All Oversight Updates
Oct. 4, 2022
Following a sweep, the PCAOB sanctions four audit firms for failing to disclose who worked on audits.
Enforcement
Sep. 26, 2022
The PCAOB staff requests information and comment on application and use of the PCAOB’s interim attestation standards.
Standards
Sep. 13, 2022
The PCAOB sanctions firm and audit partner for noncooperation with a Board inspection.
Enforcement
Aug. 31, 2022
The PCAOB provides 2021 observations from the target team, a group of inspectors who focus on emerging audit risks and topics.
Inspections
Aug. 29, 2022
The PCAOB sanctions audit firm and two partners for improper use and reporting of unregistered firm.
Enforcement
Aug. 26, 2022
PCAOB signs agreement with Chinese authorities, taking first step toward complete access for PCAOB to select, inspect and investigate in China.
International
Aug. 19, 2022
The PCAOB issues annual report on inspections of broker-dealer audits.
Inspections
Aug. 17, 2022
The PCAOB releases 2022 audit committee resource.
Audit Committees
Aug. 16, 2022
PCAOB seeks public comment on draft five-year strategic plan for protecting investors.
About the PCAOB
Aug. 16, 2022
The PCAOB sanctions KPMG Korea for violating quality control standards and sanctions two former KPMG Korea auditors for noncooperation.
Enforcement
Aug. 11, 2022
The PCAOB will hold an open meeting on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider releasing a draft of its five-year strategic plan for public comment.
About the PCAOB
Jun. 30, 2022
PCAOB issues Spotlight providing staff overview for planned 2022 inspections.
Inspections
Jun. 22, 2022
PCAOB sanctions Robert C. Duncan Accountancy Corp. and Robert C. Duncan for violating PCAOB rules and standards.
Enforcement
Jun. 22, 2022
PCAOB sanctions engagement quality reviewer for inadequate reviews and false documentation created in advance of inspection.
Enforcement
Jun. 21, 2022
PCAOB adopts new requirements for lead auditor’s use of other auditors.
Standards
Jun. 14, 2022
The PCAOB will hold an open meeting on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider adopting new requirements for the lead auditor’s use of other auditors.
Standards
Jun. 10, 2022
PCAOB announces agenda for June 15 meeting of its Standards and Emerging Issues Advisory Group.
About the PCAOB
Jun. 3, 2022
PCAOB announces agenda for June 8 meeting of its Investor Advisory Group.
About the PCAOB
May 24, 2022
PCAOB sanctions former BF Borgers audit director for violating PCAOB rules and standards in four audits of three public companies.
Enforcement
May 11, 2022
PCAOB sanctions audit firm and three partners for violating PCAOB standards related to audits and examinations of a broker-dealer over multiple years.
Enforcement