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UK regulator makes inquiries after accounting scandal at the advertising group
Peter Meehan’s departure comes as watchdog’s investigation into collapsed contractor nears its end
FRC’s Keith Skeoch predicts period of stress for companies as government’s Covid support ends
Car dealership’s profits overstated over a number of years
Companies should back up their rhetoric with accounts that reflect the true risks
Auditors may struggle to verify financial data during lockdown, regulators say
Problems cited by FRC include insufficient checking of letters from management
Critical FRC review says too many have ‘formulaic’ approach to corporate governance
UK accounting watchdog alleges conflict of interest in arranging sale of bedmaker to HIG
Financial Reporting Council says environmental disclosure needs to improve
FRC review singles out Grant Thornton and Mazars for particularly poor audit quality
Reforms in accounting standard sought after series of scandals damaged industry’s reputation
Total fees rose 7% last year after groups moved to counter closer regulatory scrutiny
FRC sets out radical plan for businesses to provide extra information tailored to non-experts
Regulator says some companies did little to allow retail investors to vote at AGMs
Unveiling department store’s results at same time as high street chain was unfortunate
Keith Skeoch will help run the Financial Reporting Council while it forces an effective split of Big Four accountants
UK companies should have disclosed more information to their investors about the impact of the pandemic, says FRC
Watchdog takes firms to task in quality review; AO hits long awaited high during lockdown
PwC, Deloitte, EY and KPMG had higher number of audits needing big improvements, FRC finds
Tribunal rules UK auditor was guilty of breaching ‘its obligation of integrity’ in work for tech group
Accounting firm severely reprimanded by FRC and made to commit to improvement of ethical controls
The UK’s Big Four accounting firms have until 2024 to separate their audit practices
Amanda Blanc wastes no time at insurer; accounting watchdog gets credit for moving at all on audit
UK regulator orders the largest shake-up of the industry in decades
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