All Investor Updates
Oct. 23, 2024
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.

Oct. 22, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned Yusufali & Associates LLC and its sole partner for multiple violations of PCAOB rules and standards.

Oct. 21, 2024
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.

Sep. 25, 2024
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.

Sep. 24, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned five audit firms for violations related to audit committee communications or reporting requirements.

Sep. 20, 2024
The PCAOB announces the agenda for the September 26 meeting of its Investor Advisory Group.

Sep. 16, 2024
A new PCAOB staff Spotlight publication highlights common deficiencies, good practices, and other reminders related to auditor independence.

Sep. 11, 2024
On October 9, 2024, Board Member Christina Ho will host a PCAOB forum in Miami for auditors of small businesses and broker-dealers.

Sep. 9, 2024
A new PCAOB staff report shares inspection observations related to bank financial reporting audits, including good practices.

Aug. 15, 2024
The PCAOB released 2023 annual inspection reports, a new Spotlight on 2023 inspection findings, and website enhancements for inspection data.

Aug. 7, 2024
On September 12, 2024, Board Member Kara M. Stein will host a PCAOB forum in Denver for auditors of small businesses and broker-dealers.

Jul. 29, 2024
The PCAOB is seeking nominations for members of its Investor Advisory Group and Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group.

Jul. 25, 2024
The PCAOB’s report on 2023 broker-dealer audits provides good practices and reminders to address high deficiency rates.

Jul. 22, 2024
A new staff Spotlight shares observations from PCAOB staff outreach related to the use of generative artificial intelligence in audits and financial reporting.

Jun. 27, 2024
Investor Bulletin: Opportunity To Comment on Proposal To Enhance How Auditors Address Certain Assessed Risks of Material Misstatement

Jun. 18, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned De Visser Gray LLP for quality control violations related to audit methodology, critical audit matters, independence, audit committee communications, and Form AP.

Jun. 18, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned two firms for violations of rules related to required reporting.

Jun. 12, 2024
PCAOB has updated its standards to clarify auditor responsibilities when using technology-assisted analysis.

Jun. 11, 2024
A new Spotlight provides high-level observations and takeaways from conversations with more than 200 audit committee chairs that PCAOB staff held in 2023.

Jun. 10, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned L&L CPAs, PA and three associated individuals for violations related to quality control, audit failures, and Form AP deadlines.
