Chair Atkins: SEC ‘Could Handle’ PCAOB’s Work
New Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins said that the commission would be able to oversee public company …
Board Member Ho Advocates for Reforms at PCAOB
As Congress considers consolidating the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s (PCAOB) functions into the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), board …
Former Board Members Speak out Against Legislative Effort to Eliminate PCAOB
Alarmed that the House of Representatives is considering eliminating the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) as part of a …
PCAOB’s Investor Panel Seeks Nominations for Best Critical Audit Matters
For the second year, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Investor Advisory Group (IAG) is asking the public to send in …
Paul Atkins Moves Closer to Becoming SEC Chair as Senate Panel Advances His Nomination
The Senate Banking Committee on April 3, 2025, voted 13 to 11 to advance the nomination of Paul Atkins to …
Audit Deficiency Rate Drops in 2024 in Sign of Improvement
The quality of public company audit is improving—at least according to Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) inspection results. After …
Member Ho Gives PCAOB a Bad Grade
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) member Christina Ho said she is giving the board “a low grade” for standard-setting …
PCAOB Criticizes EY for Quality Control Issues Third Time in a Row; Finds Deficiencies at 4 Small Firms
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) criticized Ernst & Young LLP for failing to address quality control (QC) problems …
PCAOB Enforcement Higher During Biden Years Than Trump’s First Term – Report
In a new report, Cornerstone Research said Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) enforcement activities were higher during the Biden …
In a Win for Audit Firms, PCAOB Withdraws Transparency Rules
In a move that aligns with President Trump’s deregulatory agenda, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) on February 11, …