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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
Consultancies recommended by clients and peers, rated by sectors and services
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
Large consulting firms are competing with specialist boutiques for work as clients feel the squeeze
Concern is rising among applicants as Big Four firms cut some junior roles and defer graduate start dates
Former president had sought to post a $100mn bond instead of the full amount as he pursues an appeal
Blair Nimmo to leave as company losses widen since its sale by the Big Four firm
Consultancy says marketing claims were ‘inaccurate’ and it has never worked for Beijing
Retailer appoints Jon Thompson, who led the FRC during its bitter battle with the group
Dust-up over use of PO box near Houston will signal how much flexibility corporates have in choosing venue for proceedings
Lack of competition and a regulatory drive to improve quality drive costs higher
Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors tells regulator Ofwat it is concerned about in-house oversight
Senators say think-tank led by consultancy undermined national security by advising China’s government
Urban China Initiative counselled Beijing on cutting-edge technologies in preparation of Five-Year Plan
Cuddy Law Firm invoked predictive AI tool ‘to provide context’ for hourly rate of up to $600
Other stands for discomfort
Firm plans to focus on higher value M&A transactions
Big Four firm audited the highly indebted developer as it grew fast during China’s real estate boom
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