PCAOB | Driving improvement in audit quality to protect investors
Oct 15, 2025 · The PCAOB is a nonprofit corporation established by Congress to oversee the audits of public companies in order to protect investors and further the public interest in the …
About | PCAOB
Jan 2, 2026 · The PCAOB is a nonprofit corporation established by Congress to oversee the audits of public companies in order to protect investors and further the public interest in the …
Standards | PCAOB
PCAOB rules require registered public accounting firms and their associated persons to comply with all applicable auditing and related professional practice standards.
Oversight | PCAOB
Dec 18, 2025 · The PCAOB oversees the audits of public companies and SEC-registered brokers and dealers in order to protect investors and further the public interest in the preparation of …
Auditing Standards | PCAOB
The following is a list of PCAOB auditing standards for audits of financial statements for fiscal years beginning on or after December 15, 2025, excluding amendments effective on …
The Board | PCAOB
The five members of the PCAOB Board, including the Chair, are appointed to staggered five-year terms by the Securities and Exchange Commission, after consultation with the Chair of the …
AuditorSearch | PCAOB
AuditorSearch is a public database of engagement partners and audit firms participating in audits of U.S. public companies.
Inspections | PCAOB
Dec 16, 2025 · The PCAOB provides each firm with issuer audit clients inspected with a report, which summarizes any deficiencies identified through the inspections process. Each year, we …
Enforcement | PCAOB
Dec 18, 2025 · The PCAOB enforces the professional standards and other related laws and rules governing the audits of public companies and broker-dealers. PCAOB staff investigates …
All Updates and News Releases | PCAOB
Dec 18, 2025 · The PCAOB has concluded its 2025 Conference on Auditing and Capital Markets. The annual event is designed to foster rigorous economic research on audit-related topics.