This was the statement of PCAOB. This audit agreement reads like a nightmare in my eyes.
It’s not a nightmare. They are specifically choosing and twisting their own words to suit their own narrative. Compare it with the CRSA statement and then you will notice they don’t contradict each other. Keep in mind this is also equally binding. The US doesn’t have the ability to go Willy Nilly because that means China can do it to them as well.
PCAOB says there will be no interfere from the Chinese authorities... Except that’s not entirely true. PCAOB only said they can’t interfere in their ability to select who they want to investigate. The CRSA will be involved in the entire process.
PCAOB says they can view complete audit works papers… but doesn’t say that the Chinese authorities will be the ones giving them the audit papers and not the firm doing the audit or neither the listed company itself. Their ability to investigate is also only limited to the auditing firm. They cannot request information from the actual company that is listed.
PCAOB says they have direct access to interview and conduct inquiries with any of the people from the auditing firm… but fails to mention that the Chinese authorities will also be participating and can provide assistance.