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First term was dominated by attempts to repair Big Four firm’s reputation following a series of scandals
Revamp comes after Big Four firm decided against splitting up its audit and consulting businesses
Accounting firms, consultancies and other professional services take outside cash to fund growth
Big Four firms will face a tough market this year as economy and election leave companies cautious
Members’ clubs group records annual loss despite growing membership
Deal with New Mountain Capital is largest to date as PE firms rush into accounting sector
Litigation funding is a young industry with insecure foundations
Janet Truncale lays groundwork for when she takes the reins at Big Four firm in July
More than 300 roles cut and 37 partners accelerate retirement as Big Four firm restructures its business
International businesses are uncertain on how some laws and rules apply to their operations
Management criticised for lack of transparency as survey reveals some workers feel ‘deflated’ and ‘insecure’
More firms are experimenting with alternative structures and ownership models
Avid Bioservices had an oopsie
Data shows a decline in number of ethnic minorities hired last year as legal challenges to diversity schemes mounted
Alvarez & Marsal duo face more complex case with troubled property developer
Big Four firm found three senior executives committed ‘significant violations’ of its electioneering rules
Financial Reporting Council says Big Four firm’s audit failed to meet requirements
Mazars issues ‘adverse’ audit opinion on asset management group’s latest accounts
ADM, Chemours, Mattel and NYCB are among groups admitting that weaknesses in controls delayed financial reports
Tougher rules are not enough to explain the huge jump in audit costs for smaller and mid-cap companies
Inflation and higher interest rates are driving a rise in corporate insolvencies and administrations
UK firms face calls to address ethics and governance concerns, both internally and with clients
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Specialist consultants in the UK say a more nuanced landscape is emerging, separating box-tickers from the more committed
Overall demand looks unlikely to pick up until the end of 2024
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