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The PCAOB has revised its standard-setting, research, and rulemaking agendas to reflect 2024 progress.

The PCAOB has adopted a new quality control standard with an integrated, risk-based approach designed to drive continuous improvement in audit quality.

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.

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.

The PCAOB has announced the agenda for the May 9 meeting of its Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group.

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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.

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Investor Advisory: PCAOB Investor Advisory Group Requests Public Submit Examples of Critical or Key Audit Matters

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Investor Bulletin: Opportunity To Comment on Proposals To Enhance Transparency Into Audits and Audit Firms

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The PCAOB has announced the agenda for the April 24 meeting of its Investor Advisory Group.

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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.

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The PCAOB has issued two proposals to (1) standardize disclosure of firm and engagement metrics and (2) modernize the PCAOB’s reporting framework.

The PCAOB will hold an open meeting on Apr. 9, 2024, to consider proposals regarding (1) firm and engagement metrics and (2) firm reporting.

The PCAOB’s Office of the Investor Advocate marks a first year of progress and accomplishment.

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Investor Bulletin: Commemorating the PCAOB’s Office of the Investor Advocate’s One-Year Anniversary

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Investor Bulletin: Opportunity To Comment on Proposal To Protect Investors From False or Misleading Statements About PCAOB Registration and Oversight

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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.

A PCAOB rule proposal would prohibit auditors from making false or misleading statements about PCAOB registration and oversight.

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.

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.

The PCAOB has revised its standard-setting, research, and rulemaking agendas following record-setting action in 2023.