Financial Reporting Council caves to political pressure to publish full report

FCA workload focuses on financial crime, governance and culture problems

Most listed US and British groups use one of the Big Four, with issues discreetly hidden

Almost 1 in 10 solicitors listed in country are now from England and Wales

Firm chosen to remain joint auditor despite South African controversies

New data from regulator show PwC as the biggest winner over the same period

FT series: with a cabal of auditors dominating the market and chiefs making most of the system of ‘fair value’, what can the industry do to raise standards?

Move follows defeat to become headhunter firm’s chairman

FRC points to need for accountants to be more rigorous and sceptical

Strength of KPMG probed after string of high-profile corporate scandals

Regulators, competitors and clients have posed hard questions about firm’s strength

Regulator sought assurances in wake of firm’s role in South Africa and at Carillion

Review proposes mandatory tenders for ‘big three’ advisers to £1.6tn pensions industry

Firms meet in private amid fears investigation could lead to break-up of Big Four

Parliamentarians take issue with PRA questioning Grant Thornton’s ability to do work

The magic circle had a good year but mid-tier firms did even better

UK and South Africa-listed group adds ‘big four’ rival Deloitte to review its accounts

FRC wants it to be easier to take action against individuals found guilty of misconduct

Head of Prudential Regulation Authority also concerned about lack of competition