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May 14, 2024
The PCAOB has revised its standard-setting, research, and rulemaking agendas to reflect 2024 progress.
Standards
May 13, 2024
The PCAOB has adopted a new quality control standard with an integrated, risk-based approach designed to drive continuous improvement in audit quality.
Standards
May 13, 2024
To protect investors by solidifying the foundation of every audit, the PCAOB has adopted a new standard addressing general principles and responsibilities of the auditor when conducting an audit.
Standards
May 8, 2024
At a May 13 open meeting, the PCAOB will consider adopting new standards on (1) general responsibilities of the auditor in conducting an audit and (2) quality control.
Standards
May 3, 2024
The PCAOB has announced the agenda for the May 9 meeting of its Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group.
About the PCAOB
May 2, 2024
On June 5, 2024, Board Member George R. Botic will host a PCAOB forum in Los Angeles for auditors of small businesses and broker-dealers.
About the PCAOB
Apr. 29, 2024
Investor Advisory: PCAOB Investor Advisory Group Requests Public Submit Examples of Critical or Key Audit Matters
Information for Investors
Apr. 26, 2024
Investor Bulletin: Opportunity To Comment on Proposals To Enhance Transparency Into Audits and Audit Firms
Information for Investors
Apr. 18, 2024
The PCAOB has announced the agenda for the April 24 meeting of its Investor Advisory Group.
About the PCAOB
Apr. 17, 2024
The PCAOB has announced a series of in-person forums on auditing in the small business environment and on auditing broker-dealers, starting in Chicago on May 22, 2024.
About the PCAOB
Apr. 9, 2024
The PCAOB has issued two proposals to (1) standardize disclosure of firm and engagement metrics and (2) modernize the PCAOB’s reporting framework.
Standards
Apr. 4, 2024
The PCAOB will hold an open meeting on Apr. 9, 2024, to consider proposals regarding (1) firm and engagement metrics and (2) firm reporting.
Standards
Mar. 21, 2024
The PCAOB’s Office of the Investor Advocate marks a first year of progress and accomplishment.
Information for Investors
Mar. 21, 2024
Investor Bulletin: Commemorating the PCAOB’s Office of the Investor Advocate’s One-Year Anniversary
Information for Investors
Mar. 12, 2024
Investor Bulletin: Opportunity To Comment on Proposal To Protect Investors From False or Misleading Statements About PCAOB Registration and Oversight
Information for Investors
Mar. 4, 2024
The PCAOB announced the participants taking part in its March 6, 2024, public virtual roundtable regarding the PCAOB’s proposal on noncompliance with laws and regulations. The proposal’s comment period is also reopened through March 18, 2024.
Standards
Feb. 27, 2024
A PCAOB rule proposal would prohibit auditors from making false or misleading statements about PCAOB registration and oversight.
Rulemaking
Feb. 26, 2024
On March 6, 2024, PCAOB staff will host a public virtual roundtable regarding the PCAOB’s proposal on noncompliance with laws and regulations. The proposal’s comment period has been reopened through March 18, 2024.
Standards
Feb. 22, 2024
The PCAOB will hold an open meeting on Feb. 27, 2024, to consider a proposed rule that would prohibit auditors from making false or misleading statements about PCAOB registration and oversight.
Rulemaking
Nov. 1, 2023
The PCAOB has revised its standard-setting, research, and rulemaking agendas following record-setting action in 2023.
Standards