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01 Apr 2011
DELOITTE EXPERTS have been called in to create a tape measure to audit the circumference of the soon-to-be-laid 400-metre track at the 2012 Olympic Stadium.
The official Olympics firm will bring in expertise from its audit and sports divisions to create a 400-metre tape measure.
It is understood that the dress designer for Kate Middleton's wedding outfit, whose identity is a closely-guarded secret, will be involved in the creation and choice of material for the tape.
The tape measure's design will have to incorporate the track's curves, said Deloitte sports specialist April Fewl.
"It's a tough ask, but we have the expertise," said Fewl. "It's a much more prestigious job than PwC auditors counting Oscar votes," she added.
Picture above: Artist's impression of the audit tape and Lord Coe
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Measuring
I would have thought that someone who knows about metrology would have been a more appropriate choice for this - how about the NPL.
Unless of course its just another ridiculous publicity stunt
Posted by: ian, 01 Apr 2011 | 11:44
Seriously?
Or maybe it's an April Fool's (or should i say Fewl's) joke rather than a publicity stunt Ian!?
Sharpen up
Posted by: Bob, 01 Apr 2011 | 12:00
Fantastic news!
As a Deloitte employee I am thrilled to hear this great news. All of us in Hyderabad are pleased with such a presitious audit win.
Posted by: Himesh, 01 Apr 2011 | 12:03
£ per metre?
It wouldn't happen to be the first of april today by any chance?
Posted by: Miranda, 01 Apr 2011 | 12:04
Ha Ha
A great story for April 1st! I'm sure it will be a funny job for some auditors.
Posted by: Richard, 01 Apr 2011 | 13:09
More measured
An April Fool's Day joke perhaps...
Posted by: Avril Foley, 01 Apr 2011 | 14:02
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Avril Foley wouldn't be April Fool in French would it, or am I just a silly poisson?
Posted by: Richard Wiseman, 03 Apr 2011 | 06:56