PCAOB Protects

This series of short videos provides investors with a better understanding of how PCAOB achieves its mission to protect investors.

What is the PCAOB?


The PCAOB works every day to strengthen investor protection for the benefit of our markets and economy. Learn about our history and mission in this video.


Engaging With Investors


Engaging with investors is a critical part of how the PCAOB fulfills its investor-protection mission. We invite investors to check out our investor-focused resources, sign up for our investor updates, and reach out directly to our Office of the Investor Advocate.

Setting High Standards for Audit Quality


Quality audits protect investors, and to do quality audits, public company accounting firms need high standards. For audits of companies listed on U.S. markets, the PCAOB sets those high standards. We invite you to learn more about our standard setting, give us input, and sign up for updates. 


Auditing the Auditors

 


Each year, the PCAOB inspects hundreds of PCAOB-registered audit firms across the globe. We encourage investors and others to learn more about our inspections, read our inspection reports, and sign up for updates.

Holding Wrongdoers Accountable To Protect Investors


The PCAOB’s enforcement program brings accountability when auditors violate PCAOB rules and standards. Learn more about PCAOB’s enforcement efforts – and how you can play a part in them. 


Working Globally To Protect U.S. Investors


In a global economy, the work of protecting investors does not stop at U.S. borders. Visit www.pcaobus.org/international to learn more about how the PCAOB conducts its oversight internationally.