All Resources Updates

Mar. 8, 2023

Investor Advisory - Exercise caution with third-party verification/proof of reserve reports.

Information for Investors
Feb. 2, 2023

The PCAOB expects firms to remedy quality control deficiencies. Read our staff report to learn more.

Inspections
Dec. 8, 2022

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

Inspections
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.

Broker-Dealers & Small Businesses
Aug. 19, 2022

The PCAOB issues annual report on inspections of broker-dealer audits.

Inspections
Aug. 17, 2022

The PCAOB releases 2022 audit committee resource.

Audit Committees
Jun. 30, 2022

PCAOB issues Spotlight providing staff overview for planned 2022 inspections.

Inspections
Apr. 14, 2022

PCAOB issues 2021 Annual Report.

About the PCAOB
Mar. 31, 2022

PCAOB highlights key considerations for auditors related to the invasion of Ukraine.

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
Sep. 20, 2021

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

Broker-Dealers & Small Businesses
May 19, 2021

PCAOB announces webinar for investors on international issues.

Investors
May 6, 2021

PCAOB provides update on data and technology research project.

Standards
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
Dec. 2, 2020

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

Inspections
Nov. 17, 2020

PCAOB posts Spotlight on The PCAOB’s Use of Economic Analysis and Stakeholder Input in Standard Setting.

Economic Analysis & Standards
Nov. 12, 2020

PCAOB posts a resource for audit committees regarding new requirements related to estimates and specialists.

Nov. 12, 2020

The PCAOB provides a resource to help audit committees enhance their understanding for new PCAOB requirements regarding auditing estimates and use of specialists.