FRC raises concerns about FTSE 350 audit market concentration
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FRC raises concerns about FTSE 350 audit market concentration

10y Richard Crump , Writer

FRC raises concerns about FTSE 350 audit market co...

Despite the high levels of tendering and rotation, the Big Four’s share of the FTSE 350 market has risen from 96.7% to 97.4%, the FRC finds Read More...

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FRC consults on adopting international auditing standards
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FRC consults on adopting international auditing standards

10y Richard Crump , Writer

FRC consults on adopting international auditing st...

FRC consults on adopting international auditing standards to facilitate public assurance of insurers' Solvency II reports Read More...

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British Accountancy Awards entry deadline extended
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British Accountancy Awards entry deadline extended

10y Kevin Reed , Writer

British Accountancy Awards entry deadline extended

For those still considering whether to enter British Accountancy Awards, a further two weeks to take part have been given – with 29 July the final dat...

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Colin: What could make someone this happy about an audit?
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Colin: What could make someone this happy about an audit?

10y Taking Stock

Colin: What could make someone this happy about an...

Colin wonders what could make someone this happy about an audit? Read More...

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The impact of Brexit on EU audit reform
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The impact of Brexit on EU audit reform

10y 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

10y 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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Audit Reform: The Conflict Minefield
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Audit Reform: The Conflict Minefield

10y James Roberts

Audit Reform: The Conflict Minefield

Post audit reform, auditors are thinking about whether they want to be conflicted or not, on a potential client by potential client basis Read More...

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One in 20 audit firms quit as market evolves
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One in 20 audit firms quit as market evolves

10y Kevin Reed , Writer

One in 20 audit firms quit as market evolves

Audit red tape is impacting both ends of the market, according to the latest watchdog stats Read More...

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EY appoints new global and UK&I government & public sector assurance leader
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EY appoints new global and UK&I government & public sector assuranc...

10y Richard Crump , Writer

EY appoints new global and UK&I government &am...

EY has appointed Janet Dawson as its global and UK&I government & public sector assurance practice leader Read More...

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NAO report: record customer saving levels despite austerity pressures
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NAO report: record customer saving levels despite austerity pressures

10y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

NAO report: record customer saving levels despite ...

The NAO has made record financial savings for the taxpayer, equivalent to £19 saved for every pound spent, according to its annual report Read More...

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Low cost accounting firms to be the next victim of Brexit?
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Low cost accounting firms to be the next victim of Brexit?

10y Accountancy Age

Low cost accounting firms to be the next victim of...

Given the events of the past week as we enter new territory our SMEs now more than ever need the support of their accountants, writes Bobby Lane Read ...

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FRC investigation launched into PwC's BHS audit
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FRC investigation launched into PwC's BHS audit

10y 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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Taking Stock: The FRC’s HBOS non-announcement announcement
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Taking Stock: The FRC’s HBOS non-announcement announcement

10y Richard Crump , Writer

Taking Stock: The FRC’s HBOS non-announcement anno...

The FRC says it best when it says nothing at all Read More...

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Leader: Audit competition drives change, not necessarily quality
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Leader: Audit competition drives change, not necessarily quality

10y Kevin Reed , Writer

Leader: Audit competition drives change, not neces...

Audit competition will drive many changes, but increased audit quality is extremely questionable Read More...

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EU audit reform to open up £10bn market for firms
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EU audit reform to open up £10bn market for firms

10y Richard Crump , Writer

EU audit reform to open up £10bn market for firms

BDO says £10bn worth of audit and non-audit services could swap hands between accountancy firms in the next ten years Read More...

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New global head of real estate at BDO
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New global head of real estate at BDO

10y Richard Crump , Writer

New global head of real estate at BDO

BDO UK audit partner Russell Field been appointed global head of real estate and construction Read More...

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KPMG quits as FIFA auditor
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KPMG quits as FIFA auditor

10y Richard Crump , Writer

KPMG quits as FIFA auditor

KPMG ends 16-year audit relationship with FIFA Read More...

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Friday Afternoon Live: KPMG and Deloitte audit troubles, Panama Papers and ICAEW news
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Friday Afternoon Live: KPMG and Deloitte audit troubles, Panama Papers and ...

10y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

Friday Afternoon Live: KPMG and Deloitte audit tro...

Kevin Reed explores stories coming from KPMG, Deloitte, the Panama Papers and Kev's ICAEW travels Read More...

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Mid-tier moving away from audit work, network finds
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Mid-tier moving away from audit work, network finds

10y Richard Crump , Writer

Mid-tier moving away from audit work, network find...

Mid-sized accountancy firms accelerate diversification away from traditional audit services, says MGI Worldwide Read More...

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FRC launches probe into Deloitte over Serco audit
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FRC launches probe into Deloitte over Serco audit

10y Richard Crump , Writer

FRC launches probe into Deloitte over Serco audit

Investigation comes three years after the Serious Fraud Office started a criminal investigation into Serco over its electronic monitoring of contracts...

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FRC launches probe into KPMG Ted Baker audit
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FRC launches probe into KPMG Ted Baker audit

10y Richard Crump , Writer

FRC launches probe into KPMG Ted Baker audit

FRC will investigate KPMG's consideration of and compliance with ethical standards in connection with the provision of non-audit services Read More...

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ICAEW targets state of audit in consultation paper
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ICAEW targets state of audit in consultation paper

10y Fraser Simpson , Reporter

ICAEW targets state of audit in consultation paper

One of the UK's biggest accountancy institutes is looking for comment on the assurance sector Read More...

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Friday Afternoon Live: Shell/EY audit and HMRC digital tax accounts
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Friday Afternoon Live: Shell/EY audit and HMRC digital tax accounts

10y Calum Fuller , Reporter

Friday Afternoon Live: Shell/EY audit and HMRC dig...

Richard Crump discusses the week's news Read More...

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Benchmark appoints KPMG as auditor
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Benchmark appoints KPMG as auditor

10y Calum Fuller , Reporter

Benchmark appoints KPMG as auditor

BDO relinquishes Benchmark audit after 15 years Read More...

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New consortium enters fray to buy BHS empire
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New consortium enters fray to buy BHS empire

10y 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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Burnell made chief audit executive for challenger bank Williams & Glyn
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Burnell made chief audit executive for challenger bank Williams & Glyn

10y Calum Fuller , Reporter

Burnell made chief audit executive for challenger ...

Bernadine Burnell will lead challenger bank's internal audit function Read More...

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Standard Life Investments opposes EY's appointment as Shell auditors at AGM
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Standard Life Investments opposes EY's appointment as Shell auditors at AGM

10y Richard Crump , Writer

Standard Life Investments opposes EY's appointment...

EY's appointment as auditors of Shell has met with opposition from Standard Life Investments Read More...

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