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Rules

The PCAOB's rulemaking process results in the adoption of rules that are then submitted to the Securities and Exchange Commission for approval. PCAOB rules do not take effect unless approved by the Commission.

The first link on the right provides a compilation of all PCAOB rules that have been approved by the SEC. This compilation will be updated as additional rules are approved. The second link on the right leads to the Rulemaking Docket. The Docket provides access to the Board's rulemaking process and includes Board releases, comments on proposed rules, rule filings with the SEC, and other related documents. Both rulemaking dockets that are open for public comment, as well as those that have closed, are available.