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Lack of competition and a regulatory drive to improve quality drive costs higher
Chartered Institute of Internal Auditors tells regulator Ofwat it is concerned about in-house oversight
Firm plans to focus on higher value M&A transactions
Big Four firm audited the highly indebted developer as it grew fast during China’s real estate boom
At least four people fired over allegations that staff improperly shared information with private sector firms
New figures detail cost to Big Four firm of unsuccessful effort to separate consulting arm
Government audit proposals come as concern mounts about financial health and oversight of councils
The cuts would come on top of the redundancies the Big Four firm already announced in September
Hellman & Friedman-led deal is largest in a sector reconsidering its partnership model
US regulators require staff and families to disclose possible conflicts of interest
Auditor’s head of operations steps up following the surprise departure of David Dunckley
Overhaul of rules falls well short of original proposals floated in wake of several high-profile corporate failures
SoFi’s choice
Hywel Ball will continue to lead Big Four firm beyond its mandatory retirement age of 60 as policy comes under scrutiny
Chief operating officer Malcolm Gomersall takes over day-to-day running of firm until successor is found
About 75,000 staff to be given access to ‘PairD’ tool with advice to validate ‘accuracy and completeness’
Buyout groups hope to roll smaller companies into bigger businesses to attract larger clients
Regulator to perform fewer inspections after firm reduces its number of ‘public interest entity’ audits by more than 70%
Sébastien de Montessus was fired as chief executive of the gold miner after sending an alleged irregular payment instruction
Head of accountancy body says changes needed to make profession more attractive
With three-quarters of CPAs at or near retirement age, some argue length of training should be cut
Head of largest firm outside the Big Four plans to focus on integrating its international network
Auditors and regulators consider ways to strengthen oversight and hold management to account
Big Four firm cites success in early experiments to spread out work at peak times in the US
Industry group says more could follow suit as regulator steps up inspections
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