All Academics Updates
Dec. 21, 2023
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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Dec. 20, 2023
In a new staff report, the PCAOB’s staff has outlined 2024 inspection priorities, with a focus on driving improvements in audit quality.
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Nov. 30, 2023
Imposing $7.9 million in fines, the PCAOB has sanctioned three China-based firms and four individuals in historic settlements.
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Nov. 30, 2023
Chair Williams issues statement on the PCAOB’s enforcement orders against China-Based firms.
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Nov. 28, 2023
The PCAOB has sanctioned three firms for failing to make required Form AP disclosures, or to do so on a timely basis.
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Nov. 28, 2023
The PCAOB has sanctioned three firms for failing to make required disclosures on Form 3, or to do so on a timely basis.
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Nov. 16, 2023
The PCAOB approved its 2024 budget to carry out its strategic plan’s goals and protect investors.
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Nov. 15, 2023
The PCAOB has sanctioned six audit firms for violating PCAOB rules and standards related to audit committee communications.
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Nov. 15, 2023
The PCAOB has sanctioned Somerset CPAs, P.C. and three of its partners for violations of PCAOB rules and audit standards.
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Nov. 15, 2023
The PCAOB has sanctioned KPMG AZSA LLC for quality control violations.
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Nov. 14, 2023
The PCAOB has fined PwC Greece $3 million for audit violations.
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Nov. 1, 2023
The PCAOB has revised its standard-setting, research, and rulemaking agendas following record-setting action in 2023.
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Oct. 27, 2023
The PCAOB has announced the agenda for the November 2 meeting of its Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group.
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Oct. 24, 2023
The PCAOB has sanctioned Smythe LLP for improper use of unregistered firms in four audits.
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Oct. 12, 2023
The PCAOB staff has issued a new resource to address high and increasing rates of audit deficiencies related to engagement quality reviews.
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Oct. 6, 2023
The PCAOB has concluded its 2023 Conference on Auditing and Capital Markets, which attracted 359 participants from across academia.
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Oct. 4, 2023
The PCAOB announces the agenda for the October 10 meeting of its Investor Advisory Group.
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Sep. 28, 2023
The PCAOB has adopted a new standard for the auditor’s use of confirmation.
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Sep. 28, 2023
A new Spotlight publication provides highlights from conversations with more than 200 audit committee chairs that PCAOB staff held in 2022.
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Sep. 26, 2023
The PCAOB has sanctioned BDO USA, P.C. and two of its partners for violations of PCAOB rules and audit standards.
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