Former Regulators, Academics Say Provision to Eliminate PCAOB Violates ‘Byrd Rule’
Dozens of former regulators and academics are urging senators to oppose a provision in a budget reconciliation bill that would …
Audit Committee Chairs Expect Clear, Open Communications From Auditors–PCAOB Report
During discussions with external auditors, public company audit committee chairs focus significantly on factors affecting their relationships, such as communication, …
PCAOB to Form Smaller Firm Resource Group to Advise Staff
As the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) focuses on the implementation of new standards and rules adopted in the …
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 …