The House of Lords report into audit is replete with examples of auditor shortcomings and oligopoly, but solutions to problems are harder to pin down ...
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View articleErnst & Young expected to find out in March whether Ireland's accounting regulator will begin disciplinary proceedings against the firm Read More...
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View articleTHE BIG FOUR can look after themselves, let’s face it. The question is, does the ICAEW know that? A meeting takes place today at institute HQ Mo...
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