PCAOB November 3, 2026
PCAOB Proposes to Revise Rules on Auditor Comfort Letters
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is proposing to update what it says are outdated provisions in the auditing standard related to auditor comfort letters.
PCAOB November 3, 2026
PCAOB Proposes to Revise Rules on Auditor Comfort Letters
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board is proposing to update what it says are outdated provisions in the auditing standard related to auditor comfort letters.
PCAOB November 3, 2026
SEC Approval of QC 1000 Amendments a ‘Significant Milestone for the PCAOB,’ Chairman Says
The Securities and Exchange Commission gave the final go-ahead Monday to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board's quality control standard before it finally goes into effect on Dec. 15.
PCAOB October 2, 2026
PCAOB Updates Agendas for Standard Setting, Research, Rulemaking
Following its first-ever request for public comment on standard setting this past June, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board this week updated its standard-setting, research, and rulemaking agendas.
Accounting August 25, 2026
AICPA Updates Digital Assets Practice Aid
The August 2026 additions to the practice aid include guidance on accounting for stablecoin issuers, auditing mining revenue arrangements, and updates for recently effective auditing standards.
Auditing August 20, 2026
AICPA Auditing Board OKs New Standard Clarifying Auditors’ Role in Detecting Fraud
A new standard that clarifies and enhances auditors’ responsibilities for identifying fraud or suspected fraud in a financial audit statement was approved by the AICPA's Auditing Standards Board on Aug. 20.
PCAOB June 24, 2026
PCAOB Wants to Hear From You About Its Standard-Setting Agenda
For the first time in its history, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has issued a request for comment on its standard-setting and research agendas, and the board is also asking for feedback on its overall standard-setting process.
Technology June 16, 2026
Shield Extends the Compliance Perimeter to AI-Generated Records and Image-Based Content
FINRA Rule 4511 and the 2026 Oversight Report make clear that recordkeeping obligations apply to business communications regardless of channel or format.
Audit Standards May 14, 2026
AICPA’s Auditing Board Updates Confirmation Standards
The American Institute of CPAs' Auditing Standards Board approved a standards update on Thursday that aims to modernize how CPAs obtain audit evidence through external confirmation procedures.
Auditing May 4, 2026
The IIA Calls for Stronger Governance, Internal Controls, and Independent Audit Requirements in Prediction Markets
The IIA’s recommendations draw upon globally recognized standards within its International Professional Practices Framework.
Auditing April 16, 2026
The IIA Enhances CIA Challenge Exam Program, Expanding Access Through New Pathway Pilot
The Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is the only globally recognized certification for internal auditors.
Auditing February 27, 2026
AICPA Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Updates to Attestation Standards
The proposed changes reflect the ongoing evolution in attestation services, in which practitioners are increasingly asked to provide services beyond audits of the financial statements, the AICPA said.
Auditing January 14, 2026
PCAOB Punishes Zwick CPA, Firm’s Owner, and a Manager for Audit Gone Awry
The PCAOB announced sanctions on Jan. 13 against Southfield, MI-based accounting firm Zwick CPA, the firm's owner Jack Zwick, and former audit manager Jeffrey Hoskow for an audit gone wrong.