All Updates and News Releases
May 30, 2023
The PCAOB will hold an open meeting on Tuesday June 6, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider issuing for public comment a proposal on auditor requirements regarding noncompliance with laws and regulations.
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May 16, 2023
The PCAOB has revised its standard-setting agenda and added rulemaking projects to enhance investor protection.
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May 10, 2023
The PCAOB has posted its first-ever inspection reports for audit firms located in mainland China and Hong Kong.
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May 2, 2023
The PCAOB enhances the transparency of its inspection reports with new section on auditor independence and more.
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Apr. 25, 2023
A new PCAOB staff Spotlight reminds auditors that professional competence and skepticism are essential to quality audits.
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Apr. 19, 2023
A new PCAOB staff report provides insights on audits of special purpose acquisition companies (SPACs) and de-SPAC transactions.
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Apr. 17, 2023
Investor Bulletin - Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Standard Addressing Core Auditing Principles and Responsibilities
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Apr. 17, 2023
In 2023, the PCAOB’s inspections will prioritize audit risks related to fraud, the financial services sector, and crypto. Read our staff Spotlight to learn more.
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Apr. 11, 2023
The PCAOB sanctions RT LLP for violations of rules and standards related to quality control, documentation, and Form AP requirements.
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Apr. 5, 2023
The PCAOB has released its 2022 Annual Report, which summarizes its operations and financial results from last year.
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Mar. 28, 2023
The PCAOB has proposed to modernize PCAOB standards that address core auditing principles and responsibilities, such as due professional care and professional skepticism.
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Mar. 27, 2023
The PCAOB sanctions Friedman LLP for improper use of unregistered Chinese firms.
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Mar. 23, 2023
The PCAOB announces agenda for the March 30 meeting of its Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group.
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Mar. 22, 2023
The PCAOB has named experienced prosecutor Robert E. Rice Director of its Division of Enforcement and Investigations.
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Mar. 21, 2023
The PCAOB will hold an open meeting on Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider issuing for public comment a proposal to modernize PCAOB standards that address core auditing principles and responsibilities.
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Mar. 8, 2023
Investor Advisory - Exercise caution with third-party verification/proof of reserve reports.
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Mar. 2, 2023
The PCAOB announces the agenda for the March 9 meeting of its Investor Advisory Group.
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Feb. 2, 2023
The PCAOB expects firms to remedy quality control deficiencies. Read our staff report to learn more.
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Dec. 23, 2022
PCAOB Chair Erica Y. Williams applauds congressional action to shorten the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act’s timeline.
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Dec. 22, 2022
The PCAOB sanctions six firms for failing to make required disclosures.
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