Former EY and PwC execs launch firm to challenge Big Four in UK
Accounting Firms

Former EY and PwC execs launch firm to challenge Big Four in UK

5d Accountancy Age

Former EY and PwC execs launch firm to challenge B...

A new UK-based advisory firm, Unity Advisory, is poised to challenge the Big Four, according to reports from the Financial Times. The firm, led by for...

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PwC fined £2.9m over audit failures at Gupta’s Wyelands Bank
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PwC fined £2.9m over audit failures at Gupta’s Wyelands Bank

1m Marina Mouka

PwC fined £2.9m over audit failures at Gupta’s Wye...

The Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has fined PwC £2.9 million and issued a severe reprimand over “serious failings” in its 2019 audit of Wyelands B...

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PwC leads FTSE as PKF Littlejohn eyes top spot in AIM auditor rankings
Accounting Firms

PwC leads FTSE as PKF Littlejohn eyes top spot in AIM auditor rankings

2m Accountancy Age

PwC leads FTSE as PKF Littlejohn eyes top spot in ...

As UK audit firms reshuffle their client portfolios, the latest Corporate Advisers Rankings Guide (CARG) for Q1 2025 highlights shifting competitive d...

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Why PwC feels the need to tighten grip on employee attendance
Big Four

Why PwC feels the need to tighten grip on employee attendance

8m Accountancy Age

Why PwC feels the need to tighten grip on employee...

The world of work has undergone a seismic shift in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, with the rise of remote and hybrid working models challenging tr...

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PwC's LCF audit failure should be a lesson to us all
Audit

PwC's LCF audit failure should be a lesson to us all

8m Accountancy Age

PwC's LCF audit failure should be a lesson to us a...

The recent £15 million fine imposed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) marks a significant milestone in the ...

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PwC recruits senior hire to its deals practice

PwC recruits senior hire to its deals practice

8m Rachael King

PwC recruits senior hire to its deals practice

PwC has added to its Deals practice with the appointment of Jon Roe as Partner in its Value Creation and Realisation team. Jon joins from global consu...

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PwC to become OpenAI's largest enterprise customer
AI in Accounting

PwC to become OpenAI's largest enterprise customer

11m Accountancy Age

PwC to become OpenAI's largest enterprise customer

By integrating this cutting-edge tool, PwC aims to empower its 75,000 US and 26,000 UK employees, as well as its extensive client base, to harness the...

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PwC US announces major reversal in tax division strategy
Big Four

PwC US announces major reversal in tax division strategy

1y Accountancy Age

PwC US announces major reversal in tax division st...

This decision marks a strategic shift from the previous leadership's direction, aiming to strengthen the PwC tax brand and realign with traditional in...

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The PwC Australia Tax Scandal Explained: An Insider's Perspective
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The PwC Australia Tax Scandal Explained: An Insider's Perspective

1y Rachael Kennedy

The PwC Australia Tax Scandal Explained: An Inside...

PwC's Australia tax scandal has led to significant changes, including over 300 job cuts and the refusal to share a crucial report with Australian parl...

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PwC announces launch of new Cambridge-based digital accelerator
Big Four

PwC announces launch of new Cambridge-based digital accelerator

1y Accountancy Age

PwC announces launch of new Cambridge-based digita...

PwC Cambridge launched a new digital accelerator – a 12-week Innovation Programme supported by Multinational Corporations collaborating with tec...

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PwC launches AI assistant tool for tax services
Big Four

PwC launches AI assistant tool for tax services

1y Accountancy Age

PwC launches AI assistant tool for tax services

The tax AI assistant tool cross references and has been trained on case law, legislation and other underlying sources, together with PwC UK’s own IP R...

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Slowing client demand stems promotions at PwC
Audit

Slowing client demand stems promotions at PwC

1y Accountancy Age

Slowing client demand stems promotions at PwC

PwC's decision to delay promotions in its graduate scheme, affecting around 100 graduates, is a response to reduced client demand and the aftermath of...

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PwC reports UK M&A activity falls by almost a fifth in 2023
Mergers And Acquisitions

PwC reports UK M&A activity falls by almost a fifth in 2023

1y Accountancy Age

PwC reports UK M&A activity falls by almost a fift...

Analysis shows that while the majority of UK deals in 2023 were led by corporates, the number of deals involving private equity reached its highest le...

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PwC's 2023 annual report: What you need to know
Big Four

PwC's 2023 annual report: What you need to know

1y Rachael Kennedy

PwC's 2023 annual report: What you need to know

Accountancy Age unpacks PwC's 2023 annual report, with a focus on profits, people, investments and technology. Read More...

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PwC strengthens Saas offering with Starling partnership
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PwC strengthens Saas offering with Starling partnership

1y Rachael Kennedy

PwC strengthens Saas offering with Starling partne...

PwC can offer its clients a range of technology-enabled solutions, delivering high-quality digital banking experiences to customers while also achievi...

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PwC alters recruitment process to foster diversity and inclusion
Big Four

PwC alters recruitment process to foster diversity and inclusion

1y Accountancy Age

PwC alters recruitment process to foster diversity...

School leavers and graduates will be able to advance up to a £1000 of their first month’s salary Read More...

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The collapse of Wilko: Role of EY and PwC
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The collapse of Wilko: Role of EY and PwC

1y Accountancy Age

The collapse of Wilko: Role of EY and PwC

The involvement of EY and PwC in this case raises questions about their responsibility and oversight Read More...

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Rethinking ethics management after PwC junior auditors fined
Career

Rethinking ethics management after PwC junior auditors fined

1y Accountancy Age

Rethinking ethics management after PwC junior audi...

The PwC audit ethics breach serves as a stark reminder of the importance of ethical practices in accounting. This article explores the lessons account...

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Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2023: PwC maintain top spot
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Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2023: PwC maintain top spot

1y Rebeca Clark

Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2023: PwC maintain top...

Celebrating excellence in the accounting profession, Accountancy Age's Top 50+50 2023 spotlights the top accountancy firms in the UK. Brought to...

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KPMG and PwC sanctioned by FRC for Eddie Stobart audits
Accounting Firms

KPMG and PwC sanctioned by FRC for Eddie Stobart audits

2y Greg Noble

KPMG and PwC sanctioned by FRC for Eddie Stobart a...

After cooperating with the inquiry, the firms and partners received a reduction in fines Read More...

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March people moves: KPMG, Deloitte, PwC make senior hires
Big Four

March people moves: KPMG, Deloitte, PwC make senior hires

2y Greg Noble

March people moves: KPMG, Deloitte, PwC make senio...

The big four had a busy month with a number of new directors joining the firms Read More...

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Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2022: PwC back on top
Accounting Firms

Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2022: PwC back on top

2y Sam Alberti

Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2022: PwC back on top

Celebrating excellence in the accounting profession, Accountancy Age's Top 50+50 2022 spotlights the top accountancy firms in the UK Read More...

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PwC hit with multi-million pound sanctions over BT audits
Big Four

PwC hit with multi-million pound sanctions over BT audits

3y Rebecca Whittaker

PwC hit with multi-million pound sanctions over BT...

The accounting regulator also handed partner Richard Hughes a £42,000 fine Read More...

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KPMG, PwC's Eddie Stobart audits under FRC investigation
Audit

KPMG, PwC's Eddie Stobart audits under FRC investigation

5y Shannon Moyer

KPMG, PwC's Eddie Stobart audits under FRC investi...

Audits for Eddie Stobart’s 2017 and 2018 accounts found errors dating back several years Read More...

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Practice round-up: PwC, Mazars, and more...
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Practice round-up: PwC, Mazars, and more...

5y Leanna Reeves

Practice round-up: PwC, Mazars, and more...

Accountancy Age's weekly round-up of practice news, including new teams, acquisitions and office moves. Read More...

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PwC review finds M&C Saatchi accounting errors totalling £11.6m
Big Four

PwC review finds M&C Saatchi accounting errors totalling £11.6m

5y Shannon Moyer

PwC review finds M&C Saatchi accounting errors tot...

Advertising agency M&C Saatchi has taken a £11.6m hit following an internal review by PwC, doubling the original £6.4m loss the company announced in A...

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PwC’s rising star
Big Four

PwC’s rising star

5y Tom Lemmon

PwC’s rising star

Winner of the British Accountancy Award’s Rising Star of the Year, Harry Pampiglione explains how coding has taken his career to the next level. Read ...

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PwC bosses to face questions from MPs over Thomas Cook
Big Four

PwC bosses to face questions from MPs over Thomas Cook

6y Chris Jewers

PwC bosses to face questions from MPs over Thomas ...

Bosses from Big Four firms PwC and EY will face questions from MPs, with PwC in particular coming under fire following accusations of a conflict of in...

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