FRC launches investigation into Lookers audit
Big Four

FRC launches investigation into Lookers audit

3y Aoife Morgan

FRC launches investigation into Lookers audit

Regulatory body has launched an investigation into Deloitte’s auditing practices for the years ending 2017 and 2018 Read More...

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FCA say firms act without “foresight”, but principles attacked over lack of clarity
Business

FCA say firms act without “foresight”, but principles attacked over lack of...

4y Tom Lemmon

FCA say firms act without “foresight”, but princip...

FCA director of enforcement and market oversight Mark Steward attacked firms for not fully considering the regulator’s principles, but event delegates...

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Myths about HMRC's powers means it can overreach in civil inspections, experts warn
HMRC

Myths about HMRC's powers means it can overreach in civil inspections, expe...

4y Leanna Reeves

Myths about HMRC's powers means it can overreach i...

Experts have warned accountants and tax advisors about common myths regarding HMRC’s powers, believing it can overreach during civil inspections. Read...

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Small businesses feel penalised by “intensive” HMRC investigations
HMRC

Small businesses feel penalised by “intensive” HMRC investigations

6y Accountancy Age

Small businesses feel penalised by “intensive” HMR...

Research commissioned by HMRC showed that over half of small businesses find HMRC investigations too intensive and disruptive Read More...

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Deloitte South Africa investigated over Steinhoff audits
Audit

Deloitte South Africa investigated over Steinhoff audits

6y Accountancy Age

Deloitte South Africa investigated over Steinhoff ...

The uncovering of accounting irregularities led to Steinhoff's share prices plummeting by 80% Read More...

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HMRC to merge specialist investigations and criminal investigations teams
Corporate Tax

HMRC to merge specialist investigations and criminal investigations teams

9y Calum Fuller , Reporter

HMRC to merge specialist investigations and crimin...

Merger will make HMRC more effective in tackling serious tax crime, Accountancy Age reveals Read More...

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New disciplinary arrangements published by FRC
Accounting Standards

New disciplinary arrangements published by FRC

11y Richard Crump , Writer

New disciplinary arrangements published by FRC

FRC no longer be required to consult with the professional institutes before beginning an investigation under new disciplinary arrangements Read More...

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HMRC employee held in phone-hacking probe
Administration

HMRC employee held in phone-hacking probe

12y Calum Fuller , Reporter

HMRC employee held in phone-hacking probe

A 50-year-old man employed by HMRC has been arrested in connection with the phone hacking enquiry Read More...

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KPMG faces FRC investigation over HBOS work
Audit

KPMG faces FRC investigation over HBOS work

12y Richard Crump , Writer

KPMG faces FRC investigation over HBOS work

HBOS whistleblower and a former KPMG partner, Paul Moore, have formally referred KPMG to the FRC Read More...

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Keeping Up Appearances - how to spot accounting manipulation
Accounting Standards

Keeping Up Appearances - how to spot accounting manipulation

12y Accountancy Age

Keeping Up Appearances - how to spot accounting ma...

Jeanine Arnold discusses the many forms of accounting manipulation Read More...

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Accounting litigation experts join Orrick
People In Practice

Accounting litigation experts join Orrick

12y Kevin Reed , Writer

Accounting litigation experts join Orrick

Matthew Lawson and Simon Willis join London office to provide dispute services for accountants Read More...

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China accounting lands investors in hot water
Accounting Firms

China accounting lands investors in hot water

13y Rose Orlik

China accounting lands investors in hot water

China accounting back under spotlight as two more companies give investors a headache Read More...

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Investor congratulations all round
Audit

Investor congratulations all round

13y Taking Stock

Investor congratulations all round

Investment Management Association protects its own in latest unsurprising study Read More...

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ThinFilm under going concern alert
Audit

ThinFilm under going concern alert

13y Rose Orlik

ThinFilm under going concern alert

A going concern warning has been issues against Thin Film Electronics, with auditors warning the company is facing serious liquidity issues Read More...

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PwC India fined for audit debacle
Audit

PwC India fined for audit debacle

13y Rose Orlik

PwC India fined for audit debacle

PwC's Indian subsidiaries have been heavily fined for missing accounting manipulation on the part of IT service provider Satyam Read More...

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New forensic appointment for Mazars
People In Practice

New forensic appointment for Mazars

13y Kevin Reed , Writer

New forensic appointment for Mazars

Forensics expert James Gilby joins Mazars Read More...

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HMRC needs to better target the stick
Corporate Tax

HMRC needs to better target the stick

13y Accountancy Age

HMRC needs to better target the stick

Hitting the most wealthy tax evaders with prosecution - and ditching the carrot - would reap great benefits for the taxman, says former tax inspector ...

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Accounting fraud pays - or getting caught doesn't hurt. Mostly.
Audit

Accounting fraud pays - or getting caught doesn't hurt. Mostly.

13y Gavin Hinks , Writer

Accounting fraud pays - or getting caught doesn't ...

AS A JOURNALIST I must confess I don’t usually read the accounting books that drop onto my desk on a weekly basis but Michael Jones’ hefty...

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Watchdog investigates PwC over JPMorgan
Audit

Watchdog investigates PwC over JPMorgan

14y Mario Christodoulou , Writer

Watchdog investigates PwC over JPMorgan

AADB launches investigation over compliance with FSA rules on client assets Read More...

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E&Y investigated over Lehman Brothers
Audit

E&Y investigated over Lehman Brothers

14y Kevin Reed , Writer

E&Y investigated over Lehman Brothers

The AADB investigates Ernst & Young's role in reporting Lehman Brothers' compliance with the FSA client asset rules. Read More...

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Miss Sixty administrators accused of misconduct
Accounting Standards

Miss Sixty administrators accused of misconduct

14y Rachael Singh , Writer

Miss Sixty administrators accused of misconduct

Miss Sixty administrators Nick O'Reilly and Peter Hollis reported to professional bodies Read More...

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Ernst & Young US named in Lehman suit
Audit

Ernst & Young US named in Lehman suit

14y Accountancy Age

Ernst & Young US named in Lehman suit

Reports indicate Ernst & Young is named in investor suit over Lehman accounting Read More...

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AADB investigates iSoft concerns
Audit

AADB investigates iSoft concerns

14y Mario Christodoulou , Writer

AADB investigates iSoft concerns

Audit watch dog announces closed hearing Read More...

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AADB puts Mazars under the spotlight
Accounting Firms

AADB puts Mazars under the spotlight

15y David Jetuah , Reporter

AADB puts Mazars under the spotlight

Mazars 'surprised' at Accountancy and Actuarial Discipline Board's investigation of Top 12 firm's advice to Threshers' pension fund Read More...

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