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

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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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EY and AuditBoard launch UK Centre of Excellence for risk and compliance
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EY and AuditBoard launch UK Centre of Excellence for risk and compliance

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EY and AuditBoard launch UK Centre of Excellence f...

AuditBoard has expanded its strategic alliance with EY, introducing a Centre of Excellence in the UK to support organisations as they modernise risk m...

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ICAEW and CIPFA call for broader climate disclosures to prevent greenwashing
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ICAEW and CIPFA call for broader climate disclosures to prevent greenwashin...

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ICAEW and CIPFA call for broader climate disclosur...

Accountancy bodies urge IPSASB to expand scope of public sector climate reporting Read More...

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Watchdog scrutiny puts MHA’s ISG audit and IPO at risk
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Watchdog scrutiny puts MHA’s ISG audit and IPO at risk

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Watchdog scrutiny puts MHA’s ISG audit and IPO at ...

The UK’s Financial Reporting Council (FRC) has launched an investigation into accountancy firm MHA over its audit of failed construction giant ISG, ad...

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

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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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ACCA backs central oversight of local authority audits, but warns of risks
ACCA

ACCA backs central oversight of local authority audits, but warns of risks

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ACCA backs central oversight of local authority au...

The global accountancy body has thrown its support behind the UK government’s proposed overhaul of local authority audits but warns that the reforms l...

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Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2024: Evelyn Partners pips Grant Thornton to the post
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Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2024: Evelyn Partners pips Grant Thornton to th...

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Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2024: Evelyn Partners ...

Celebrating excellence in the accounting profession, Accountancy Age's Top 50+50 2024 spotlights the top accountancy firms in the UK. Brought to...

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Accountancy Age Top 50+50 2024 - ONE DAY LEFT TO ENTER!
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Accountancy Age Top 50+50 2024 - ONE DAY LEFT TO ENTER!

7m Accountancy Age

Accountancy Age Top 50+50 2024 - ONE DAY LEFT TO E...

Firms are now invited to submit for the 2024 ranking list. Brought to you in partnership with Source Advisors. Read More...

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FRC fines Grant Thornton £40,000 for pension fund audit
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FRC fines Grant Thornton £40,000 for pension fund audit

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FRC fines Grant Thornton £40,000 for pension fund ...

The FRC's Enforcement Committee identified significant departures from expected auditing standards, including uncorrected material errors in financial...

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Accountancy people moves: March 2024
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Accountancy people moves: March 2024

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Accountancy people moves: March 2024

The ICAEW confirms new vice president, with senior heads appointed at KPMG and EY. Within the mid market, a flurry of end of year partner appointments...

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Audit profession stands at a crossroad in fight for talent: New survey data reveals a call for change
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Audit profession stands at a crossroad in fight for talent: New survey data...

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Audit profession stands at a crossroad in fight fo...

A survey conducted by accountancy bodies ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) and Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand...

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Industry Insight: Top fraud and bribery risks for pharmaceutical and life sciences
Business Regulation

Industry Insight: Top fraud and bribery risks for pharmaceutical and life s...

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Industry Insight: Top fraud and bribery risks for ...

From battling underground invoice frauds in China to navigating bribery risks in the Middle East, Mazars' Nigel Layton shares essential insights on co...

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Accountancy people moves: February 2024
Company News

Accountancy people moves: February 2024

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Accountancy people moves: February 2024

The ICAEW confirms new vice president, with senior heads appointed at KPMG and EY. Within the mid market, a flurry of end of year partner appointments...

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MHA takes over as auditor for Revolution Beauty
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MHA takes over as auditor for Revolution Beauty

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MHA takes over as auditor for Revolution Beauty

This follows an investigation into undisclosed personal loans and issues with an acquisition. Despite challenges, the company aims to achieve £1bn in ...

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The rise and fall of EY's Project Everest
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The rise and fall of EY's Project Everest

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The rise and fall of EY's Project Everest

EY has been undergoing significant cost-cutting measures and streamlining its operations since the abandonment of Project Everest. The firm has made t...

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Can AI eliminate audit scheduling headaches?
Audit

Can AI eliminate audit scheduling headaches?

1y Accountancy Age

Can AI eliminate audit scheduling headaches?

Traditionally, audit schedules have been prepared manually, consuming significant time and resources. However, with the advancements in Artificial Int...

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Baker Tilly International announces record growth
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Baker Tilly International announces record growth

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Baker Tilly International announces record growth

Baker Tilly International has today announced record global revenues of US$5.2bn for the financial year ended 31 December 2023, up 11% on the previous...

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FRC seeks to break down barriers to competition in UK audit market
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FRC seeks to break down barriers to competition in UK audit market

1y Accountancy Age

FRC seeks to break down barriers to competition in...

The FRC is promoting initiatives to foster a more competitive market, following recent high-profile accounting scandals. Read More...

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Accountancy people moves: January 2024
Company News

Accountancy people moves: January 2024

1y Rachael King

Accountancy people moves: January 2024

The ICAEW confirms new vice president, with senior heads appointed at KPMG and EY. Within the mid market, a flurry of end of year partner appointments...

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EY's resignation as Asda's auditor highlights importance of personal compliance
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EY's resignation as Asda's auditor highlights importance of personal compli...

1y Accountancy Age

EY's resignation as Asda's auditor highlights impo...

On January 27, it was reported EY had quit as auditor to Asda amid one of its senior partners starting a romantic relationship with billionaire chief ...

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Ensuring compliance with the ICAEW's new CPD requirements
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Ensuring compliance with the ICAEW's new CPD requirements

1y Accountancy Age

Ensuring compliance with the ICAEW's new CPD requi...

The ICAEW now requires a minimum number of CPD training hours annually, with at least 1 hour of ethics training. Read More...

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Malcolm Gomersall steps up as new CEO of Grant Thornton
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Malcolm Gomersall steps up as new CEO of Grant Thornton

1y Accountancy Age

Malcolm Gomersall steps up as new CEO of Grant Tho...

Grant Thornton UK as confirmed the appointment of Malcolm Gomersall as its new Chief Executive Officer. Gomersall, who has been with the firm for over...

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Devils in the details: Rectifying accounting errors
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Devils in the details: Rectifying accounting errors

1y Accountancy Age

Devils in the details: Rectifying accounting error...

Accounting errors can distort financial statements and mislead stakeholders, as seen in the recent ADM case. This article guides you through identifyi...

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AI is an emerging risk for auditors, new research shows
Audit

AI is an emerging risk for auditors, new research shows

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AI is an emerging risk for auditors, new research ...

Despite the increased interest in AI and ML, only 12% of respondents indicate their organisations have adopted AI and ML within their audit functions....

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The role of auditors in the Post Office scandal: A need for greater accountability?
Audit

The role of auditors in the Post Office scandal: A need for greater account...

1y Accountancy Age

The role of auditors in the Post Office scandal: A...

As the government's independent investigation progresses, it is hoped that a clearer picture will emerge, leading to meaningful reforms within the aud...

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ACCA supports FRC proposals to strengthen auditor requirements
Audit

ACCA supports FRC proposals to strengthen auditor requirements

1y Accountancy Age

ACCA supports FRC proposals to strengthen auditor ...

The proposed enhancements, including the focus on material misstatements arising from non-compliance, the introduction of a risk assessment process, a...

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Grant Thornton UK CEO resigns unexpectedly
Grant Thornton

Grant Thornton UK CEO resigns unexpectedly

1y Accountancy Age

Grant Thornton UK CEO resigns unexpectedly

During his tenure, Dunckley managed to stabilise Grant Thornton after his predecessor resigned following attacks on her leadership style and socialist...

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