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Recent PCAOB Developments for Audit Committee and Companies

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The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) has had one of its busiest years in recent memory, including with respect to standard setting, inspections and enforcement. Below is a summary of notable developments that...more

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Common PCAOB Inspection Findings and Actions Firms Can Take to Improve Audit Quality and Reduce the Risk of Regulatory Enforcement...

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In July 2023, the PCAOB published the spotlight, “Staff Update and Preview of 2022 Inspection Observations.” The article summarized the PCAOB's common findings from its 2022 inspection season. Many of the findings observed in...more

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U.S. and China Sign Statement of Protocol on China-Based Audit Firms Inspection

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The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) announced on August 26, 2022, that it has signed a Statement of Protocol (SOP) Agreement with the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and China’s Ministry of...more

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PCAOB Releases New Audit Committee Resource

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The PCAOB recently released a new Audit Committee Resource, which sets forth questions that audit committee members may want to consider incorporating into their ongoing engagement with auditors. The categories of questions...more

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Update on Recent Developments Ahead of FY21 Reporting Season

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As year-end fast approaches, there has been no shortage of regulatory developments relevant to the upcoming financial reporting season. Several of these developments are summarized below....more

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SEC Issues Amended Disclosure Rules, One Step Closer To Implementing The Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act

On March 24, 2021, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) issued rule amendments to implement submission and disclosure requirements mandated by the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (“HFCAA” or “Act”)....more

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Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act Expected To Make U.S. Exchanges Less Hospitable To Chinese Companies

On December 2, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed, by unanimous vote, the Holding Foreign Companies Accountable Act (“HFCAA” or “Act”). Following enactment, foreign issuers, especially Chinese issuers, and their...more

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SEC Staff Roundtable on Emerging Markets: Highlights from the Panel on Limitations on Inspection and Enforcement in Emerging...

On July 9, 2020, SEC Chief Accountant Sagar Teotia and SEC Division of Enforcement Co-Director Stephanie Avakian moderated a panel discussion concerning limitations on inspection and enforcement in emerging markets, and...more

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PCAOB Issues 2019 Staff Inspections Outlook For Audit Committees As Part Of Its Outreach

As part of its transparency and outreach initiative to its stakeholders, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (“PCAOB” or “Board”) continues to issue staff briefs to better inform the public about how the Board is...more

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The PCAOB Wants to Talk to the Audit Committee Chair—Now What?

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The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) recently noted that it will provide an opportunity for audit committee chairs of certain companies whose audits are subject to inspection to “engage in a dialogue with the...more

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The PCAOB Wants to Talk to the Audit Committee Chair – Now What?

The PCAOB recently noted that during 2019 it will provide an opportunity for audit committee chairs of certain companies whose audits are subject to inspection to “engage in a dialogue with the inspections staff.” ...more

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PCAOB Issues 2019 Staff Inspections Outlook for Audit Committees

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On March 14, 2019, the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board issued its 2019 Staff Inspections Outlook for Audit Committees (the “Committee Outlook”), which offers a concise outline of what audit committees should expect...more

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PCAOB Posts 2019 Staff Inspections Outlook for Audit Committees

In a published document, the PCAOB noted its new strategic plan anticipated enhanced external engagement and more proactive communication with its stakeholders, including audit committees, to inform them about its core...more

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PCAOB Evaluates Audit Firm Communications with Audit Committees

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On April 5, the PCAOB issued a report regarding compliance with Auditing Standard No. 16, Communications with Audit Committees (AS No. 16), based on its inspections of issuer audits during its 2014 inspection cycle. AS No. 16...more

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