Accounting and Auditing Enforcement Activity
These reports examine trends in accounting and auditing enforcement activity that publicly disclosed by the SEC and the PCAOB.
Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Enforcement Activity—2023 Year in Review
The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) expanded its enforcement activity to the highest level since 2017.
Accounting Class Action Filings and Settlements
This Cornerstone Research report compares accounting case filings and settlements to overall securities class action trends.
Accounting Class Action Filings and Settlements—2023 Review and Analysis
The number of securities class action filings involving accounting allegations increased by nearly 10% in 2023 compared to 2022.
Securities Class Action Settlements–2023 Review and Analysis
The number of securities class action settlements declined 21% in 2023 relative to 2022, following the 15-year high set in 2022.
Securities Class Action Settlements
Our yearly report discusses these findings and trends in securities class action settlements.
SEC Accounting and Auditing Enforcement Activity—Year in Review: FY 2023
The SEC expanded its accounting and auditing enforcement activity in fiscal year 2023, while monetary settlements dropped for the second consecutive year.
Trends in Merger Investigations and Enforcement at the U.S. Antitrust Agencies: Fiscal Years 2005-2022
In fiscal year 2022, merger transactions and second requests decreased from the prior year.
Securities Class Action Filings—2023 Year in Review
The number of securities class action lawsuits increased slightly in 2023, reversing the trend of decline over the last three consecutive years.
SEC Cryptocurrency Enforcement: 2023 Update
The SEC brought 46 enforcement actions against various digital-asset market participants in 2023.
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