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Intense debate breaks out over earnings statements
Kwasi Kwarteng says accountancy overhaul is ‘one of his initial priorities’
Part two of this three-part series looks at how start-ups are changing the investment approaches of corporate partners, and explores diversity at the CFO and chief digital officer levels
Lawsuit set to be one of largest brought against mid-tier accounting firm in London courts
Big Four firm resigned in October over reputational risks of working for the online fashion retailer
Big Four firm forecasts a ‘deals-led’ recovery in its business next year
Chairman says investment in staff created resilience to Covid-19 disruption
Many investors are sophisticated enough to understand companies than what is in securities filings
Finance chiefs should focus on the potential for profit to gain the trust of a firm’s inner circle
Audit partners signed off accounts despite warnings from colleagues
Head of Apas under fire after admitting he bought and sold shares during investigation
UK audit firm says companies are ‘exhausted’ by pandemic and need clarity on Brexit changes
Consultancy agrees to hand back fees from work with companies linked to alleged ‘state capture’
German lender temporarily replaces former EY partner Andreas Loetscher as probe into accounting scandal escalates
Problems cited by FRC include insufficient checking of letters from management
Probe starts after watchdog said auditors may have acted criminally
Big Four firm accuses Apas of rushing to conclusions and not properly taking counterarguments into account
Big Four auditor under increasing pressure over its role in German accounting fraud
Germany’s audit watchdog investigates Andreas Loetscher for potential misconduct
Oversight body said there was evidence of potential criminal violations
Defunct payments provider’s management and supervisory boards release Big Four firm from duty of confidentiality
Auditor of collapsed payments group seeking assurances that staff will not be breaking laws by revealing details of work
MSCI, First Sentier and CDP sever links with public relations consultancy while others review position
In this edition: healthcare and public policy show how the coronavirus pandemic is testing the ideas and people behind the integration of data, technology and professional services. Plus: case studies that highlight best practice
Forcing accounting firms to split services would boost their encroachment on law firms
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