SEC & PCAOB Enforcement: 2025 Review, 2026 Outlook | Live CLE Securities Law Webinar

2025 SEC and PCAOB Year-in-Review: Analyzing Enforcement Trends and the 2026 Strategic Transition | Live CLE Securities Law Webinar

Broadcast Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026, from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM (ET) | On-Demand Available 24 Hours Later

The regulatory landscape is shifting as the SEC and PCAOB both transition to new leadership and “back to basics” strategic mandates in 2026.  This CLE webinar provides a comprehensive review of 2025 enforcement data and discussion of the current year’s compliance priorities.

Join expert panelists Jean-Philippe Poissant and Russell Molter, Principals at Cornerstone Research, as they analyze the past year’s enforcement activity at the SEC and PCAOB. The session will explore the SEC’s sharpening focus on financial reporting quality and auditor accountability, alongside the PCAOB’s prioritization of Quality Control (QC) Standards.

What You Will Learn in this Webinar

• SEC enforcement priorities and emerging trends for 2026
• How the SEC leverages data analytics and AI for fraud detection
• Key developments in auditor liability and PCAOB enforcement
• Best practices for managing internal investigations and regulatory inquiries

Why Attend This Webinar?

By attending this CLE securities law webinar, you will:

• Earn CLE credit online from the comfort of your office or home.
• Access both the live webinar and the on-demand recording at your convenience.
• Gain practical insights into the SEC’s evolving enforcement priorities, accounting fraud risks, and financial reporting obligations.
• Fulfill continuing legal education requirements in a practical, engaging format tailored to legal professionals.

Agenda

Jean-Philippe Poissant, Principal and Co-Head of Accounting Practice, Cornerstone Research

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Russell Molter, Principal, Cornerstone Research

Segment 1:  SEC Enforcement

1. Introduction & Background
   
   • SEC mission, purpose, and statutory authority
   • Organizational structure and key departments
   • 2025 leadership changes
2. 2025 Enforcement Trends & Data
   
   • High-level activity metrics
   • Types of respondents
3. Allegations & Sanctions
   
   • Monetary penalties: Trends
4. Transition Year
   
   • End of the Gensler leadership
   • Nomination of Chair Atkins
   • Comparison with prior transition years

Segment 2:  PCAOB Enforcement

5. Introduction & Background
   
   • PCAOB mission, purpose, and statutory authority
   • Organizational structure and key departments
   • Current 2026 Board leadership
6. Chair Williams Era
   
   • Impact of Chair Erica Williams (2022–2025)
   • Historic penalties and the opening of China inspections
7. 2025 Enforcement Trends & Data
   
   • High-level activity metrics
   • Quarterly and regional breakdowns (U.S. vs. non-U.S.)
   • Respondent profiles: The shift from individuals to firms
8. Allegations & Sanctions
   
   • Quality Control (QC) Standards-enforcement priority
   • Monetary penalties: Trends
   • Non-monetary sanctions: Bars, revocations, and remedial actions

Who Should Attend

• CFOs & Finance Executives

• Controllers, CPAs

• Auditors (Internal & External)

• Financial Fraud Practicing Lawyers

• Senior Financial Management

• Fraud Monitoring Officers

• Fraud Analysts

• Compliance Officers

• Public Companies

• Other Interested Professionals

Stay Ahead of SEC Enforcement Trends with Confidence!

Join this timely CLE securities law webinar to explore the evolving landscape of SEC enforcement involving accounting fraud and financial reporting misconduct. Learn practical strategies to strengthen internal controls, enhance compliance programs, and reduce regulatory risk. Gain expert insights on recent cases, emerging risk areas, and anticipated 2026 enforcement priorities—all while earning CLE credit through a program designed for today’s securities and corporate compliance professionals.

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