PCAOB Protects: Working Globally To Protect U.S. Investors


In a global economy, the work of protecting investors does not stop at U.S. borders. Visit www.pcaobus.org/international to learn more about how the PCAOB conducts its oversight internationally.

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Investor protection lies at the heart of the PCAOB’s statutory mission. We accomplish that mission by promoting high-quality audits through our standard-setting, inspections, and enforcement programs. As part of our mission, we also aim to provide relevant information to investors and to engage with them on PCAOB activities that may be of interest.  

The Office of Investor Advocate

The Office of the Investor Advocate was established to help the PCAOB Board incorporate investors’ perspectives in the PCAOB regulatory agenda and enhance the PCAOB's engagement with investors and investor advocates.

Meet the Investor Advocate

Investor Bulletin: Audit Committee and Independent Auditor Dialogue

The PCAOB’s Office of the Investor Advocate is providing this bulletin to encourage investors to reference these informative publications. In particular, this Investor Bulletin highlights resources that investors may consider as they engage with audit committees concerning the audit committees’ dialogues with their independent auditors.

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Investor Advisory Group

The Investor Advisory Group (IAG) has been established by the PCAOB to advise on matters concerning the PCAOB's mission, including investors' perspectives on key areas of concern and potential emerging issues related to the PCAOB's oversight activities.

Investor Advisory Group

AuditorSearch

Through AuditorSearch, investors may access the names of engagement partners and other accounting firms participating in audits of U.S. public companies by searching the database or downloading the entire data set.

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Recent Updates

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Dec. 9, 2024

In a new staff report, the PCAOB’s staff has outlined 2025 inspection priorities, with a focus on driving improvements in audit quality.

Inspections
Dec. 5, 2024

A new PCAOB staff report on audit firm culture offers considerations for firms looking to improve audit quality.

Inspections