PwC must face MF Global lawsuit over accounting advice
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PwC must face MF Global lawsuit over accounting advice

8y Richard Crump , Writer

PwC must face MF Global lawsuit over accounting ad...

PwC must face $1bn lawsuit over claims it provided bad accounting advice which contributed to the 2011 collapse of MF Global Read More...

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Prosecutors call for tougher Luxleaks sentences
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Prosecutors call for tougher Luxleaks sentences

8y Richard Crump , Writer

Prosecutors call for tougher Luxleaks sentences

Prosecutors in Luxembourg have called for tougher sentences for two former PwC employees found guilty in the Luxleaks tax scandal Read More...

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FRC bans two former Connaught finance directors over £4m accounting misstatement
People Practice

FRC bans two former Connaught finance directors over £4m accounting misstat...

8y Richard Crump , Writer

FRC bans two former Connaught finance directors ov...

The FRC has banned two former Connaught finance directors responsible for a £4m accounting misstatement at the collapsed social housing maintenance pr...

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Grant Thornton "content to take generous fees" despite BHS concerns, find committees
Accounting Firms

Grant Thornton "content to take generous fees" despite BHS concerns, find c...

8y Kevin Reed , Writer

Grant Thornton "content to take generous fees" des...

Despite concerns over the viability of BHS, advisers including Grant Thornton were paid in the millions of pounds for their roles, according to the Wo...

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PwC expands return to work scheme
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PwC expands return to work scheme

8y Richard Crump , Writer

PwC expands return to work scheme

PwC has increased the number of places on its ‘Back to Business’ return to work programme tenfold Read More...

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PwC’s business recovery services team appoints four new partners
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PwC’s business recovery services team appoints four new partners

8y Richard Crump , Writer

PwC’s business recovery services team appoints fou...

PwC's business recovery services team has appointed four new partners across its London and regional practice, bringing its total number of partners t...

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EY joins PwC in signing Women in Finance charter
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EY joins PwC in signing Women in Finance charter

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

EY joins PwC in signing Women in Finance charter

EY becomes the latest Big Four firm to sign HM Treasury’s Women in Finance Charter Read More...

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Gender diversity progress must continue in face of Brexit uncertainty, says PwC
Accounting Firms

Gender diversity progress must continue in face of Brexit uncertainty, says...

8y Richard Crump , Writer

Gender diversity progress must continue in face of...

PwC urges for continued progress on gender diversity as government targets FTSE 350 companies to have 33% women on boards by 2020 Read More...

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The impact of Brexit on EU audit reform
Audit

The impact of Brexit on EU audit reform

8y Richard Crump , Writer

The impact of Brexit on EU audit reform

There are a few key considerations for auditors as they plan upcoming interim reviews and year end audits in light of the Brexit vote Read More...

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MPs call on FRC to widen BHS audit probe into PwC
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MPs call on FRC to widen BHS audit probe into PwC

8y Richard Crump , Writer

MPs call on FRC to widen BHS audit probe into PwC

MPs urg the FRC to widen scope of its investigation to cover previous years when PwC audited BHS financial statements and signed off the company accou...

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Over 700 global partner promotions for EY
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Over 700 global partner promotions for EY

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Over 700 global partner promotions for EY

Big Four firm EY has promoted 714 people to partner level this year, with women representing over a quarter of the promotions Read More...

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Ex-PwC chairman Powell to join Capita
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Ex-PwC chairman Powell to join Capita

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Ex-PwC chairman Powell to join Capita

Former PwC chairman Ian Powell is set to join outsourcing firm Capita Read More...

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Former PwC employees found guilty in Luxleaks trial
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Former PwC employees found guilty in Luxleaks trial

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Former PwC employees found guilty in Luxleaks tria...

Former PwC employees Antoine Deltour and Raphael Halet have been found guilty for their role in the Luxleaks scandal Read More...

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FRC investigation launched into PwC's BHS audit
Audit

FRC investigation launched into PwC's BHS audit

8y Kevin Reed , Writer

FRC investigation launched into PwC's BHS audit

The Financial Reporting Council has launched an investigation into the conduct of the Big Four firm in relation to its audit of BHS Read More...

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UK votes to leave EU – accountancy profession reacts
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UK votes to leave EU – accountancy profession reacts

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

UK votes to leave EU – accountancy profession reac...

The accountancy world has reacted to the news that the UK has voted to leave the EU Read More...

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Which Big Four firms are the best employers in the UK?
Accounting Firms

Which Big Four firms are the best employers in the UK?

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Which Big Four firms are the best employers in the...

Three of the Big Four have been included in LinkedIn's list of the 25 top attracting employers in the UK Read More...

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PwC sign Women in Finance Charter
Accounting Firms

PwC sign Women in Finance Charter

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

PwC sign Women in Finance Charter

PwC has signed up to HM Treasury’s Women in Finance Charter - which commits the Big Four firm to implement four key industry actions Read More...

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Deloitte propels into SME market with £2.5m accounting services investment
Accounting Firms

Deloitte propels into SME market with £2.5m accounting services investment

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Deloitte propels into SME market with £2.5m accoun...

Deloitte has made a move into the SME market with Propel, a cloud-based, £2.5m accounting services tool Read More...

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PwC and Deloitte chiefs sign Remain letter
Business Regulation

PwC and Deloitte chiefs sign Remain letter

8y Kevin Reed , Writer

PwC and Deloitte chiefs sign Remain letter

PwC and Deloitte chiefs join more than 1,200 business leaders in calling for people to vote in during the EU Referendum Read More...

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Record number of partner promotions for PwC
Accounting Firms

Record number of partner promotions for PwC

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Record number of partner promotions for PwC

PwC has promoted 61 equity partners this year, with three-in-ten of them female Read More...

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FRC appoints John Hitchins as FRRP deputy chair
People In Practice

FRC appoints John Hitchins as FRRP deputy chair

8y Richard Crump , Writer

FRC appoints John Hitchins as FRRP deputy chair

John Hitchins was a partner with PwC for 26 years until he retired in 2014 Read More...

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Take part in our 'Seven Days in Accountancy' quiz
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Take part in our 'Seven Days in Accountancy' quiz

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Take part in our 'Seven Days in Accountancy' quiz

The latest edition of our 'Seven Days in Accountancy' quiz is here Read More...

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PwC promotes Kail to UK head of financial services
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PwC promotes Kail to UK head of financial services

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

PwC promotes Kail to UK head of financial services

PwC names Andrew Kail as leader of its UK financial services practice Read More...

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Taking Stock: PwC outdoes ICAEW in the nibble stakes (steaks)
Accounting Standards

Taking Stock: PwC outdoes ICAEW in the nibble stakes (steaks)

8y Taking Stock

Taking Stock: PwC outdoes ICAEW in the nibble stak...

In Taking Stock's day of troughing, PwC beats ICAEW in keeping us well fed Read More...

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Friday Afternoon Live: BHS/Austin Reed collapse, PwC board shakeup and some very sad news
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Friday Afternoon Live: BHS/Austin Reed collapse, PwC board shakeup and some...

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Friday Afternoon Live: BHS/Austin Reed collapse, P...

Richard Crump explores PwC's boardroom shakeup, and he runs through the latest developments with beleaguered retailers BHS and Austin Reed. Read More...

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PwC Australia abandons compulsory dress code
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PwC Australia abandons compulsory dress code

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

PwC Australia abandons compulsory dress code

PwC's Australian arm has pulled a U-turn over its mandatory dress code Read More...

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Take part in our 'Seven days in Accountancy' quiz
Accounting Firms

Take part in our 'Seven days in Accountancy' quiz

8y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Take part in our 'Seven days in Accountancy' quiz

The latest edition of our 'Seven days in accountancy' quiz is here Read More...

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