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Sweeping overhaul would allow firm to escape conflicts of interest with consulting business that dog the industry
Claims that Herbert Smith Freehills tipped off his employer about his debt problems tied to ski chalet investments
Revisions to corporate financial reports rose 289% in 2021, with increase led by Spacs
UK regulator says Big Four firm’s 2010 audit of engine maker suffered from serious failings
Industry body recommends that advisers are allowed to help clients meet legal requirements
Accounting industry is failing to protect investors and employees from malfeasance
Industry bodies which have received £50mn in recent penalties say they are open to reform
The accounting watchdog has pushed for a £50,000 fine for a then 25-year-old who created misleading meeting minutes
Abu Dhabi hospital group’s administrator alleges litany of errors at Big Four auditor
Lawyer argues penalties sought by FRC over Carillion audit are designed to ‘destroy’ accountant’s life
Tribunal finds five defendants guilty of misconduct after hearing auditors created ‘false documents’
Move part of effort to improve culture at firm after regulatory fines and investigations
UK government delays to overhaul the audit market are a false economy
A young fashion designer attempts to unravel how she could turn her passion for knitting into her main source of income
Collapsed payment group’s annual statements declared invalid in landmark ruling
Co-chief and three board members resign as Big Four firm says it was denied access to crucial documents
Sir Jon Thompson’s departure would create fresh upheaval at audit watchdog say executives
Rare move pushes German property company deeper into crisis
Hospital group collapsed in 2020 after revealing more than $4bn in previously undisclosed debt
The Big Four firm’s German branch has a dubious recipe to avoid a repeat of Wirecard
Government criticised after fresh delay to long-promised reform of accounting and corporate governance
Government must fix the basics of how the market is overseen even if it fails to institute radical change
Big Four firm promises to address ‘permanent occupational stress and overburdening’ of its auditors
Accounting firm’s management strengthens its grip and allows exit route for retired shareholders after misstatement drama
Running tender three years early comes in wake of regulators starting investigation of firm’s work for bus and rail operator
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