAOB sanctions four audit firms for failing to disclose who worked on audits.

Sep. 26, 2022
The PCAOB staff requests information and comment on application and use of the PCAOB’s interim attestation standards.

Sep. 22, 2022
PCAOB Chair Williams Delivers Remarks at CII Fall Conference

Sep. 13, 2022
The PCAOB sanctions firm and audit partner for noncooperation with a Board inspection.
