PCAOB Posts Staff Guidance on Communications with Audit Committees Concerning Independence

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May 31, 2019

On May 31, 2019, the Pub­lic Com­pany Ac­count­ing Over­sight Board (PCAOB) posted to its website staff guidance on PCAOB Rule 3526(b), Communication with Audit Committees Concerning Independence. The guidance provides background on Rule 3526 and technical guidance for auditors on the independence-related communications required by the rule.

Re­view the overview of staff guidance  and the staff guidance specific to Rule 3526(b) on the PCAOB's web­site.

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