Public Company Accounting Oversight Board

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  Spreadsheet Snags

  By Susan Kelly  |  February 19, 2013

  Urged on by regulators, companies are making efforts to improve the accuracy of spreadsheets and maintain tighter control.

• Should PCAOB Share Inspection Reports with Audit Committees? (AccountingToday.com)

  July 5, 2012

  Congress would have to amend Dodd-Frank to allow the regulator to share its findings.

• Auditor Rotation Not a Cure-All (Reuters)

  June 29, 2012

  Experts say forcing companies to change audit firms won’t end fraud.

• Audit Fees Up Modestly Last Year

  By Susan Kelly  |  June 26, 2012

  Public companies pay 5% more in 2011, while private companies see a 7% increase.

• Audit Eye on Exec Pay

  By Dave Lindorff  |  May 1, 2012

  Accounting regulators want auditors to assess the risks in executive pay.

• Audit Firms Oppose Rotation

  By Jesse Hamilton and Steven Sloan, Bloomberg  |  March 21, 2012

  Big Four executives say term limits would hurt audit quality.

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  Proof of Pricing

  By Dave Lindorff  |  January 4, 2012

  Accounting regulators want companies to take responsibility for valuation work.

• Investors Wary of Chinese Audits

  By Bloomberg News  |  November 11, 2011

  Accounting regulator Doty says China should permit U.S. inspectors to review auditors.

• PCAOB Faults Deloitte on Audits

  By Jesse Hamilton, Bloomberg  |  October 18, 2011

  Regulator says firm failed to support assumptions in audits examined.

• PCAOB Aims to Encourage More Analysis in Audit Letter

  By Staff Writer  |  October 1, 2011

  Auditors warn the changes could confuse investors, rather than help them.