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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.

Information for Investors

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.

The PCAOB has announced the agenda for the November 2 meeting of its Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group.

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The PCAOB announces the agenda for the October 10 meeting of its Investor Advisory Group.

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The PCAOB has adopted a new standard for the auditor’s use of confirmation.

The PCAOB will hold an open meeting at 2:00 p.m. ET on Thursday, September 28, 2023, to consider adoption of a new standard for the auditor’s use of confirmation.

On October 26, 2023, the PCAOB will livestream its Forum on Auditing in the Small Business Environment and on Auditing Broker-Dealers.

Broker-Dealers & Small Businesses

Investor Bulletin - Opportunity to Comment on Proposal to Strengthen Accountability for Contributing to an Audit Firm’s Violations

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The PCAOB has issued a proposal to strengthen accountability for contributing to firm violations.

The PCAOB will hold an open meeting on September 19, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider issuing for public comment a proposal to amend the Board’s rule on contributory liability for firm violations.

The PCAOB is seeking nominations for members of its Investor Advisory Group and Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group.

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