All Updates and News Releases
Sep. 11, 2024
On October 9, 2024, Board Member Christina Ho will host a PCAOB forum in Miami for auditors of small businesses and broker-dealers.

Sep. 9, 2024
A new PCAOB staff report shares inspection observations related to bank financial reporting audits, including good practices.

Aug. 15, 2024
The PCAOB released 2023 annual inspection reports, a new Spotlight on 2023 inspection findings, and website enhancements for inspection data.

Aug. 7, 2024
On September 12, 2024, Board Member Kara M. Stein will host a PCAOB forum in Denver for auditors of small businesses and broker-dealers.

Aug. 1, 2024
A record 676 students have been named PCAOB Scholars for the 2024-2025 academic year, and the scholarship amount has increased to $15,000 per student.

Jul. 29, 2024
The PCAOB is seeking nominations for members of its Investor Advisory Group and Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group.

Jul. 25, 2024
The PCAOB’s report on 2023 broker-dealer audits provides good practices and reminders to address high deficiency rates.

Jul. 22, 2024
A new staff Spotlight shares observations from PCAOB staff outreach related to the use of generative artificial intelligence in audits and financial reporting.

Jun. 27, 2024
Investor Bulletin: Opportunity To Comment on Proposal To Enhance How Auditors Address Certain Assessed Risks of Material Misstatement

Jun. 18, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned De Visser Gray LLP for quality control violations related to audit methodology, critical audit matters, independence, audit committee communications, and Form AP.

Jun. 18, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned two firms for violations of rules related to required reporting.

Jun. 12, 2024
The PCAOB has adopted an updated rule to strengthen accountability for contributing to firm violations.

Jun. 12, 2024
PCAOB has updated its standards to clarify auditor responsibilities when using technology-assisted analysis.

Jun. 12, 2024
The PCAOB has issued a proposal that would strengthen and clarify the auditor’s responsibilities when designing and performing substantive analytical procedures.

Jun. 11, 2024
Chair Williams issues statement on her appointment to a second term.

Jun. 11, 2024
A new Spotlight provides high-level observations and takeaways from conversations with more than 200 audit committee chairs that PCAOB staff held in 2023.

Jun. 10, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned L&L CPAs, PA and three associated individuals for violations related to quality control, audit failures, and Form AP deadlines.

Jun. 7, 2024
At a June 12 open meeting, the PCAOB will consider a proposal for a new standard, along with adoption of amendments to auditing standards and a PCAOB rule.

May 21, 2024
Imposing a $400,000 fine, the PCAOB has sanctioned MaloneBailey, LLP for pervasive quality control violations.

May 14, 2024
The PCAOB has revised its standard-setting, research, and rulemaking agendas to reflect 2024 progress.
