PCAOB July 9, 2026
Here’s Who’s Serving on the PCAOB’s Inspections Modernization Council
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board on Thursday revealed the names of the 12 people who will serve on its new Inspections Modernization Council.
Auditing February 27, 2025
Being Uncooperative During an Inspection Lands Audit Firm Partner in Hot Water With the PCAOB
Natalie Murphy, a now former audit partner at Heaton & Co., was censured and fined $50,000 by the Public Company Accounting Standards Board for violating U.S. auditing rules and standards, including failing to cooperate with an inspection.
Auditing February 26, 2025
PCAOB Cranked Up Enforcement Activity in 2024
Total monetary penalties levied by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board set a new record for the third consecutive year in 2024 as the number of enforcement actions reached levels not seen since 2017, according to a new report released on Feb. 26 by Cornerstone Research.
Auditing February 13, 2025
PCAOB Checks Auditors’ Knowledge on New Quality Control Standard
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board has posted a new series of knowledge checks designed to help auditors gauge their understanding of important aspects of the regulator's new quality control standard, QC 1000, A Firm’s System of Quality Control.
Auditing February 12, 2025
Cybersecurity Remains Top Priority for Audit Committees
For the fourth straight year, cybersecurity is the No. 1 priority for audit committees at public companies, outside of financial reporting and internal controls, according to survey findings released on Feb. 12 by the Deloitte Center for Board Effectiveness and the Center for Audit Quality.
Auditing February 12, 2025
PCAOB Pulls Rules on Audit Firm Metrics
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board on Feb. 11 filed a notice with the SEC to withdraw its new standard on audit firm reporting of standardized firm and engagement metrics for approval—a victory for those that opposed the rules, including many of the largest accounting firms in the U.S. and the AICPA.
Auditing February 11, 2025
PCAOB Punishes Audit Partner for Altering Workpapers, Thwarting Processes
The audit regulator on Feb. 11 imposed a permanent bar and a $10,000 fine on audit partner and CPA Heber Maughan for improperly altering workpapers before providing them to PCAOB inspectors in two inspections and to enforcement staff during a related investigation.
Advisory February 7, 2025
Key Trends, Challenges and Opportunities in Integrated Assurance
The report highlights the need for sustainable approaches to breaking down “silos” within risk management and assurance functions, which can result in inefficiencies, duplicative efforts, and incomplete reporting.
Accounting February 5, 2025
The Institute of Internal Auditors Releases the Cybersecurity Topical Requirement
The Cybersecurity Topical Requirement provides a baseline approach for internal audit functions when they assess cybersecurity as an audit topic or if cybersecurity is identified as a risk within other audits.
Auditing January 30, 2025
PCAOB Posts Staff Video on Audit Firm Risk Assessment Processes Under New QC Standard
The audit firm’s risk assessment process is the basis for a risk-based approach to the design, implementation, and operation of the firm’s quality control system, the PCAOB said.
PCAOB January 28, 2025
PCAOB Debuts New Resource Page for Smaller Audit Firms
The new online resource page, Information for Smaller Firms, features PCAOB content tailored for smaller audit firms, including publications, videos, and other resources.
Auditing January 28, 2025
PCAOB Fines Texas Firm $65,000 for Auditing Failures
Plano, TX-based accounting firm SS Accounting and Auditing Inc. and partner Saima Sayani were disciplined for committing several failures on the audits of China Green Agriculture Inc. and for violating PCAOB quality control standards.
Auditing January 23, 2025
RSM US Forms Audit Quality Board
The three-member board will be tasked with evaluating the effectiveness of quality control and system of quality management matters within RSM US's assurance practice, among other things.