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Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB)
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) is a congressional chartered nonprofit that safeguards investor interests by overseeing audits of public c
Company facts
- Founded
- 2003
- Employees
- 1,000
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Non-Profit
About
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) is a congressional chartered nonprofit that safeguards investor interests by overseeing audits of public companies, broker-dealer firms, and SEC-registered entities. Its core functions include registering audit firms, setting rigorous auditing, attestation, quality-control, ethics, and independence standards, inspecting audit work, and disciplining non-compliant practitioners. The board also conducts economic research, risk analysis, and engages with domestic and international regulators to continuously refine audit quality. Distinctive for its independent regulatory mandate and close collaboration with the SEC, the PCAOB ensures that audit reports remain accurate, transparent, and trustworthy.