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Apr. 9, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned a Singapore firm for quality control violations.
Enforcement
Apr. 4, 2024
The PCAOB will hold an open meeting on Apr. 9, 2024, to consider proposals regarding (1) firm and engagement metrics and (2) firm reporting.
Standards
Mar. 28, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned five firms for violations related to audit documentation and disclosure of who worked on audits.
Enforcement
Mar. 28, 2024
The PCAOB has fined PwC $2.75 million for quality control violations relating to independence.
Enforcement
Mar. 28, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned PwC Australia for violations related to reporting and quality control monitoring requirements.
Enforcement
Mar. 21, 2024
The PCAOB’s Office of the Investor Advocate marks a first year of progress and accomplishment.
Information for Investors
Mar. 21, 2024
Investor Bulletin: Commemorating the PCAOB’s Office of the Investor Advocate’s One-Year Anniversary
Information for Investors
Mar. 20, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned three partners of KPMG’s China affiliate for violations of audit standards.
Enforcement
Mar. 19, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned Halperin Ilanit CPA and its owner and only partner for violations of PCAOB rules and standards in multiple issuer audits.
Enforcement
Mar. 12, 2024
Investor Bulletin: Opportunity To Comment on Proposal To Protect Investors From False or Misleading Statements About PCAOB Registration and Oversight
Information for Investors
Mar. 5, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned Gries & Associates for deficient audit work that preceded multiple financial restatements.
Enforcement
Mar. 4, 2024
The PCAOB announced the participants taking part in its March 6, 2024, public virtual roundtable regarding the PCAOB’s proposal on noncompliance with laws and regulations. The proposal’s comment period is also reopened through March 18, 2024.
Standards
Feb. 21, 2024
Imposing $2 million in fines, PCAOB sanctions WithumSmith+Brown, PC for pervasive quality control violations involving SPAC audits.
Enforcement
Feb. 20, 2024
In a continuing sweep, the PCAOB has sanctioned four audit firms for violating PCAOB rules and standards related to audit committee communications.
Enforcement
Feb. 7, 2024
The PCAOB has announced the 2024 new, reappointed, and continuing members of its advisory groups.
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Feb. 6, 2024
The PCAOB has barred and fined an engagement partner and engagement quality review partner for failures in auditing financial statements and internal controls.
Enforcement
Jan. 30, 2024
A PCAOB staff report provides insights and reminders for auditors regarding potential factors contributing to high deficiency rates in broker-dealer engagements.
Inspections
Jan. 24, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned audit firm Jack Shama and its sole proprietor for audit and quality control violations.
Enforcement
Jan. 23, 2024
The PCAOB has sanctioned Haynie & Company and four of its current and former partners for audit and quality control violations.
Enforcement
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.
Inspections