Audit preparation

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board voted to adopt new requirements to report on various metrics for the firm and its engagements.

PricewaterhouseCoopers has been focusing on auditing under a new PwC US assurance leader, Deanna Byrne, who began the job in July.

Researchers found that auditors with greater honesty-humility are more likely to prioritize professional integrity and report financial infractions.

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board released guidance on the remediation process for auditing firms with deficiencies in quality control.

The PCAOB's aggressive enforcement agenda overshadows the profession's achievements.

The unexpected demise of an audit firm proved to be a boon for many small auditors.

Auditor independence is an area of common deficiencies year after year, according to PCAOB inspections.

The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board staff released a report Monday on last year's banking crisis.

KPMG US has established an independent advisory committee to improve its audits amid tougher inspections and enforcement.

A new set of inspection reports of the most frequently inspected firms has been released earlier than usual.