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 committees

7y 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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MPs call on FRC to widen BHS audit probe into PwC

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

7y 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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FRC investigation launched into PwC's BHS audit

Audit FRC investigation launched into PwC's BHS audit

7y 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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Sir Phillip Green shifts blame for BHS sale on to advisers Grant Thornton, Olswang and Goldman Sachs

Accounting Firms Sir Phillip Green shifts blame for BHS sale on to advisers Grant Thornton, Olswang and Goldman Sachs

7y Richard Crump, Writer

Sir Phillip Green shifts blame for BHS sale on to ...

Green appeared to shift the blame on advisers involved in the sale – Grant Thornton, Goldman Sachs and Olswang – for failing to raise concerns about D...

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

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

7y 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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Take part in our 'Seven days in Accountancy' quiz

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

7y 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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BHS enters administration as Duff & Phelps fail to find suitable buyer

Accounting Firms BHS enters administration as Duff & Phelps fail to find suitable buyer

7y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

BHS enters administration as Duff & Phelps fail to...

The long-standing retail firm is to cease trading in the coming weeks after administrators failed to find a buyer Read More...

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Due diligence on BHS 'extensive' GT partner tells MPs

Accounting Firms Due diligence on BHS 'extensive' GT partner tells MPs

7y Chris Warmoll, Writer

Due diligence on BHS 'extensive' GT partner tells ...

The select committee heard that GT had not met up with the BHS pension scheme advisers or trustees, but had done so with Deloitte, Arcadia’s pension a...

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BHS collapse blamed as clothing retailer enters administration

Business Recovery BHS collapse blamed as clothing retailer enters administration

7y Chris Warmoll, Writer

BHS collapse blamed as clothing retailer enters ad...

Clothing firm behind Pretty Polly tights blames BHS for its collapse Read More...

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New consortium enters fray to buy BHS empire

Accounting Firms New consortium enters fray to buy BHS empire

7y Chris Warmoll, Writer

New consortium enters fray to buy BHS empire

Greg Tufnell, brother of former England cricketer and TV personality Phil, is reportedly leading the bid by Richess Group to secure control of retail...

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PwC questioned over BHS ‘going concern’ audit

Accounting Firms PwC questioned over BHS ‘going concern’ audit

7y Chris Warmoll, Writer

PwC questioned over BHS ‘going concern’ audit

BHS auditor PwC questioned over why it described the embattled retailer as a 'going concern' days before it was sold for £1 Read More...

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MPs call firms to give evidence over BHS collapse

Accounting Firms MPs call firms to give evidence over BHS collapse

7y Chris Warmoll, Writer

MPs call firms to give evidence over BHS collapse

Deloitte partner Tony Clare, KPMG’s David Clarke and Richard Cousins of PwC are all due to appear before MPs on Monday Read More...

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New owners for distressed BHS set to be unveiled by Duff & Phelps

Audit New owners for distressed BHS set to be unveiled by Duff & Phelps

7y Chris Warmoll, Writer

New owners for distressed BHS set to be unveiled b...

Administrators set to reveal new owner for the retail chain, with three businessmen looking to take the reins of the distressed firm Read More...

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MPs expected to question auditors PwC over BHS collapse

More News MPs expected to question auditors PwC over BHS collapse

7y Chris Warmoll, Writer

MPs expected to question auditors PwC over BHS col...

PwC and Deloitte set to appear befor BIS committee to answer quetions over BHS, The Sunday Times reports Read More...

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FRC mulls BHS investigation

Business Recovery FRC mulls BHS investigation

7y Richard Crump, Writer

FRC mulls BHS investigation

FRC looks into events at BHS following pressure from MPs to scrutinise directors and advisers involved in sale of department store prior to its collap...

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Friday Afternoon Live: BDO's new boss, BHS & Accountex

Accounting Firms Friday Afternoon Live: BDO's new boss, BHS & Accountex

7y Fraser Simpson, Reporter

Friday Afternoon Live: BDO's new boss, BHS & Accou...

Richard Crump discusses the latest accountancy news, including BDO's new managing partner, the crisis at BHS and Accountex. Read More...

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Insolvency Service to probe BHS director behaviour

Business Recovery Insolvency Service to probe BHS director behaviour

7y Chris Warmoll, Writer

Insolvency Service to probe BHS director behaviour

The fast-track move is a bold departure from the norm, as a probe would normally only begin several months after administrators had finished their own...

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