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The PCAOB has revoked the registration of a Chinese firm for repeatedly violating PCAOB reporting rules and failing to cooperate with a Board investigation.

At a Nov. 14 open meeting, the PCAOB will consider adopting a rule amendment aimed at enhancing the PCAOB’s registration program.

The PCAOB has announced the agenda for the November 12 meeting of its Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group.

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The PCAOB has updated its standard-setting and rulemaking agendas following significant modernization progress in 2024.

The PCAOB has published a new supplement to its staff guidance concerning the remediation process.

Today, the PCAOB concluded its 2024 International Institute on Audit Regulation in Washington, DC. This year’s event drew together nearly 90 officials from audit regulators in 40 non-U.S. jurisdictions.

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Chair Williams issues statement on her swearing in to a second term.

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The PCAOB has posted three initial resources – a practice aid, comparison document, and webinar – related to the implementation of the PCAOB’s new quality control standard.

The PCAOB has sanctioned Yusufali & Associates LLC and its sole partner for multiple violations of PCAOB rules and standards.

On November 20, 2024, Board Member Anthony C. Thompson will host a PCAOB forum in Jersey City for auditors of small businesses and broker-dealers.

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The PCAOB has concluded its 2024 Conference on Auditing and Capital Markets, which attracted over 200 participants from around the world.

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A new staff report provides observations from the PCAOB’s target team, a group of inspectors who focus on emerging audit risks and other topics.

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The PCAOB has sanctioned five audit firms for violations related to audit committee communications or reporting requirements.

The PCAOB announces the agenda for the September 26 meeting of its Investor Advisory Group.

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A new PCAOB staff Spotlight publication highlights common deficiencies, good practices, and other reminders related to auditor independence.

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

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

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

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

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