![]() We maintain our headquarters in Washington, D.C., and have 15 other offices or locations across the United States. The PCAOB has approximately 800 staff members. The SEC has oversight authority over the PCAOB, including the approval of the Board's rules, standards, and budget. In support of our mission, we also conduct economic research and risk analysis, engage with our stakeholders and other domestic and international regulators, and manage a talented workforce and the technology and resources we need to perform our duties. Investigate and discipline registered public accounting firms and their associated persons for violations of specified laws, rules, or professional standards.Inspect registered public accounting firms' audits and quality control systems. ![]() Establish or adopt auditing and related attestation, quality control, ethics, and independence standards.Register public accounting firms that prepare audit reports for issuers, and SEC-registered brokers and dealers.The PCAOB also oversees the audits of brokers and dealers registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including compliance reports filed pursuant to federal securities laws. 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 preparation of informative, accurate, and independent audit reports. Small Business and Broker-Dealer Forums. ![]()
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