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Sep. 22, 2023
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.
Standards
Sep. 21, 2023
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
Sep. 20, 2023
Investor Bulletin - Opportunity to Comment on Proposal to Strengthen Accountability for Contributing to an Audit Firm’s Violations
Information for Investors
Sep. 19, 2023
The PCAOB has issued a proposal to strengthen accountability for contributing to firm violations.
Standards
Sep. 14, 2023
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.
Standards
Aug. 3, 2023
The PCAOB is seeking nominations for members of its Investor Advisory Group and Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group.
About the PCAOB
Jul. 28, 2023
Investor Bulletin - Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Updates to PCAOB Standards Addressing the Use of Data Analytics by Auditors
Information for Investors
Jul. 19, 2023
The PCAOB has enhanced its website with new ways for investors and others to find and understand information in inspection reports.
Inspections
Jun. 30, 2023
Investor Bulletin - Opportunity to Comment on PCAOB Proposal on Noncompliance With Laws and Regulations
Information for Investors
Jun. 26, 2023
The PCAOB has issued a standard-setting proposal addressing aspects of designing and performing audit procedures that involve technology-assisted analysis.
Standards
Jun. 22, 2023
The PCAOB announces the agenda for the June 29 meeting of its Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group.
Enforcement
Jun. 21, 2023
At a June 26 Open Meeting, the PCAOB will consider a proposal related to technology-assisted analysis of information in electronic form.
Standards
Jun. 6, 2023
The PCAOB has issued a proposal to increase auditor vigilance against fraud and other forms of noncompliance with laws and regulations.
Standards
Jun. 1, 2023
The PCAOB announces the agenda for the June 7 meeting of its Investor Advisory Group.
About the PCAOB
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.
Standards
May 16, 2023
The PCAOB has revised its standard-setting agenda and added rulemaking projects to enhance investor protection.
Standards
May 2, 2023
The PCAOB enhances the transparency of its inspection reports with new section on auditor independence and more.
Inspections
Apr. 25, 2023
A new PCAOB staff Spotlight reminds auditors that professional competence and skepticism are essential to quality audits.
Standards
Apr. 17, 2023
Investor Bulletin - Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Standard Addressing Core Auditing Principles and Responsibilities
Information for Investors
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.
Standards