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 December 26, 2024
AIPCA to SEC: Reject the PCAOB’s Audit Firm Metrics Rules
In a Dec. 19 comment letter to the SEC, the AICPA says the new requirements adopted by the PCAOB last month would particularly burden small and midsized firms, as well as unintentionally hurt capital markets and the investing public.
SEC December 18, 2024
SEC OKs PCAOB Budget for 2025
The 2025 PCAOB budget totals $399.7 million, and the accounting support fee totals $374.9 million, of which $346.1 million will be assessed on public company issuers and $28.8 million will be assessed on registered broker-dealers.
Auditing December 6, 2024
PCAOB Says Audit Firm Culture is Tied to Audit Quality
Taking a deep dive into internal firm culture, a new PCAOB staff report discusses several factors that can impact audit quality.
Auditing December 6, 2024
PCAOB Punishes New York Audit Firm, Three Partners for Deceiving Inspection Staff
The PCAOB doled out $465,000 in total fines, permanently revoked the registration of Raines & Fischer, and barred three of its partners.
Auditing December 6, 2024
PCAOB Revokes Israel-Based Audit Firm’s Registration, Bars Partner
The sanctions against Weinstein International CPA and Idan Weinstein are for violating rules on three issuer audits.
Auditing December 6, 2024
PCAOB Adopts New Audit Firm Reporting Standards
“Sound and consistent information strengthens investor confidence and can drive audit quality,” PCAOB Chair Erica Williams said.
Auditing November 13, 2024
PCAOB Debuts ‘Audit Focus’ Series for Auditors of Small Public Companies
"Audit Focus" intends to provide easy-to-digest information to auditors, with critical audit matters as the first topic in the series.
Auditing November 11, 2024
PCAOB Gives Chinese Audit Firm the Boot Over Rules Violations
The PCAOB revoked the registration of JTC Fair Song for violations of auditing rules and for not cooperating with an investigation.
Auditing November 11, 2024
PCAOB Publishes Extra Guidance on Remediation Process
Audit firms are encouraged to review the supplement and other resources providing transparency around remediation.
PCAOB November 7, 2024
Here’s What’s On the Updated PCAOB Standard-Setting, Rulemaking Agendas
Year-end standard-setting projects include NOCLAR, audit firm and engagement metrics, and reporting in specified circumstances.
PCAOB October 25, 2024
PCAOB Chair Sworn in For Second Term
Erica Williams' new five-year term as chair of the PCAOB officially began on Oct. 25 and lasts through Oct. 24, 2029.
Auditing October 24, 2024
PCAOB Provides Three Resources For Auditors On the New Quality Control Rules
The resources include a practice aid, comparison document, and a webinar related to the implementation of QC 1000.